Imagine this. Five gawky youngsters walk on stage. The lead singer is clad in a j. crew-esque sweater (complete with polo underneath) and sports a mop of perfectly combed blonde hair. Lights go down. The five awkward kids proceed to TEAR THE HOUSE TO SHREDS.
This is precisely what happened at last night's Deerhunter show. These guys can really engage a crowd. Fresh off the release of their latest album, which arrived on Halloween, the band will be jamming across the U.S. of A. until December 6th. I would definitely recommend catching a show if the band heads your way, as they have great stage presence, a top-notch sound system, and very cool effects of the Frampton-talk-box genre.
The best moment of the show was when the band played my personal favorite, Little Kids. The live track stayed true to it's recorded version, but the power of five musicians in a small venue pushed it to a new level. Ethereal it remained, yet head-banging it became.
Go to iTunes to download a copy of Microcastle and click here to hear more from Deerhunter.
