Concert Reviews

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Written by Kevin Renick Friday, 29 September 2006 07:30

The dynamic arrangements and tempo shifts in Smith's highly original compositions command your attention, while the soft female background vocals, often in a call-and-response manner, add a delightful contrast to Smith's rather theatrical, formula-shattering lead vocals.

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Written by Kevin Renick Friday, 29 September 2006 07:23

Clearly Hem had come a long way since 2001's Rabbit Songs established them as purveyors of a refreshingly bright and evocative new strain of folksy Americana.

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Written by Cindy Gao Friday, 29 September 2006 07:20

The brass section hits all the right notes. The song swells to a considerable climax with about 12 different instruments playing at once. It's "Detroit" and "Chicago" all rolled up into one.

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Written by Aaron Brummet Friday, 29 September 2006 07:13

The highlight of the show was the encore, which included a bold a cappella rendition of "One Last Time," prefaced by request to the crowd to join Post in singing happy birthday to her mother, who was in attendance.

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Written by Kiernan Scrima Tuesday, 26 September 2006 02:39

"Soldier's Poem" deserves a mention just for the sheer brilliance and beauty of such a song, perfectly highlighting Chris Wolstenholme's skills at harmonizing alongside Matt Bellamy.

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Written by Laura Hamlett Sunday, 24 September 2006 06:32

Devine's an endearing front man, and one hell of a lyricist.

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Written by Leslie Wilson Friday, 22 September 2006 02:31

Where the songs on their latest release, this year's So This Is Goodbye, feel remote in their crispness and austere beauty on the album, the Junior Boys' live show reveals their essential soulfulness.

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Written by Dean Ramos Friday, 22 September 2006 02:26

They make Echo & the Bunnymen's "The Killing Moon" sound even sexier than originally conceived and nearly out-goth Bauhaus' Peter Murphy on "Bela Lugosi's Dead."

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Written by Chris Schott Tuesday, 12 September 2006 11:25

It made everyone there feel like they were part of some big secret party the outside world wasn't allowed to know about.

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Written by Andrew Scavotto Tuesday, 12 September 2006 11:15

As usual, the show was highlighted by the work of lead guitar player Matthew Followill, who understands that great note choice goes a long way.

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Written by Dan Heaton Tuesday, 12 September 2006 08:22

Although the loss of DJ Cut Chemist prevented the back-and-forth spins that were highlights of past shows, Nu-Mark effectively picked up the slack with some inventive choices.

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Written by Doug Tull Saturday, 02 September 2006 03:49

The band served up a hypnotic wall of sound that penetrated right through the collective cortex of the assembled masses.

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Written by Cindy Gao Thursday, 31 August 2006 05:58

Really, how does one explain the simple ecstasy of hearing a violin played to aching perfection?

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Written by Brian Kenney Thursday, 31 August 2006 05:48

The British pop act felt obliged to impress as they pushed through most of their 2006 sophomore release Under the Iron Sea.

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Written by Michele Ulsohn Thursday, 31 August 2006 05:46

What was undoubtedly the best aspect of this 75-minute-long show was how the beginning of each song felt like embarking on a new and unknown adventure.

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Written by Brian Kenney Thursday, 31 August 2006 05:45

But while the band's sense of comfort in its songwriting is endearing, there was little live swagger.

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Written by Aaron Brummet Thursday, 31 August 2006 05:41

From the moment they began their (literal) march to the stage, wielding flags with upside down smiley faces and declarations such as "Dead," mastermind Kevin Barnes' vaudeville carnival had the crowd's interest.

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Written by Melanie Meyer Thursday, 31 August 2006 05:37

Enthusiasm for the solo album can hopefully only lead to one thing: the potential triumphant return of Catherine Wheel.

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Written by Brian Kenney Thursday, 31 August 2006 05:34

Reaching back for an acoustic guitar and leading into Bob Dylan's "Girl From North Country," Chris, the gone-Hollywood, trouble-generating, smack-talking frontman, proved to be quite lucid behind a guitar—this good ol' boy can play.

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Written by Kate Estwing Thursday, 31 August 2006 05:32

This show was a reminder of why I have an appreciation for the indie scream-rock technical boy bands: at every show, the kids go nuts.

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Written by Cindy Gao Thursday, 31 August 2006 05:31

I switched to Bright Eyes, got side bangs, and started shopping at thrift stores instead of the mall.

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Written by Cindy Gao Monday, 28 August 2006 04:32

They're the underdogs in this game. You want them to win you over, even if you know that they never really will.