This was one of the most consequential concerts for my experience as a live-music goer. Why? Well, this was the night when, mind/body/spirit pushed by a psychedelic catalyst to the edge of its comfort zone, I looked around at all the dancing people in the crowd and completely dropped any more pretense of playing lead-footed wallflower at a concert and I heard in my head four words, "Boogie while you're young." And so I began.
And now, on the doorstep of 50 years old, I've yet to stop. I went from a guy who bobbed his head and maybe tapped his foot, nervous that someone was watching me or somethin', to a guy who lets the music run through him, doing his darndest to make space to dance big, hopefully stirring up the energy of those around me because there's nothing better than a dance party.
So yeah, while a listen back to this one isn't likely to blow away too many minds (though that ethereal "Stash" is an underappreciated gem), it will always hold a place in my heart.
Listening to this show on and off today for the first time. I really like this Melt, and I like the YEM except I feel like I never can get a handle on what works/doesn't about that song. (Still a relatively new fan so I always read your thoughts for context.) The synth tones sound almost try to take this into Steely Dan territory at times?? Honestly I could go for more of that.
Fantastic review, wonderfully written as usual - extra points for the Lebowski reference!
This was one of the most consequential concerts for my experience as a live-music goer. Why? Well, this was the night when, mind/body/spirit pushed by a psychedelic catalyst to the edge of its comfort zone, I looked around at all the dancing people in the crowd and completely dropped any more pretense of playing lead-footed wallflower at a concert and I heard in my head four words, "Boogie while you're young." And so I began.
And now, on the doorstep of 50 years old, I've yet to stop. I went from a guy who bobbed his head and maybe tapped his foot, nervous that someone was watching me or somethin', to a guy who lets the music run through him, doing his darndest to make space to dance big, hopefully stirring up the energy of those around me because there's nothing better than a dance party.
So yeah, while a listen back to this one isn't likely to blow away too many minds (though that ethereal "Stash" is an underappreciated gem), it will always hold a place in my heart.
Listening to this show on and off today for the first time. I really like this Melt, and I like the YEM except I feel like I never can get a handle on what works/doesn't about that song. (Still a relatively new fan so I always read your thoughts for context.) The synth tones sound almost try to take this into Steely Dan territory at times?? Honestly I could go for more of that.