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Thursday, November 20, 2008


10 reasons why the Eagles of Death Metal will be one of my top shows of 2008:
10. They had a very good opening band in The Duke Spirit. Sexy, Debbie Harry-like lead singer, catchy tunes, and an engaged crowd. While I wouldn't go see them again, they got the audience revved up for the headliner.
9. I had an excellent spot on the rail. It wasn't my normal spot in the corner, but more towards the center of the balcony. I stood next to an upright spooning couple, but the chick looked like supermodel and David Bowie lover, Iman.
8. The opening track, "I Only Want You" was the perfect lead-in. To be honest, I had only heard a couple of EODM songs prior to the show, but this one set the tone for the rest of the evening.
7. Lead singer and head Eagle, Jesse Hughes is probably the most entertaining lead singer this side of Craig Finn. It is really something that needs to be seen and can not be explained. A true rock and roll entertainer.
6. The other guitarist played a Flying V. Jay Reatard plays a Flying V. So did Jimi Hendrix and Randy Rhoads. Rad.
5. The crowd (and the band) were really into the show. It was one of those evenings when there was a symbiotic relationship between audience and band. The crowd was lively, yet seemingly not aggressive. Lots of dudes, but all seemed to be well behaved (unlike The Hold Steady show). The EODM seemed damn appreciative of the crowd. It was a great vibe.
4. Good 70"s style stage banter. Lots of "CAN YOU DIG IT" and shout-outs to the ladies.
3. They played 2 covers ("Stuck in the Middle With You" by Stealers Wheel and "Brown Sugar" by The Stones). All bands need to throw a cover song into their set. If you put in 2, well, that's even more kick-ass.
2. Unfortunately, Jimbromski had to bail on the show due to his ill offspring. I usually don't mind going to shows alone, but this was one that you kind of wanted to share with some friends. Luckily, I ran into a friend during the Duke Spirit. Karma.
1. Jesse Hughes moustache. Ridiculously bushy, like a 70's porn star. Somehow it added to the whole experience.
While probably not the best music I have seen live this year (that undoubtedly goes to the band from Oxford that played in a monsoon), this was probably the most entertaining show I have seen in 2008. I'm a believer now.

4 comments:

Jimbromski said...

of course I fucking missed it


who'd you run into at DS?

Jumbo Slice said...

Isn't Josh Homme in the band? Or is that just when recording and not on tour?

That dude's stache is awesome.

Jumbo Slice said...

Forgot to mention - I totally agree w/ you on the covers as long as they aren't totally obscure. I don't care if you play some a rare b-side from a band I've never even heard of. Play something quality and add to it. "Stuck in the Middle With You" and "Brown Sugar" are excellent choices.

sacklunch said...

Yeah, Josh Homme is somehow part of the band, yet I don't think he tours with them. In any case, he wasn't there, it was just a 4-piece.