2007-07-12
These local boys, who so seemingly have been blessed with listening to the records of a smattering of prominent British bands over the last two decades, namely Radiohead and Muse as it ultimately sounds, show promise in the form of musical diplomacy for our fair city. Although the sonics of OK Computer-era Radiohead are present, its the manic intensity of Muse (and the like) that seems to remain when the band is held to the flame.
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Abattoir Blues/The Lyre of Orpheus
RICHARD SWIFT
The Atlantic Ocean
WILL DAILEY
Back Flipping Forward
UMPHREY'S MCGEE
The Bottom Half
Brooke Fraser
Brutal Romantic
GRANDFATHER CHILD
Grandfather Child
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