show review: White Rabbits, Band of Skulls, and The Lovemakers at Bimbo’s 365
Monday, December 14th, 2009
The Lovemakers
I didn’t know much about The Lovemakers before that night. The play like a mild version of Peaches, sexual but not raunchy and obnoxious. They busted out a few good dance tunes as the lead vocalist slowly striped down to a leotard. Very entertaining.
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The Lovemakers – Naturally Lonely from Misery Loves Company (2007)
Band of Skulls
Band of Skulls
Bands of Skulls are a bit underrated. I think I know why, but it’s no good reason to ignore a perfectly good band that knows the ins-and-outs of blues/rock &roll. Their debut record, Baby Darling Doll Face Honey, melts your face for the first half but dwindles into boredom for the next half. Their live show is not as energetic as that first half of Baby Darling, despite playing mostly that part of the record. However, they do rock pretty hard. Their chill-out version of Patterns was a nice surprise and the blues-rock solo before Light Of The Morning could match The Black Keys. All in all, not bad, I’d see them again.
Setlist:
Light Of The Morning
I Know What I Am
Death By Diamonds And Pearls
Patterns
Hollywood Bowl
Bomb
Impossible
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Band of Skulls – Blood from Baby Darling Doll Face Honey (2009)
White Rabbits
White Rabbits famously balanced out their recent record, It’s Frightening out pretty well and didn’t let the vocals or piano drown out the true talent of the full ensemble. The new songs translated pretty well live and didn’t end up as lazy as I though it would be. I’ll be honest, I’m not a big White Rabbits fan. But from what I’ve heard that night and from their debut and recent release, I was rather impressed. They are undeniably a very talented band. This show has officially caught my attention of what White Rabbits are all about. I guess that was the point, right?
White Rabbits
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White Rabbits – Percussion Gun from It’s Frightening (2009)
Setlist:
Company I Keep
Chevy
While We Go Dancing
Ethio
Rudie Fails
Kid On My Shoulders
Sleep
Dinner Party
The Plot
Punk
Fox Hunting
The Lady Vanishes
The Salesman (Tramp Life)
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