Photo taken by: Charles Pham
Thoughts: Nothing new here really, just the usual bunch of young kids from the UK with an album loaded with punk driven songs. Yet strangely I found myself really enjoying their set and energy. Made up of lead singer Billy Lunn, his fiancée/bassist Mary-Charlotte Cooper and half brother/drummer Josh Morgan, this little unit is fun to rock out to and have a grand old time. Even more interesting is Ian Broudie (lead singer of Lightning Seeds) helped produced their first album Young For Eternity. The only downside I can see to loving this band with my whole heart is they were on an episode of that crappy show The OC, which mainly lead to their exposure here in the States. Oh well you can't have everything.
(G) Belle & Sebastian. (Wiltern, March 18, 2006) Grade: A-
Thoughts: Although not decked out in my twee wear and having not heard Life's Pursuit yet, I ventured to the Wiltern to enjoy an evening that was sure to make any Indie kid have a wet dream. After all, the opening act was the New Pornographers with A.C. Newman and the gang. It was a shame however that Neko Case was not present because she would have added a much needed pow to their performance. Oh well. Then the B & S company got on stage. I have to say I have a special place in my heart for Mr. Jackson now. Although Mr. Murdoch is quite snazzy with his dance moves, it is Mr. Jackson's pimp suit that I enjoyed. Of course all the rest of the members were lovely as well but that goes without saying ... after all they are Belle & Sebastian and everything about them is lovely.
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The point when I realized the Subways were too young for me was when the kids started fighting over the drum kit and set list.
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