Watch: Deer Tick - "The Rock"

Deer Tick released today the video for "The Rock", the first single off of the upcoming Negativity. The video is incredibly simple--a very close, black and white single take of singer John McCauley, with the song lyrics projected over.

Throughout the four minutes, McCauley looks anywhere from mildly uncomfortable in front of the camera to totally devastated, and ultimately makes the viewer want to give the guy a hug (probably). A far cry from the rip-roaring video for Divine Providence's "Main Street", "The Rock" is much closer to the tone of the 2007 release and fan favorite War Elephant.

Negativity does not have a release date as of yet.