03.31.08
I went to see Explosions in the sky last week in Denver, being as they don’t play too many shows each year I figured I should catch them while they were here. It turns out this was only their second time in Denver, apparently last time they visited was 7 years ago and there was no one at the show.
Being a big fan of “Post/Math” rock, It’s surprising I’m not a bigger fan of the band; I enjoy them, but I don’t “love” them. When I listen to them at work all the songs kind of sound the same, however, seeing them live was a good choice. When the first notes of “First Breath After Coma” kicked in I actually got goose bumps. The sound at the newly remodeled Ogden theater was really good, It was loud yet warm and clean. They performed flawlessly and the structure of the setlist was a good mix of soft and loud keeping the momentum.
What is going on with the audiences at these shows lately? It was a mix of indie rockers, middle aged bald men, and hippies! It’s been a long time since I’ve been to a show with that much pot blowing through the air. I guess epic instrumental rock is their only choice outside of Widespread Panic. Let’s just hope people don’t start confusing this genre with jam bands.
