Last night I caught a glimpse of The Raconteurs playing their second show in a row at the horrific Roseland Ballroom. I'm lucky to have to seen the band perform in a more intimate setting in the past (more on that later), so seeing them here was a real shock. I have to say, they did a wonderful job lighting up a room that can dwarf even the most gargantuan bands.
Sadly, I couldn't stay for the whole show, but what I was able to see was very impressive. The band hit the stage with a bravado that defied their inexperience, blazing through songs which, on the record, are frankly underwealming. It's clear to me that Broken Boy Soldiers really is the sound of a band just coming together, finding themselves in an awkward place between Brendan Bensons ironic poppiness and Jack White's blues sensibility and unique songwriting. It's been a long time now since that recording, and the band seems to have fully coalesced. The soungs sounded less like statements and more like blank landscapes on which the band was able to stretch and play to their heart's content. It was inspiring to see a band so free and relaxed.
After seeing The Raconteurs hammer Roseland, I'm eager to see where they go next. I never thought I'd say this, but I'd rather Jack White made another Raconteurs album then go back to The White Stripes.
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
The Blood Brothers
Seattle's Blood Brothers are about to release one of the best albums of the year on October 10th through V2 Records. Entitled Young Machetes and produced by Fugazi's Guy Picciotto, this record is far and away the group's finest.
For those of you that haven't been following the progress of The Bro's, here's the scoop: they're a five piece who have released four LPs since their inception in 1997. Their style is a difficult to describe - "post-hardcore" seems to make the most sense, as they employ extremely fast drumming and guitar work underneath blistering screamed vocals. Granted, this isn't the kind of thing your typical indie fan would be into - but give them a listen. They do what they do with such creativity and passion that it becomes difficult to ignore.
I've included what I feel is one of the best tracks from Young Machetes. Do yourself a favor and try to look past the screaming and the grind - if you can, you'll glimpse a nightmarish world of startling originality.
The Blood Brothers - Nausea Shreds Yr Head
Yes, this means I've found a way to host files again!
For those of you that haven't been following the progress of The Bro's, here's the scoop: they're a five piece who have released four LPs since their inception in 1997. Their style is a difficult to describe - "post-hardcore" seems to make the most sense, as they employ extremely fast drumming and guitar work underneath blistering screamed vocals. Granted, this isn't the kind of thing your typical indie fan would be into - but give them a listen. They do what they do with such creativity and passion that it becomes difficult to ignore.I've included what I feel is one of the best tracks from Young Machetes. Do yourself a favor and try to look past the screaming and the grind - if you can, you'll glimpse a nightmarish world of startling originality.
The Blood Brothers - Nausea Shreds Yr Head
Yes, this means I've found a way to host files again!
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