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Review 1 for The Black Angels
WOW
Masquerade @
- Atlanta @
, GA @
- Sat, May 4, 2013 @
Posted 05/06/2013
by DerkaDerka87
Location:Pascagoula, MS
The Black Angels were great! But Goat?!? Out of this world. Thoroughly impressed! Unreal show!
Masquerade @
- Atlanta @
, GA @
- Sat, May 4, 2013 @
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Review 2 for The Black Angels
Goat & the Black Angels
Masquerade @
- Atlanta @
, GA @
- Sat, May 4, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Goat's set, specifically the song "Golden Dawn." @
Posted 05/06/2013
by HairyHood
Location:Auburn, AL
Fantastic show. I went in with virtually no expectations, that is to say, I'd heard both bands' studio material, but had never even read a review of their live show.
Goat came on first, and they were incredible. This is the band that I really wanted to see at this show, and they did not disappoint. They are a Sweedish voodoo band, so I was expecting it to get a little (which it did). Everyone in the band wears masks, which makes for a slightly unsettling stage presence, which I really liked. Their playing was top-notch. They ran through their album songs, I believe and even through in some unexpected improv. I'd liken their improve to a band like Primal Scream: really thoroughly exploring riffs, with one band member adding a little something every time. It was really cool.
The Black Angels came on next. I'd listened to their album Phosphene Dream a few times, and really dug it. I realized that they came out with a new album about a month ago (early April), and I hadn't listened to it. The music from the two albums sounds a lot different. Their new album has a much harder edge, and that really shined through during their performance. Even their older songs had a hint of heaviness.
The lead singer for the Black Angels has a great voice. He actually reminds me a lot of the early rawness of Grace Slick. Their lights were done through a projector, and they did some stuff that I have never seen before, mirroring of the band over and over into a horizon line, etc. Cool stuff, hard to explain.
The lead singer for the Black Angels has a great voice. He actually reminds me a lot of the early rawness of Grace Slick. Their lights were done through a projector, and they did some stuff that I have never seen before, mirroring of the band over and over into a horizon line, etc. Cool stuff, hard to explain.
I had a great time, and I would definitely see either of these bands again. You should too.
Masquerade @
- Atlanta @
, GA @
- Sat, May 4, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Goat's set, specifically the song "Golden Dawn." @
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Review 3 for The Black Angels
Fine Line Music Cafe @
- Minneapolis @
, MN @
- Sat, Apr 20, 2013 @
Posted 04/23/2013
by Anonymous
Great show! Excellent performance, hope to see again!
Fine Line Music Cafe @
- Minneapolis @
, MN @
- Sat, Apr 20, 2013 @
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Review 4 for The Black Angels
Great Music
Fine Line Music Cafe @
- Minneapolis @
, MN @
- Sat, Apr 20, 2013 @
Opening act(s): 1. Elephant Stone 2. The Ah-La-Lah's @
Posted 04/22/2013
by Screejie
Location:Minnesota
They are consummate musicians. They give a good show.
Show got a bit long with two opening bands. All three were interesting, fun, and good musicians, but none of them were really high, high, energy, so by the time the Black Angels came on, we were tired from standing & head nodding/swaying with the first two bands' music.
No one danced until an inexplicable mosh pit broke out during the Angels set. I love a good slam, but, really... The Black Angels are more sit-around-with-a-martini-and-a-smoke kind of band rather than a stomp-your-neighbor-in-time-with-the-beat kind of music.
Fine Line Music Cafe @
- Minneapolis @
, MN @
- Sat, Apr 20, 2013 @
Opening act(s): 1. Elephant Stone 2. The Ah-La-Lah's @
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Review 5 for The Black Angels
Black Angels at Fine Line...incredibly lackluster
Fine Line Music Cafe @
- Minneapolis @
, MN @
- Sat, Apr 20, 2013 @
Posted 04/22/2013
by musicfanmpls
Location:minneapolis, mn
I was unimpressed by both the band and the venue. I was expecting a high energy performance from these guys, but they were just mechanical and dull. They don't sound any different live than they do recorded, and with no stage presence or personality there is really no reason to bother seeing them in concert. The venue didn't help things either. I don't know if the Fine Line has upped their capacity to sell more tickets, but here was no room to move, even in the periphery. It makes for a wholly miserable concert going experience, even if you love the band you're there to see.
Fine Line Music Cafe @
- Minneapolis @
, MN @
- Sat, Apr 20, 2013 @
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Review 6 for The Black Angels
Great show in a disappointing city
Fine Line Music Cafe @
- Minneapolis @
, MN @
- Sat, Apr 20, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Finding out MPLS tows all cars past 11pm @
Opening act(s): Allah-lahs, Elephant Stone @
Posted 04/22/2013
by Anonymous
I love the Black Angels and one of the opening acts, the Allah-lahs. The other opener, Elephant Stone was also very good. Fine Line Music Cafe is an awesome venue. However, I was very very disappointed with the city of Minneapolis. I have never seen a city so restrictive in my life. No parking after 11pm - violators will be towed? Do you want people downtown supporting your businesses? I drove 4 hours to go to this show only to find out that I'd have to either pay extra to park in a ramp or I could park on the street and have to run outside, missing the show, to plug a meter every two hours. I decided to do the latter, and hoped to time meter-plugging with the breaks in-between bands. Because the bands are pretty notorious for being keen on certain substances and it was the 20th of April, the show didn't start until nearly an hour after the billed start time. This meant the show would go long past 11pm and I would have to move to a pay lot after all. This is far from my first time in the big city and I understand that parking in the city isn't ever cheap, but I've never seen a city treat people like that. 11pm? Shutting down parking when everything else is open for at least 3 more hours is absolutely crazy. Stop treating your citizens and more importantly your visitors like children. Don't think I will ever return. Good riddance.
Fine Line Music Cafe @
- Minneapolis @
, MN @
- Sat, Apr 20, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Finding out MPLS tows all cars past 11pm @
Opening act(s): Allah-lahs, Elephant Stone @
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Review 7 for The Black Angels
The Black Angels: Now that's a band!
Fine Line Music Cafe @
- Minneapolis @
, MN @
- Sat, Apr 20, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Every moment. @
Opening act(s): Alright. Not bad. @
Posted 04/22/2013
by MikeSch
Locals, take note - The Black Angels and their visuals are absolutely stunning! What a great rock band through and through and the Fine Line was a great venue for them. I would recommend they locate themselves at First Ave next time though. More room, for more people because they will need the room...
Fine Line Music Cafe @
- Minneapolis @
, MN @
- Sat, Apr 20, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Every moment. @
Opening act(s): Alright. Not bad. @
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Review 8 for The Black Angels
Webster Hall @
- New York @
, NY @
- Mon, Apr 8, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Getting to hear "Evil Things" (favorite track off of the new album) in person for the first time @
Opening act(s): Elephant Stone, Allah Lahs @
Posted 04/19/2013
by Ironwrathchild
Location:NY
Third time seeing the Angels in as many years, and they didn't disappoint!! No matter which album they're selecting songs from, they always bring a ferocious energy to their shows, truly a band you feel just as much as you hear! It's HIGHLY recommended that anyone even remotely curious about the band check them out, it'll be well worth your time!
Webster Hall @
- New York @
, NY @
- Mon, Apr 8, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Getting to hear "Evil Things" (favorite track off of the new album) in person for the first time @
Opening act(s): Elephant Stone, Allah Lahs @
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Review 9 for The Black Angels
Great band
Webster Hall @
- New York @
, NY @
- Mon, Apr 8, 2013 @
Posted 04/10/2013
by truthtelleveryoneyouknow
Location:New York, NY
These guys clearly know what they're doing by now and put on a good show. "Bad Vibrations" was awesome live.
If I could do it again, I'd listen to the new album more than once before seeing them - I wasn't able to understand most of the lyrics to the songs and it all started to blur together after about 30 minutes.
Also wish the sound was LOUDER. But that's just me.
Webster Hall @
- New York @
, NY @
- Mon, Apr 8, 2013 @
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Review 10 for The Black Angels
The El rey theater and the fox theater @
- Hollywood and Pamona @
, CA @
Posted 12/03/2011
by Anonymous
They played a really great gig. I saw them twice in one week just because they where that good. I would totally see them again.
The El rey theater and the fox theater @
- Hollywood and Pamona @
, CA @
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Review 11 for The Black Angels
Great show!
Masquerade @
- Atlanta @
, GA @
- Fri, Nov 4, 2011 @
Setlist: mostly all the songs of the first album @
Opening act(s): the second band was pretty good @
Posted 11/07/2011
by gyna77
Location:Kennesaw Ga
Sounded amazing and played all my favorite songs!!!
Masquerade @
- Atlanta @
, GA @
- Fri, Nov 4, 2011 @
Setlist: mostly all the songs of the first album @
Opening act(s): the second band was pretty good @
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Review 12 for The Black Angels
halloween show
Music Hall of Williamsburg @
- Brooklyn @
, NY @
- Mon, Oct 31, 2011 @
Favorite moment: Songs when they all joining in some sort of banging on drums, . Its pretty cool. @
Posted 11/06/2011
by Tinafed
Location:New York
Top 250 Contributor
All the guys were in costume for halloween. Very cool. but sometimes it was hard to hear the lyrics. at times. But still great music none the less.. Love them boys!!! and Girl....amazing sound. Loved it,
Music Hall of Williamsburg @
- Brooklyn @
, NY @
- Mon, Oct 31, 2011 @
Favorite moment: Songs when they all joining in some sort of banging on drums, . Its pretty cool. @
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Review 13 for The Black Angels
Tha Black Angels on Halloween
Music Hall of Williamsburg @
- Brooklyn @
, NY @
- Mon, Oct 31, 2011 @
Opening act(s): Exitmusic
Psychic Kills @
Psychic Kills @
Posted 11/02/2011
by rbv123
Location:10011
The band from Austin, TX played their Halloween gig at the Music Hall of Williamsburg in BK, NY dressed as if they just came from a Chain Saw Massacre. The neo-psychedelic drone of their lead singer Alex Maas and guitarists Christian Bland and Nate Ryan was complimented by the powerful drumming of Stephanie Bailey. The synchronized projections behind the performers pulled you deep into the music as if subliminal mesmerism were at hand. The only criticism I have is that the lyrics were hard to discern above the music leaving the vocals sounding like another (great) instrument in the mix. A fun show and perfectly suited to the occasion.
Music Hall of Williamsburg @
- Brooklyn @
, NY @
- Mon, Oct 31, 2011 @
Opening act(s): Exitmusic
Psychic Kills @
Psychic Kills @
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Review 14 for The Black Angels
Music Hall of Williamsburg @
- Brooklyn @
, NY @
- Mon, Oct 31, 2011 @
Posted 11/02/2011
by Anonymous
Location:New York, NY
Excellent show to see on Halloween. Black Angels never disappoint.
Music Hall of Williamsburg @
- Brooklyn @
, NY @
- Mon, Oct 31, 2011 @
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Review 15 for The Black Angels
Good Times!
Music Hall of Williamsburg @
- Brooklyn @
, NY @
- Sun, Oct 30, 2011 @
Favorite moment: The monster getting on stage. @
Opening act(s): Spindrift, Dead Meadow. @
Posted 11/01/2011
by HalfTonSession
Location:LI, NY
From the opening band to the end there was a positive energy that filled the room and a lot of reverb! This was the first time that i was to see Spindift and The Black Angels. Spindrift's feeling brings you back in time to the old west, very trippy. The hollow body & steel guitars, along with the complimenting vocals make for a broad , full sound. Dead Meadow, one of my favorites, with their original drummer put on another flawless presentation. I can't say enough about Dead Meadow. Such a great band! The Black Angels are pretty sick as well, with almost everyone playing bass to some pretty crazy lead guitars. they definitely had a jam of talent on board. MHOW is also a GREAT place for a show. From the way it is set up to the eateries local. A+
Music Hall of Williamsburg @
- Brooklyn @
, NY @
- Sun, Oct 30, 2011 @
Favorite moment: The monster getting on stage. @
Opening act(s): Spindrift, Dead Meadow. @
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Review 16 for The Black Angels
Music Hall of Williamsburg @
- Brooklyn @
, NY @
- Sat, Oct 29, 2011 @
Posted 10/31/2011
by Anonymous
Location:Clinton Hill, Brooklyn
It's a day and a half later and my ears are still ringing. Last time I saw them my ears only rang for a day. Well done! They're a loud gritty bunch that all people should experience at least once!
Music Hall of Williamsburg @
- Brooklyn @
, NY @
- Sat, Oct 29, 2011 @
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Review 17 for The Black Angels
Music Hall of Williamsburg @
- Brooklyn @
, NY @
- Sat, Oct 29, 2011 @
Posted 10/31/2011
by dinobolt
the black angels kick ass live, see them if you get a chance to. thats all folks.
Music Hall of Williamsburg @
- Brooklyn @
, NY @
- Sat, Oct 29, 2011 @
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Review 18 for The Black Angels
Not Worth Seeing Live
Newport Music Hall @
- Columbus @
, OH @
- Wed, Oct 19, 2011 @
Favorite moment: 3 days later when my ears stopped ringing @
Opening act(s): Spinsters? @
Posted 10/24/2011
by BigBabyJesus420
After listening to all their songs on Youtube, I thought they all sort of sounded the same. Well after listening to them live, their songs REALLY all sounded the same. On top of that, they didn't perform them as well live. Their volume was ridiculously loud. If it wasn't cranked enough, old dude kept SCREAMING INTO A MICROPHONE! Who does that? My ears rang for over 2 days afterwards. All in all I wish I would've just kept my $5.
Newport Music Hall @
- Columbus @
, OH @
- Wed, Oct 19, 2011 @
Favorite moment: 3 days later when my ears stopped ringing @
Opening act(s): Spinsters? @
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Review 19 for The Black Angels
The Black Angels - Live in Columbus, OH @ Newport
Newport Music Hall @
- Columbus @
, OH @
- Wed, Oct 19, 2011 @
Posted 10/21/2011
by Anonymous
Sick. So good. As good as the last time I saw them. Love it.
Newport Music Hall @
- Columbus @
, OH @
- Wed, Oct 19, 2011 @
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Review 20 for The Black Angels
Need a Better light show
Fine Line Music Cafe @
- Minneapolis @
, MN @
- Mon, Oct 17, 2011 @
Favorite moment: Right from the 1st note I knew I was in for a good ride, it took until the last few numbers for the light show to get on track @
Setlist: Manipulation, Black Grease, Bad Vibrations, prodigal Son, Entrance, Yellow, Mission, New Sniper, Old Sniper, Haunting, Sunday, Phosophene, Ronnettes, ( encore ) You on the Run, Melanie's @
Opening act(s): A good choice for leading up to the Angels, i would see ether band on their own @
Posted 10/19/2011
by Roky
Location:USA
I flew in from Denver to see this show, Denver is out of the way for most tours, I was not disappointed with what I heard , However the light show could of stayed in Texas as it added nothing to the experience.
Recommend Shane A Williams, Greeley Co, for a light show that would put the total experience on track, He did the show for them at the Bluebird in Denver.
The only song I missed them playing , would of been in the encore " You in Color "
Recommend Shane A Williams, Greeley Co, for a light show that would put the total experience on track, He did the show for them at the Bluebird in Denver.
The only song I missed them playing , would of been in the encore " You in Color "
Fine Line Music Cafe @
- Minneapolis @
, MN @
- Mon, Oct 17, 2011 @
Favorite moment: Right from the 1st note I knew I was in for a good ride, it took until the last few numbers for the light show to get on track @
Setlist: Manipulation, Black Grease, Bad Vibrations, prodigal Son, Entrance, Yellow, Mission, New Sniper, Old Sniper, Haunting, Sunday, Phosophene, Ronnettes, ( encore ) You on the Run, Melanie's @
Opening act(s): A good choice for leading up to the Angels, i would see ether band on their own @
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