Slingshot Dakota: Their Dreams are Dead, But Ours is the Golden Ghost

The Indie Review
By Allie Berg
March 6, 2008

Artist: Slingshot Dakota
Album: Their Dreams Are Dead, But Ours Is The Golden Ghost
Label: None

Rating:

While many people aren’t huge fans of female fronted bands, Slingshot Dakota, stands apart from others. Besides having a female vocalist, they in no way compare to the likes of Paramore and No Doubt just to name a few. Vocalist and keyboardist, Carly Comando, has an excellent vocal range, specifically in track number 4, South 1st. At points it does sound more like screaming than singing, but for the most part she displays a great vocal range and maintains a high level of energy throughout.

Aside from her voice, the instrumentals in each track are phenomenal. Its really the instrumentals more than anything else that separates Slingshot Dakota from other bands. Drummer, Tom Patterson, in my opinion, gives this band their unique sound. Specifically in Let Go, the instrumental break in the middle is awesome. And while they might not have recreated the wheel with this one, I can’t think of another band currently popular that sounds like them besides maybe Minus The Bear, instrumental wise, not vocally. Lyrically, it is not really impressive nor original, but there is no denying they have a quirky style going on and its pretty damn catchy.

Even if you don’t like the songs, or lyrics, there is no denying Slingshot Dakota has talent. The songs remain consistent in style throughout the album, but each song has a slightly different feel. There are many good tracks on Their Dreams Are Dead, But Ours Is The Golden Ghost, but I don’t think any, maybe with the exception of The Golden Ghost, have hit potential. Slingshot Dakota have something going on here and maybe its not their time yet for mainstream consumption, but I dig it.

Stand Out Tracks:

“The Golden Ghost”

“South 1st”

“Let Go”