I spent the summer traveling around and went to China, which was definitely a really cool and interesting experience. Now I'm back, and I hope to update anytime I get out to a show, or occasionally when I hear something that I absolutely have to post about.
In early October I got out to see the National in Seattle at the Showbox, and although this isn't a formal review, I will say that the band did not disappoint. They were absolutely amazing and played an awesome setlist including most of my favorites from Alligator, along with much of their new album. If you have the chance, I definitely recommend seeing this band. No matter what.
Now for last night's concert:
I must say, I was pretty excited to get out and see a band that I have enjoyed since high school. Pinback's melodic flow and subtle lyrics was something that I could listen to anytime; studying, driving, or with friends. That being said, I was a little skeptical of how that might translate into a live performance. Needless to say those worries were warranted. Last night at the show I remember remarking to my girlfriend midway through their set that it sounded more like Pinback karaoke than their actual music.
Their lead singers often came off as cliche and forced, and actually sounded like they were trying to mimic the effects produced on the record. That being said, the composition of the songs was still there, and the instrumental parts came off quite well. In sum aside from the kitschy vocals the show sounded pretty good musically.
One of my favorite (older) Pinback Tracks [too bad they didn't play it, it would have been awesome]:
Pinback - Starfish
The next time you hear from me will most likely be after the Minus the Bear concert which rolls around to my campus on November 9th-- I'm pretty excited.
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