Musical*Pasta

I feel that since the last time saw THS I didn’t fully appreciate the show.  Lofted in the VIP section of Terminal 5 I was missing what probably makes this band such a live draw.

At the very core they are a “bar band”.  Chock full of sing-a-long lyrics and clapping, their alcohol fueled rhythms break out the rock and roll hiding inside of all of us.  I was at this show with a very eclectic mix of people, and every single one of them was bobbing their head and/or jumping up and down.

Some songs really hit well.  From the Boss cover, “Atlantic City”, to “Southtown Girls”.  The melody is right on and moves viciously and seamlessly with Craig Finn’s mid-song-commentary on life.  It works for me, and doesn’t get pretentious.  I will say that at times it walks a fine line, but plays a very good balancing act.

At the end of the day you can pick a band like this apart for a ton of musical reasons.  If you’re just listening to them behind the dry screen of your laptop than you’re missing out.  To me it’s the equivalent of asking somebody about Paris who has only read about it in a book.  Without a doubt the live show is the flash point for enjoying this band.  The comradery you form with the audience and band is amazing.

I’m a bit depressed I missed Mischief Brew.  If anyone can tell me how it was email me.  musicalpasta@gmail.com.