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I managed to get a seat at the last minute for the Queens Of The Stone Age concert tonight. Actually they were the 2nd bill for NIN. But this band, Autolux opened the show.
I haven't been to many concerts, but I never really felt satisfied after most of them. This one was pretty much everything I've dreamt a concert should be. The sound was excellent, the variety was exciting, and the talent was top notch.
Autolux played some sweet shoegazing soundscapes and percussion. I had never heard of them (but it looks like a couple of you Headfiers already did). The psychedelia was immersing but not indulgent. The patterns shifted very nicely in each of the few songs they did. And the drummer was pretty sexy behind the kit. She was splashing around with the sticks like Meg White, but Carla can really play. There was a lot of energy in her playing, and this trend just continued up through the night. Even though I never heard of these guys, their set felt like a greatest hits. I think it helped that their set was small, so no clunkers here.
Next up was the Josh Homme show. Damn that guy is huge! I can't remember if they started with Medication or Everybody Knows That You're Insane, but it was rawk with heavy grooves. He was really friendly with the crowd, and had some fun rearranging some songs. A Song For The Dead, and No One Knows, had a few extra movements, and you never knew when the music would stop.. and start again.
Their drummer did excellent work on the Songs For The Deaf material - heavy stuff. Josh was lively and pretty interested in performing. I was happy enough after they had finished. The pace ebbed a bit, but the fun made up for it.
So after a long break, Nine Inch Nails came on. They had fancier lights and more props than the other guys, and the best sound - it was full top to bottom, and the vocals weren't overcooked. I have to admit I'm not a true Nine Inch Nails fan, but this performance was so convincing that I enjoyed this act the most. Trent must have been on crack because he had boundless energy. He was jumping and fist pumping, and crouching then running so much, I would have been tired in my seat just watching him if I hadn't been so caught up in the mood. They played all the popular tunes, and rocked so hard, everything sounded like percussion at some points. I mean with that and the lyrical content, they really ROCKED! This 3rd act of the night was the most romantic one as well. For a couple of tunes, the kids got out the lighters - I wanted to yell "Freebird!" Hurt was just bliss. Trent's singing was fine too but he had to scream through much of it and still keep control. Very impressive. Star<blankers> was the highlight of the night featuring some of the best drumming of the show, acrobatics off the stage equipment and a sound thrashing of a guitar. Way to go out with a bang. And just like that, it was over. I'll remember this show for some time, and now I'm spoiled because I'm worried about how the next concerts will measure up to this one. Sigur Ros? - too slow? Judas Priest? - too pedestrian? Opeth? - that should be a barn burner
Thanks for reading my aural orgasm. Now it's time to rest my aching ears.
I haven't been to many concerts, but I never really felt satisfied after most of them. This one was pretty much everything I've dreamt a concert should be. The sound was excellent, the variety was exciting, and the talent was top notch.
Autolux played some sweet shoegazing soundscapes and percussion. I had never heard of them (but it looks like a couple of you Headfiers already did). The psychedelia was immersing but not indulgent. The patterns shifted very nicely in each of the few songs they did. And the drummer was pretty sexy behind the kit. She was splashing around with the sticks like Meg White, but Carla can really play. There was a lot of energy in her playing, and this trend just continued up through the night. Even though I never heard of these guys, their set felt like a greatest hits. I think it helped that their set was small, so no clunkers here.
Next up was the Josh Homme show. Damn that guy is huge! I can't remember if they started with Medication or Everybody Knows That You're Insane, but it was rawk with heavy grooves. He was really friendly with the crowd, and had some fun rearranging some songs. A Song For The Dead, and No One Knows, had a few extra movements, and you never knew when the music would stop.. and start again.
So after a long break, Nine Inch Nails came on. They had fancier lights and more props than the other guys, and the best sound - it was full top to bottom, and the vocals weren't overcooked. I have to admit I'm not a true Nine Inch Nails fan, but this performance was so convincing that I enjoyed this act the most. Trent must have been on crack because he had boundless energy. He was jumping and fist pumping, and crouching then running so much, I would have been tired in my seat just watching him if I hadn't been so caught up in the mood. They played all the popular tunes, and rocked so hard, everything sounded like percussion at some points. I mean with that and the lyrical content, they really ROCKED! This 3rd act of the night was the most romantic one as well. For a couple of tunes, the kids got out the lighters - I wanted to yell "Freebird!" Hurt was just bliss. Trent's singing was fine too but he had to scream through much of it and still keep control. Very impressive. Star<blankers> was the highlight of the night featuring some of the best drumming of the show, acrobatics off the stage equipment and a sound thrashing of a guitar. Way to go out with a bang. And just like that, it was over. I'll remember this show for some time, and now I'm spoiled because I'm worried about how the next concerts will measure up to this one. Sigur Ros? - too slow? Judas Priest? - too pedestrian? Opeth? - that should be a barn burner
Thanks for reading my aural orgasm. Now it's time to rest my aching ears.
