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Review 1 for of Montreal

4 / 5

Of Montreal's modern period

The Fillmore @

- San Francisco @

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- Thu, Mar 22, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Standout song: "The Past is a Grotesque Animal" @

Setlist: "The Party is Crashing Us Now", "Heimdalsgate like a Promethean Curse", "So Begins Our Alabee", "She's a Rejector", "A Sentence of Sorts in Kongsvinger", "Gronlandic Edit", "Nonpareil of Favor", "The Past is a Grotesque Animal", "No Conclusion", "Id Engager" @

Opening act(s): Kishi Bashi, Deerhoof @

Posted 03/24/2012

by meowth

Location:Bay Area, CA

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The Fillmore in San Francisco is a magical venue; its gargantuan red curtains transport listeners to a special timeless place where the musical goddesses and concert-goers have convened since the venue's historic opening in 1968. Fast forward to March 2012 on an unsuspecting Thursday evening, the stage was graced again, this time by Athens, GA indie-rockers, of Montreal, with a set of music from their modern period, a period spanning from 2005 to the present (see albums Sunlandic Twins, Hissing Fauna, Skeletal Lamping, False Priest, and Paralytic Stalks). Energetic performance art dominates the band's stage aesthetic, with clever use of balloons, projection screens, and vaudeville boosting the level of audience-band interaction to new heights. The stage setup favored a subdued Kevin Barnes in the spotlight, alternately playing keyboard and singing seated for one song and then prancing about the stage like a wild front-man for the next. The standout musician of the night, however, was Bryan Poole, aka the Late B.P. Helium, whose laudable composure on guitar and backing vocals was impressively professional -- even stage diving headfirst into the sea of outstreched hands could not shake this admirable musician's cool composure. All things considered, I recommend this band to the newcomer, the hardcore fan, and anyone in-between; there is enough indie-rock goodness gushing and oozing from them to keep even the most pretentious, self-conscious hipster satisfied. Yet, it is the utter humanity and vulnerability in the songs and lyrics that will ultimately determine whether their music stays or fades with the passing of time. I wholeheartedly hope for the former. Of Montreal, "... forever! Forever, forever!" ["Suffer For Fashion" - Hissing Fauna].

The Fillmore @

- San Francisco @

, CA @

- Thu, Mar 22, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Standout song: "The Past is a Grotesque Animal" @

Opening act(s): Kishi Bashi, Deerhoof @

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Review 2 for of Montreal

5 / 5

Great show!

Paradise Rock Club @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Wed, Dec 12, 2012 @

Favorite moment: When we finally got there (we were running late)! @

Opening act(s): Missed the opener... @

Posted 12/16/2012

by sheeperton

Location:Boston

As always, Of Montreal gave an extraordinary performance! And I always like the Paradise as a venue, no complaints.

Paradise Rock Club @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Wed, Dec 12, 2012 @

Favorite moment: When we finally got there (we were running late)! @

Opening act(s): Missed the opener... @

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Review 3 for of Montreal

5 / 5

AMAZING!

Paradise Rock Club @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Wed, Dec 12, 2012 @

Favorite moment: I would have to say...all of it. @

Opening act(s): Foxygen @

Posted 12/14/2012

by HeyItsBeth1292

First off, I would just like to applaude the opener, Foxygen. They completely exceeded my expectations. Usually, I don't pay a lot of attention to the opening bands, but I really enjoyed their unique sound, and Sam, the lead singer, was so entertaining to watch.
Anyways, before I saw their show, I didn't listen to of Montreal that often, but that has completely changed. I am OBSESSED now. Their show wasn't just amazing because they were good live (though they do sound quite good live), but because they put on an entire performance for us. There was never a moment where I wasn't completely entranced by all the cool visuals, colors, and the strange creatures that would occasionally make an appearance on stage. I'm sad that it's over, and I'm definitely going to see them again! :)

Paradise Rock Club @

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- Wed, Dec 12, 2012 @

Favorite moment: I would have to say...all of it. @

Opening act(s): Foxygen @

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Review 4 for of Montreal

5 / 5

Webster Hall @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Dec 11, 2012 @

Posted 12/14/2012

by gertruder11

If there was one band that I would recommend you see live at least once in your lifetime, it would be of Montreal. Their shows are insane theatrical experiences that will make you feel like a better person for having attended them. Guaranteed.

Webster Hall @

- New York @

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- Tue, Dec 11, 2012 @

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Review 5 for of Montreal

4 / 5

Stage antics were great and sound was good

Paradise Rock Club @

- Boston @

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- Wed, Dec 12, 2012 @

Favorite moment: A white balloon train was passed around the audience. @

Opening act(s): They weren't bad but I forget their name. @

Posted 12/14/2012

by curlyben

Location:Cambridge

I was expecting a bit more and didn't hear a few songs that I really wanted.

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- Wed, Dec 12, 2012 @

Favorite moment: A white balloon train was passed around the audience. @

Opening act(s): They weren't bad but I forget their name. @

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Review 6 for of Montreal

5 / 5

my first of montreal concert

Webster Hall @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Dec 11, 2012 @

Favorite moment: the extremely successful crowd surfing they did @

Posted 12/13/2012

by twentytree

Location:NYC

i'd heard from friends that seeing of montreal live was quite an experience. i had already built it up in my head and even with all the hype i was still blown away by how phenomenal it was. the band had some of the most creative performances i've ever seen and really engaged the audience. Kevin Barnes was a fantastically talented stage presence and the whole band gave such a good vibe. the sound system was pretty good. overall of montreal just managed to turn a concert into a huge party.
If there is any downside it would be that the people who run the venue didn't seem to fully do their part and another thing was that my friends and i were hte only people who seemed to be younger than 28.

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- Tue, Dec 11, 2012 @

Favorite moment: the extremely successful crowd surfing they did @

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Review 7 for of Montreal

4 / 5

refreshingly orginal

Webster Hall @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Dec 11, 2012 @

Favorite moment: the encore was amazing - especailyy the crowd surfing american flag and cape dude... he came all the way to the back and rojnd thorn -- hard core! @

Posted 12/13/2012

by themack

Location:webster hall

great show, great venue. loved it from beginning to end. high energy, unique stagecraft and lighting, and an energetic crowd made the night wonderful. brought some friends to join in, and they loved it too - raves all around. wonderful! we're actually considering a road trip to Montreal to see the band on their home turf... flying up on the ultra cool, civilized and cost effective Porter Airlines....

Webster Hall @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Dec 11, 2012 @

Favorite moment: the encore was amazing - especailyy the crowd surfing american flag and cape dude... he came all the way to the back and rojnd thorn -- hard core! @

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Review 8 for of Montreal

4 / 5

Fun Show!

Webster Hall @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Dec 11, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Many - big naked boobies, gigantic balloon snake, superman crowd surfing the entire length of club, dancing skeletons, many more. @

Setlist: I have two of their albums and I didn't recognize one song. @

Posted 12/13/2012

by Gowa

Location:Long Beach NY

of Montreal was great! Very theatrical performance, unique music, fantastic musicianship and I would recommend to anyone who likes unique rock and appreciates creativity. Kevin Barnes is the real deal - a true artist who lets it all out in concert.
BTW - I'm 52 and most of the crowd were in their 20's but very cool people and they didn't call me grandpa - not once!
Go see of Montreal if you can!

Webster Hall @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Dec 11, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Many - big naked boobies, gigantic balloon snake, superman crowd surfing the entire length of club, dancing skeletons, many more. @

Setlist: I have two of their albums and I didn't recognize one song. @

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Review 9 for of Montreal

1 / 5

Worst Experience "NOT" seeing of Montreal at all

Webster Hall @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Dec 11, 2012 @

Opening act(s): Who knows who cares @

Posted 12/13/2012

by LavenderBlonde

Location:NJ

I bought tickets to see of Montreal. Not two opening bands for 2 hours, while of Montreal's set didn't even begin until 10pm. My friend and I just decided to leave. This is the first time this has happened to me and I've been seeing of Montreal for 5 years, 3 shows at Webster Hall with similar start time and they've never gone on that late. I live in New Jersey and couldn't even see them bc I would of missed my train and been stranded in NYC.

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- Tue, Dec 11, 2012 @

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Review 10 for of Montreal

5 / 5

Don't think about it. JUST GO!

The National @

- Richmond @

, VA @

- Wed, Jun 13, 2012 @

Posted 06/17/2012

by Anonymous

I had never heard an Of Montreal song before I went. I'd heard of the band, but that's about it. This band is so high energy, the front man was just absolutely captivating to watch. His vocals are so great and impressive, his dance moves are silly and sexy. I left this show feeling elated.

I was also, for some reason, under the impression that this band made soft indie-type music. FALSE. These guys rocked way harder than anything I was expecting. It was just, ahh, such a great show. So eclectic. So theatrical. So unexpected. So damn fun. JUST GO!

The National @

- Richmond @

, VA @

- Wed, Jun 13, 2012 @

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Review 11 for of Montreal

5 / 5

The National @

- Richmond @

, VA @

- Wed, Jun 13, 2012 @

Posted 06/15/2012

by Anonymous

The music and performers are incredible, the actors and props are creative, the vibe was intense and soo much FUN! I'm looking out for this band the next time they're touring anywhere near me. Without a doubt, new favorite band :)

The National @

- Richmond @

, VA @

- Wed, Jun 13, 2012 @

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Review 12 for of Montreal

5 / 5

Loved the balloons and masked mystery men!

The National @

- Richmond @

, VA @

- Wed, Jun 13, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Reveal of the big (fake) boobs on two masked dancers. @

Opening act(s): Yip Deceiver was awesome! Didn't get a chance to see Chappo. Darn. @

Posted 06/15/2012

by compassionateone

Location:Richmond, VA

I figured Of Montreal would be campy, but wow. The lead singer was all glammed out and very androgynous. Almost every song had some kinky twist with the addition four masked performers/dancers. I love it when the band smiles, and these folks were happy to be playing. I also loved Yip Deceiver's heavy beats right before. I'll be downloading some of that too.

The National @

- Richmond @

, VA @

- Wed, Jun 13, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Reveal of the big (fake) boobs on two masked dancers. @

Opening act(s): Yip Deceiver was awesome! Didn't get a chance to see Chappo. Darn. @

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Review 13 for of Montreal

5 / 5

Webster Hall @

- New York @

, NY @

- Sat, Mar 31, 2012 @

Posted 04/11/2012

by Anonymous

Of Montreal puts so much thought into their shows!

Webster Hall @

- New York @

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- Sat, Mar 31, 2012 @

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Review 14 for of Montreal

4 / 5

of montreal awesomeness

Variety Playhouse @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Sat, Apr 7, 2012 @

Opening act(s): kishi bashi
loney dear @

Posted 04/09/2012

by thatofa

Location:atlanta, georgia

This concert was a great end to the tour! I loved the art and lights incorporated into the songs. The staff at Variety Playhouse were helpful and friendly. There was more than enough seating since most people moved to the front when of montreal came on stage. I found a particularly good view on a barstool on the upper level seating level. Hardly any people up there paired with a spectacular view and room to dance = awesome. I wasn't really impressed with the opening acts, kishi bashi and loney dear. However, seeing kishi bashi join in with of montreal after his set was exciting. Overall it was a great experience. Of montreal concerts never fail at delivering awesome music in a creative and funky way.

Favorite Moment: The encore. I'm not a huge fan of Paralytic Stalks and the encore was filled with all of my favorites. The band really took off and the audience got super hyped during that last set!

Variety Playhouse @

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- Sat, Apr 7, 2012 @

Opening act(s): kishi bashi
loney dear @

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Review 15 for of Montreal

5 / 5

kishi bashi, lony dear and of montreal

Variety Playhouse @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Sat, Apr 7, 2012 @

Posted 04/09/2012

by papayak

Location:savannah, ga

This was the fourth time I'd seen of montreal and it didn't disappoint. Their set was more than satifying. They had a perfect mixture of old and new music. genious.

Kishi Bashi was the first opener and he is incredible. He is a perfect example of music as an art form.

Loney Dear was pretty good but the mellow tone of them didn't fit in with the rest of the show. the crowd got really restless.

Variety Playhouse @

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- Sat, Apr 7, 2012 @

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Review 16 for of Montreal

5 / 5

Coldplay are very forgettable.

Variety Playhouse @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Sat, Apr 7, 2012 @

Favorite moment: YOU BETTER WATCH YOURSELF! @

Setlist: Started off with Gelid Ascent and Spiteful Intervention (ie; Paralytic stalks intro). Encore was mostly Skeletal Lampings but finished with Gronlandic Edit and A Sentence Sorts In Kongsvinger. @

Opening act(s): Loney Dear; sweet sounding but not for me. @

Posted 04/09/2012

by Anonymous

Location:Alabama

Starting off with a ton of Paralytic Stalks, plenty of Hissing Fauna and Skeletal Lampings so a super good setlist in my opinion. Stage show was not the most interesting I've seen of theirs, boring costumes, but the music was a ok and that's what we're there for really so nay matter. Sound quality was pretty good, generally good renditions of their studio versions. Three thumbs up.

Variety Playhouse @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Sat, Apr 7, 2012 @

Favorite moment: YOU BETTER WATCH YOURSELF! @

Opening act(s): Loney Dear; sweet sounding but not for me. @

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Review 17 for of Montreal

5 / 5

Variety Playhouse @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Sat, Apr 7, 2012 @

Posted 04/09/2012

by Anonymous

Unique, erratic, tongue-in-cheek white-boy hipster funk. Very fun show.

Variety Playhouse @

- Atlanta @

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- Sat, Apr 7, 2012 @

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Review 18 for of Montreal

5 / 5

Paradise Rock Club @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sun, Apr 1, 2012 @

Posted 04/08/2012

by Anonymous

Location:worcester

oh so good best band to see live. if there is one show you go to see this year make it of montreal

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- Sun, Apr 1, 2012 @

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Review 19 for of Montreal

4 / 5

Of Montreal was extreme phantagorsmic and unreal!!

Paradise Rock Club @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sun, Apr 1, 2012 @

Favorite moment: The encore set when they played Gallery Piece. @

Opening act(s): Kishi Bashi, Loney Dear @

Posted 04/07/2012

by AbeP

Location:Portland, Me

Oh what a night! Cant really describe what I witnessed and heard. It was all too amazing, all too much to take in. As an avid listener to Of Montreal for three years now, the show was everything I expected it to be and more. I couldn't of asked for a better night. opening acts Kishi Bashi and Loney Dear were great as well, even better when Kishi Bashi joined Of Montreal during their set. All in all; the best of times was had. Great job Kevin Barnes and crew.

Paradise Rock Club @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sun, Apr 1, 2012 @

Favorite moment: The encore set when they played Gallery Piece. @

Opening act(s): Kishi Bashi, Loney Dear @

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Review 20 for of Montreal

3 / 5

KISHI BASHI!

Paradise Rock Club @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sun, Apr 1, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Kishi Bashi @

Opening act(s): Kishi Bashi and Loney Dear @

Posted 04/04/2012

by Civin

Just saw them last night for the 6th time. Pretty sweet. The crowd seems to be getting a little less tolerable though. Anyway, of the two openers Loney Dear was painfully boring, but Kishi Bashi was AMAZZZZZZZZING! Not the first time an Of Montreal opener has outplayed the main act (Janelle Monae).

Paradise Rock Club @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sun, Apr 1, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Kishi Bashi @

Opening act(s): Kishi Bashi and Loney Dear @

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