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Protomartyr

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Protomartyr is an American post-punk band from Detroit known for terse, urgent songs, literate lyrics and Joe Casey's distinctive vocal delivery. Critical attention centers on albums such as Under Color of Official Right and The Agent Intellect.

Formed in Detroit; principal members include Joe Casey (vocals), Greg Ahee (guitar), Alex Leonard (drums) and Scott Davidson (bass). Active since 2008.

Reviews emphasize Protomartyr's Detroit post‑punk sound, urgent short songs and Joe Casey's distinctive vocals. Critics compare them to Wire, The Fall and Nick Cave while praising albums Under Color of Official Right and The Agent Intellect. Production and guitar work receive consistent mentions; the rhythm section is sometimes critiqued. Overall the reviews present the band as a vital voice in contemporary post‑punk.

For:Fans of post-punk and indie rock; listeners who like Interpol, Nick Cave, Wire, The Fall.

 Joe Casey’s deliberately off-key and lazy voice reminds one at times of a young and utterly high Nick Cave.

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 “The Agent Intellect” is the clear demonstration that Protomartyr matters, that they are not the thousandth "here today, gone tomorrow" band of the last twenty years.

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