They may have stepped into the wider critical spotlight with the release of their eighth studio album,
Merriweather Post Pavillion, but when it comes to their live show, the Maryland crew prefer to keep us resolutely in the dark. Of course this makes shooting a gig more than a little problematic. No matter. Because through the lacey blackness on stage, punctuated here and there by the occasional flash of fluorescence, emanates a noise so assuredly unique, so compellingly
complete, that all you can do is close your eyes and let it carry you off to whatever fantastical place it is that produces stuff this good.
So sure, take a look at the gig, there's some nice moments that let you know what it's like to see a band at the peak of their powers. But above all, turn it up and let this splendid wall of sound break over you and insinuate itself into your memory forever.
WATCH NOW!Paul Hannigan
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