The Return of The DB Coopers
The Return of The DB Coopers by THE DB COOPERS is an irreverent yet surprisingly heavy hitting alt rock album themed around the famous story of DB Cooper, the man who stole money and escaped out of a plane, never to face any consequences. In the modern day, it's rare to see an antihero avoid consequence, so there's a real sense of escapism in the story, and that's reflected in the music.
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That's not to say it steers away from serious or important themes. Instead, it uses them to elevate that escapism. It's an interesting narrative and thematic core that feels connected to the music.
The first track, "62," is a song of reminiscing and looking back, and it sets the tone for the album. The vocals immediately capture your attention with a deep emotional pull. You really feel that they mean what they're saying, rather than just speaking the words. Beyond the emotion, the execution is fantastic, with a gravity, intensity and texture that works well with the old rock, 90s sound. The harmonies are interesting too. Several layers create a psychedelic effect that draws you in and immerses you as a listener. You feel the 90s alternative inspiration. The sound is unique. You can tell THE DB COOPERS respect their alt rock roots while taking those ideas further, elevating the melancholic story of looking back.
Another brilliant example is "Fat Cats," a more expressive, satirical and bold look at the modern world through that same 90s alternative lens. There's real anger in the song and in the way the fat cats are described, and the vocals emphasise this through emotion and textural delivery. The guitars are fantastic again, with a grungy weight and fuzzy distortion that captures that anger perfectly.
The individual tracks are fantastic but it’s the theme that really draws it together. THE DB COOPERS deliver hard hitting and important songs without losing the witty, fun escapism. It's engaging and easy to listen to, but it has something to say. Check out their website here:
