so at this point, the great destroyer is still probably my favorite. But Things We Lost in The Fire is coming up close behind. then Trust, then Secret Name. Dont be mistaken though, these are also great albums, i just dont like them
as much
I saw them live last night, with Damien Jurado
What an incredible show! noone moved a muscle the entire show, both acts. Damien was pretty good, but Low was definitely the highlite.
The first thing that struck me was how much these THREE (!) musicians were doing with so little. On the albums, i thought they were overlaying tracks to get that much sound. But it is pretty much all there in the live setting. The bassist was incredible. Really unique way off pushing the beat and alternating the rhythm. Lead singer of course has an incredible voice, and he puts so much of himself into it. The drummer was also great, she stood up the whole time, which ive never seen before, and kept herself withing certain limits, using brushes most of the time. she had a really simple way of adding intensity to the music.
But beyond the music, was the incredible power of the honesty they presented on stage. They weren't trying to be
anything. They were just opening up, completely, letting it all out at us, in a way i dont thing i have ever seen before. sure, ive seen shows that i'd say were technically better, but as far as emotional impact, this show was one of the best. It felt like a healing experience. I walked out feeling calm, collected, peaceful, and with presiding and very general "goodness".
If anyone has a chance to see these guys live, dont pass it up.