04-20 The Walkmen @ Skylight Studios
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Chuck D once said that the Rap is like the NBA - once you make it you the highest level you're the best. There's no point in arguing whether Jordan or Chamberlain was better - they were both the best. They were each the best at what they do. So for example there's really no point in arguing wheather Tupac or Biggie was better - each was the best at doing what they did when they did it.
There are lots of great bands indie rock bands out who are great at doing what they do, but none are better at doing what the Walkmen do than the Walkmen. They've got a totally unique sound and style and when they hit you with it they hit you hard. If you've never heard them before imagine the sound of an even more epic, intense U2 and you'd be pretty close.
I've seen the Walkmen live before but never focused as they were tonight. This is a band possessed - rulers of their sonic zone. If you've ever heard their classic single "the Rat", take the raw, visceral impact of that song and multiply it times five and you'd be at about the intensity level the band achieved during this set. If you factor in the fact that they were playing mainly new material that most of the crowd hadn't heard before and still managed to completely blow peoples minds - it's just amazing. If the new album comes anywhere near this level - look out!
(btw, Props to Filter for booking two awesome bands…. and for the free booze)
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Chuck D once said that the Rap is like the NBA - once you make it you the highest level you're the best. There's no point in arguing whether Jordan or Chamberlain was better - they were both the best. They were each the best at what they do. So for example there's really no point in arguing wheather Tupac or Biggie was better - each was the best at doing what they did when they did it.
There are lots of great bands indie rock bands out who are great at doing what they do, but none are better at doing what the Walkmen do than the Walkmen. They've got a totally unique sound and style and when they hit you with it they hit you hard. If you've never heard them before imagine the sound of an even more epic, intense U2 and you'd be pretty close.
I've seen the Walkmen live before but never focused as they were tonight. This is a band possessed - rulers of their sonic zone. If you've ever heard their classic single "the Rat", take the raw, visceral impact of that song and multiply it times five and you'd be at about the intensity level the band achieved during this set. If you factor in the fact that they were playing mainly new material that most of the crowd hadn't heard before and still managed to completely blow peoples minds - it's just amazing. If the new album comes anywhere near this level - look out!
(btw, Props to Filter for booking two awesome bands…. and for the free booze)
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