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New Yeah Yeah Yeahs album Show Your Bones
JLM:
I don't really understand what you mean by "suggestions."
Suggestions for what? How to get tickets? Whether or not to go? It's been a few years since I've been to Toronto so I don't know what scalping etiquette is like up there. But if you're hell bent on going and the show is sold out, that seems to be your only option.
NosLycn:
No. Just general suggestions like "don't eat yellow snow".
I already got a ticket. As I don't believe in going to a concert with other people when I am the only person I know personally who likes this band, I don't need multiple tickets.
But yeah, don't eat yellow snow.
spukeesan:
I just picked up this album after a terribly drawn-out war between my aversion to the 'trendy' and my love for Karen O's orgasmy twang.
Hell it's different - a lot different from what I'd expected. I picked up their self-titled EP about 4 years ago after chancing a listen to Art Star while flipping through radio stations (god knows that was a lucky fluke). This'll be the first time I've ever actually gotten to hear a band progress, and it's an incredible experience. You get an idea of what a band is, then they go and completely destroy your expectations. I have to admit: I wasn't a fan of Gold Lion when I heard the single a few months ago...
It works though. I can't believe for a second that this album was made without the intent to capitalize on Maps' popularity, however in my opinion the YYY's were always more of a showcase for Karen O's incredibly unique voice - and it's no different here. If anything Show Your Bones displays a range previously unexplored in the screams and squeals that peppered Fever to Tell.
Honestly it's a little refreshing. I'm sure just about everyone remembers the Addidas advert featuring Karen O's softer side, and I was craving a little more of that. Now we've got a chill album, and a reason to see where the band goes from here. I don't doubt we'll hear more random tracks in the future that harken back to the older sound - 'Countdown' off the Maps single, and the awsome cover of 'Mr. Your On Fire Mr.' were excelent, and the YYY's have shown a sincere devotion to keeping their fans satiated with a good number of new tracks between releases. I'm not disappointed with this release in the slightest, and god knows I more than half-expected to be.
NosLycn:
If you are going to a concert, remember these rules. Oh, by the way, the concert behind the album is much better than the album itself. They managed to make Show Your Bones sound like Fever to Tell, live. And, the drummer knocked over half his drum kit during Date with a Night. Anyway, I make these suggestions to you people out there thinking of going to this concert:
1 - They're more popular than when they started. Expect a different audience.
2 - Give the opening band a chance. They're actually good.
3 - Don't wear clothes that can be easily removed. If you are female, make sure you wear pants and a belt (a sensible belt that actually holds the pants on). Poor girl kept having her underwear snapped.
4 - If you're short (5' or less) show up about 6 hours early, walk through the doors first and chain yourself to the rail at the front of the stage.
5 - Wear steel-toed boots. Mine came in very handy.
6 - If you don't like being pushed, shoved, or trampled, stand in the back.
7 - Karen O has somehow managed to make a sex idol of herself. There will be a lot of drooling men competing and attempting to get her attention. They will push you and try to get to the front. Kick them in the groin with your steel-toed boots.
8 - Don't dress warmly, but don't dress for the beach. T-shirt and Jeans is enough.
9 - If you care about something, leave it at home. Don't take your dog. Don't take your father. If your father insists on escorting you, don't go. It isn't worth the thrashing he'll give you later when he is shoved back 40 feet and you are shoved ahead 20 feet. Don't take a camera unless you can deathgrip it and it has shock absorbers.
10 - If you don't like the band, don't go. If you don't like Show Your Bones, remember that it is different live and there is a different energy to it live. But, if you do go, wear sound absorbing earplugs.
Garcin:
Excellent advice all. I think I may have to invest in some steel toed boots (and some of those concert ear plugs that reduce the noise to non-permanent hearing damage levels).
Not much to add to that: like most of y'all I liked Show Your Bones but not as much as Fever to Tell. Given that capsule review I'm now really looking forward to the concert. Looks like I'm going to the 5/2 show at Roseland in NYC.
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