MashUp Home Recent Entries You Had Me at Free Movie and Music Brunch at Weezie’s Kitchen A Music Lover’s Graphic Novel Don’t Stop the Dance Ilad is playing at Gallery 5. Maybe you should go. Syndicate RSS 2.0 Monthly Archives November 2008 October 2008 September 2008 August 2008 July 2008 June 2008 May 2008 April 2008 March 2008 February 2008 January 2008 The Band to See Last Night was Violens Karen Newton July 30, 2008 10:09 AM Last night’s MGMT show at The National was a sweaty, sticky-floored mass of bodies, but I mean that mostly in a good way. Okay, the beer-slicked sloped floor that caused me to land on my ass (or more correctly, my tail bone) left something to be desired, but all that was forgotten during Violens set. Their 80s influenced Brit pop sound is so right up my alley, but honestly, I can’t imagine anyone who appreciates well-crafted pop sensibilities, classic harmonies and that jittery post-punk guitar sound (a personal favorite) not seeing these guys for that they are: an undiscovered gem. The lead singer acknowledged to me later at their merch table that the sound quality wasn’t quite right for their set and he was right. But even compromised sound couldn’t disguise the shimmering sound that defines Violens. MGMT’s psychedelic pop set was exactly what you’d expect after a few listens to their CD, Oracular Spectacular. Fun, poppy and hard not to move to.But it’s Violens I’m looking forward to seeing headline next time I see them so I can hear a longer set of their 80s pop perfection. Comments (0) | Permalink Page 1 of 1 pages