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Post by Lump on Jun 5, 2012 12:57:37 GMT -8
And also I've said before, but my first thought after seeing Swans was "Michael Gira is the harbinger of the apocalypse."
Any of y'all seen Swans before?
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Post by Lump on Jun 5, 2012 12:57:56 GMT -8
("Y'all" occasionally my southern-ness pops out.)
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Post by chud on Jun 5, 2012 13:06:31 GMT -8
First time I ever caught Xiu Xiu live was at Berbati's Pan in Portland back in 2005. I actually showed up to the show to catch the opening act, Okay, which has absolutely nothing in common with Xiu Xiu. Nothing!
Anyway, following Okay and then a second noise outfit (Das Yellow Swans) onto the stage step a guy and a girl who put forth the most awe inspiring performance I've ever witnessed. Not sure I've ever seen someone so entrenched in the noise they were making.
The show ends. I have goosepoops. I'm scared. I'm excited. I'm drained. I head to one of the Portland morgues and embalm two bodies. I'll never be the same.
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Post by Dr. Crane on Jun 6, 2012 10:41:35 GMT -8
Lightning Bolt and Fucked Up are playing the Showbox in Seattle together that weekend for $10; Showbox shows never cost $10.
Lightning-fucked awesomeness!
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Post by Dr. Crane on Jun 6, 2012 10:43:13 GMT -8
It will be the show.
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Post by Lump on Jun 6, 2012 15:52:06 GMT -8
Burrito speaks the truth.
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Post by badchoices on Jun 6, 2012 16:06:00 GMT -8
Holy shit $10 tix. I can do that....actually....done. Going
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Post by Dr. Crane on Jun 6, 2012 16:15:11 GMT -8
Hell yes dude, see you there!
Having seen Lightning Bolt play twice to small basement crowds, this should be interesting.
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Post by badchoices on Jun 6, 2012 16:16:47 GMT -8
Lightning Bolt is on my list of bands that I have got to see. I am stoked. I haven't seen Fucked Up yet either.
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Post by Dr. Crane on Jun 6, 2012 16:22:08 GMT -8
I actually haven't heard Fucked Up, but I'm excited based on photographs and the fact that they know Lightning Bolt.
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Post by Geoff on Jun 6, 2012 16:25:24 GMT -8
I actually haven't heard Fucked Up, but I'm excited based on photographs and the fact that they know Lightning Bolt. Fucked Up is pretty different from lightning bolt. They're a hardcore punk band that appeals to hipsters for some reason. Speaking of Fucked Up, is there new album any good? I haven't given it a listen yet, but I love their first album.
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Post by Horned Gramma on Jun 6, 2012 16:27:46 GMT -8
They're a hardcore punk band that appeals to hipsters
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Post by badchoices on Jun 6, 2012 16:28:27 GMT -8
I actually haven't heard Fucked Up, but I'm excited based on photographs and the fact that they know Lightning Bolt. Fucked Up is pretty different from lightning bolt. They're a hardcore punk band that appeals to hipsters for some reason. Speaking of Fucked Up, is there new album any good? I haven't given it a listen yet, but I love their first album. I have only listened to it a couple of times but I like it. I think Chemistry of Common Life is better. Then again, I probably should give David Comes To Life some more spins
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Post by Geoff on Jun 6, 2012 16:30:12 GMT -8
They're a hardcore punk band that appeals to hipsters Exactly.
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Post by Dr. Crane on Jun 6, 2012 16:56:22 GMT -8
In my mind, Lightning Bolt is hardcore punk of the 21st century.
That being said, I could see myself not liking Fucked Up and deeming it "retro bullshit". Or I will just fucking get high and party.
I just love that Lightning Bolt is the opener. Its like when I saw Deerhoof opening for of Montreal earlier this year, and the of Montreal fans got the fuck out of my way and let me freak out to the better band when I was peak stoned.
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Post by Dr. Crane on Jun 6, 2012 16:58:09 GMT -8
*freak out in a sexy disco party kinda way, not the asshole kinda way.
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Post by Lump on Jun 7, 2012 10:27:23 GMT -8
Hell yes dude, see you there! Having seen Lightning Bolt play twice to small basement crowds, this should be interesting. I've seen them at both a tiny dive in Charlotte, North Carolina as well as playing to a huge festival crowd, and both were insane sweaty mosh pits.
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Post by Lump on Jun 7, 2012 10:28:33 GMT -8
Its like when I saw Deerhoof opening for of Montreal earlier this year, and the of Montreal fans got the fuck out of my way and let me freak out to the better band when I was peak stoned. This is why we're friends.
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Post by Geoff on Jul 5, 2012 20:52:26 GMT -8
I just noticed something... Melvins are going to be doing their 50 states in 50 days thing later this year, but there's no Oregon date yet. Oregon is just listed as a on their site right now. Their Seattle date is during Musicfest NW... so maybe they'll be playing one of the free Nike shows this year?
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Post by wonk on Jul 21, 2012 16:06:01 GMT -8
Schedule is out: musicfestnw.com/schedule/I'm liking it. The worst day is Saturday, which is the only day I have to miss (MMJ at Edgefield). Fucked Up playing David Comes To Life the night after King Khan shuts down the same venue is fucking rad.
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