Having had to choose between seeing either Fleet Foxes or No Age, two of Sup Pop’s best, those who chanced No Age’s experimental noise were in for one of Boston’s best shows of the summer.
Opening with Cambridge local, DJ Palm’s mixes were refreshing but began seeming forced, repetitive, and far too long toward the end of his set. Although the start was strong, I couldn’t help but be relieved when it was all over.
Abe Vigoda was next up on the list. I think they best complimented No Age’s sound. Both Abe Vigoda and No Age come from LA’s gritty punk/ noise scene at the smell.
They enchanted the audience if not only for their tropicali punk but also their masterful stage banter and awesome(ly cute) drummer. As one patron put it, “I just want to cuddle with him and kiss him.”
After I took a quick smoke break, High Places was up. Far from noise or punk, High Places were a good hiatus from Abe Vigoda’s intensity until No Age. This Brooklyn couple fused sing-songy female vocals with experimental dance/electronica. It reminded me of Fiery Furnaces with a Bonde do Role twist.
Finally, No Age took the stage to play for one of the most lively crowds I have seen in Boston. Kids started moving right off the bands second song, quickly forming a swarming pool of sweaty bodies front and center.
“Boy Void” was the night best song. The duo perfectly captured each track’s album feel without boring goers. Randy Randall, the guitarist, tore it up and really fed off the crowd. Toward the end of the set, Randall managed to sandwich himself between the low ceiling and one of the amps for a classic crazy guitar jump.
Dean Allen Spunt, drummer, kept the energy high throughout the roughly hour-long set. All in all, I’m glad last night was a No Age night.
“Boy Void” – No Age (2007 Sub Pop) Weirdo Rippers
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