, in line with its name, does seem to perpetuate revolutionary movements (or something close — maybe shudders, or quakes) with its music. The band’s latest record, “The Cradle” (almost recuperative, it seems) marks a solid, new trail steeped heavily in Pixies and post-hardcore.
The group’s live show at the last night solidified that trail. In fact, the live performance outshined the power of the record by far. Which is as it should be, really.
The hour-long set redefined the record with an explosive, repetitive passion that the vinyl version is unable to capture — and a too-small gathering of fans appreciated it. Raspy and dry, lead singer Jesse Coppenbarger strained his vocals through the entire set, and only occasionally hinted at any fatigue. He and Sean Kirkpatrick traded guitar riffs and harmonies that recalled Fugazi in simplicity and Mogwai in depth.
Meanwhile, the remaining band members backed up the duo with a solid, leftover Southern-fried and intriguing semi-metal strain. The result was a much more attractive and believable post-rock. There were two drawbacks to the set: One was a tendency to slip into an a style too derivative of emo bands — particularly Sunny Day Real Estate. The other was an undeservedly small audience — numbering in the low 30s at its height. As hard as they work, you’d think these guys deserve a little more.
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Billy Thieme is a Denver-based writer, an old-school punk and a huge follower of Denver’s vibrant local music scene. Follow Billy’s explorations at , and his giglist at .
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