Super Furry Animals

Managed to make it out to see Super Furry Animals at the Avalon.

The show was one for the books. Caribou opened. I didn't know much of their stuff but was really impressed. Crudely animated sequences synched perfectly to their various instrumental/semi-vocal soundtracks. Dual drums and guitar made for some epic rock.

Supper Furry took the stage through a goofy introductory video with an A-team theme. The first third of the show was solid, but pretty streight forward. As the show progressed, songs merged togethor and a vibe was created. The visuals were un-remarkable until halfway through the show. Suddenly it all fell togethor and performance really took off. They kept their more rocking songs till the end apexing with the political "They Don't Give a Fuck", which was prefaced by a video montage with the phrase "All Governments Lie and Murder". The band wore glowing suites and the lights were pretty dark for most of the show, so it was more about watching the videos and feelin the performance grow. Except at one point, the singer slipped on a big power-rangers helmet for a bit.

I'd definately see both bands again.

Last week I saw Deerhoof at the Echo. Another show that really found its feet (get it...deerhoof) towards the end of the show. They have definately become a force to be reckoned with. The opening bands sucked.

O.k., so I'm not much of a show reviewer.