Chicago Concert Review…
…from Muzzle of Bees. Who the hell else can get away with leaping out of a coffin full of shaving cream, being escorted on stage in a golden prison carried by a pack of buddahs, singing in the midst of a self-executed hanging, and meanwhile never losing a beat skipping amongst children, ninjas, soldiers and...
The Stranger on of Montreal
Yes, Roseland Ballroom again. The Stranger here covers the NYC spectacular, reviews Skeletal Lamping, and provides an overview of the band’s career. The Stranger: of Montreal’s Pop Odyssey
of Montreal vs. Madonna: Whose Show is the Fiercest?
MTV’s Newsroom matches up of Montreal’s Roseland Ballroom concert with Madonna’s Sticky & Sweet Tour. The winner: of Montreal. Although the author doesn’t seem to realize that Kevin never rewrote “Wraith Pinned to the Mist (And Other Games)” for Outback Steakhouse. Let. It. Go.
Roseland Ballroom
You Ain’t No Picasso has posted an in-depth review of the Roseland Ballroom show, with plenty of great photos. Check it out. And here’s Stereogum’s coverage, which includes videos. Update with more coverage: Fluxblog has a setlist. Cultural Reflections of a 20-Something in New York City has some videos and a review too. Add your...
Shaving Cream Serenade
A lovely concert review from Paste Magazine’s online blog – excerpt: So all that was a fairly good Of Montreal show. But the final two songs are what everyone will remember. They performed the drone-y synth instrumental “October Is Eternal,” at which point Barnes left the stage and let everyone else carry the groove. He...
