thursday meant the end of sparknotes cramming hell and the start of what's set to be a fantasssstic summer. i was lucky enough to have my celebratory night soundtracked by a collection of amazing bands at liverpool sound city festival's american showcase night. here's the highlights!
BLACK LIPS
i'd wanted to see black lips for a very long time and finally got the opportunity here. they did NOT disappoint as they charged through a raucous and overwhelmingly fun set, with stagedives and full-mouth gold grills thrown in for good measure. i would advise everyone to go see them if they get a chance. here's a video of the live show that got them thrown out of india, and their new album to download and BUY if you like what you hear.
CRYSTAL ANTLERS
this is a band i'd heard good things about but never actually given a proper listen. their live show blew me away, and i had their epic stoner-rock anthem 'a thousand eyes' in my head for a good 24 hours. see if it sticks with you.
TITUS ANDRONICUS
between the dazed ramblings of the quite clearly stoned and hairy guitarist, these boys blasted out epic (i use that word too much), shambolic shouty guitar rock. i couldn't help sing along the shameless theme tune to the epicepicepic second half of their fear and loathing in mahwah, nj.
the fact that they come from new jersey was a bonus for me too, as right now it seems i cream myself at anything remotely sopranos related.
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