DMA’s have dropped their fifth studio album, DMA’s, and I’ve been waiting for this one for a while. I’ll be honest — I’ve always liked the band, but they weren’t someone I’d actively queue up on iTunes (Yes we are iTunes People) . That changed the moment they started releasing singles from this record. Each one landed with a proper punch, and suddenly I realised maybe I’d underestimated them.
So of course, as soon as the album came out, we put it on. A week later, it’s still on repeat. It’s a genuinely strong album. It opens with El Alamein, a bold starter, and rolls straight into the singles — My Baby’s Place, Hurracane, Killing Time, Heatin Park. The energy is immediate and consistent.
Then the pace shifts with Emailz. It’s slower, fewer riffs, but still catchy enough to pull you in. And that’s the real strength of this album — every track has its own identity. The upbeat songs hit differently, and the slower ones still hold your attention. Nothing feels recycled or predictable.
The intention behind the album is also worth noting. It’s designed as a nod to their beginnings, something for the long‑time fans - The OG's. Funny enough, that’s exactly what’s pulled me properly into the fold — a full‑circle moment for someone who wasn’t a die‑hard to begin with.
Lyrically, you can hear where they’re at in life now. They’ve grown up, settled down, taken on responsibilities, and that maturity shows through without losing the fun or looseness that makes DMA’s who they are.
My personal favourite is Killing Time. It’s ridiculously catchy, and I’m glad they stuck with the original lyrics.
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Track List
• El Alamein
• My Baby’s Place
• Hurracane
• Killing Time
• Heatin Park
• Emailz
• One & Only
• Dancing Luck
• Concrete
• Windows
• Distance
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As mentioned I’m not a long‑term superfan — I’ve only really listened to their bigger tracks — but to me, this feels like a complete, well‑rounded album. And if it’s meant to be an ode to the early days, I’d imagine the die‑hards will be pretty happy with it.
Let me know in the comments where this album sits in your ranking of their albums while I go back and listen through the rest of their catalogue. Either way, this record has me genuinely excited to see them live at the end of the year.
Well done, DMA’s.
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