My Sad Captains live at the Buffalo Bar 24th August 2007
1 Comments Published by Trev Lostmusic on Saturday, August 25, 2007 at 13:05.
My Sad Captains are the latest signings to Fortuna Pop. So it's no surprise to see them headlining a Fortuna Pop night at the Buffalo Bar. Also on the bill were Kelman, Brother Francisco and Electricity In Our Homes. It had be a long day so I took in the three support bands from the comfort of the seats at the back. So no in depth review here, just a few words on each. Electricity In Our Homes were all bass and angular rhythms, a bit post-punk meets new wave meets indie. On another day this might well have got me up and paying attention. Tonight, I just wanted more tunes. Then it was the turn of Brother Francisco. I wasn't really convinced by their sound which is something akin to Stereolab on indierock steriods. Sorry. Kelman then tried to prize me away from my seat and they nearly succeeded. I have seen them before and I like the sounds they make. It was no different tonight their sub Velvets meets Galaxie 500 sound is something I would never tire from hearing. It just wasn't the most energetic of sets so I remained rooted to my seat - whilst quietly enjoying the band.So, I finally found the energy to stand up and take a position nearer the front for My Sad Captains. I am so glad I did. I have heard the band compared to New Order, which I can't really hear myself. Tonight the band sounded like an old school Track and Field band to me. The perfect mix of 60s tinged indiepop and country rock. The band that sprang to mind as I listened to the band was American west coasters The Tyde. Tonight's set included a rather grand cover of 'Hundreds of Sparrows' (originally done by Sparklehorse) and the set concluded with both sides of their single. 'Here and Elsewhere' was even better live than on the 7". Bad Decisions' was the set closer and also the show stealer. A cracking blend of pop, country and rock. I'd seen the band before but they seem to have grown in stature these past few months. They're certainly a band to keep an eye on in the future months. Top Stuff.
i love it! i'm dying for the new record.
it's a little complicated