Punk rock icons The Dictators are back with Let s Get the Band Back Together, a fitting title for their first reunion song which also marks the debut of new drummer Albert Bouchard of Blue Oyster Cult fame.
The band was formed in 1973 in New York City and released three albums before splitting up in 1978. Their style was entirely unique one predicated on punk rock energy with the laid back, party-time sensibilities of surf rock.
Not much has changed all these years later, evidenced by the jingle-jangle of Let s Get the Band Back Together. There s no need to pour through the song and look for some deep, hidden meaning it s good-natured fun about loading up your gear and playing a gig with an unforgettably slapstick chorus where the members of The Dictators shout out the song title slightly out of unison.