Spontaneously I decided to check out the Of Montreal show in Philly last night. I don't know a whole lot about them, but they definately put on a good show. They're kind of 60's retro/powerpop/barbershop. Good head-bobbing, jumping up and down in place music.
The opening band was called "Management" and was interesting. They were just two guys who danced around and sang over pre-recorded synth-beats. Not particularly impressive stuff but there is always a certain amount of charm when people are willing to get up on stage and do what any two random people out of the audience could have done. They did provide a few decent pop hooks.
The only downside was the venue. It was the basement of a Unitarian Church that was really hot and stuffy, and packed to the rafters (Of Montreal seems to have quite a following among the college set) and after a while the funk just became overwhelming (you know what kind of funk I'm talking about.)
I have to go to more shows. Anyone else been to any decent ones lately?
The opening band was called "Management" and was interesting. They were just two guys who danced around and sang over pre-recorded synth-beats. Not particularly impressive stuff but there is always a certain amount of charm when people are willing to get up on stage and do what any two random people out of the audience could have done. They did provide a few decent pop hooks.
The only downside was the venue. It was the basement of a Unitarian Church that was really hot and stuffy, and packed to the rafters (Of Montreal seems to have quite a following among the college set) and after a while the funk just became overwhelming (you know what kind of funk I'm talking about.)
I have to go to more shows. Anyone else been to any decent ones lately?
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jah:
heard the first book on your list is really good. need to check it out. what's it about??
luckie:
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