Wednesday, October 22, 2008
The Spin The Spin: Cold War Kids and Delta Spirit at Mercy Lounge
Posted by The Spin on Wed, Oct 22, 2008 at 10:52 AM
We feel entitled to take the lazy route from time to time...especially when we're feeling overly spun. Here are our notes from Cold War Kids/Delta Spirit at Mercy Lounge:
The Mercy Lounge was sold out and at full capacity when we arrived—a turnout that made Saturday night’s Pollard crowd seem dishearteningly puny.
We saw fewer familiar faces and more folks who looked like they have couples tanning packages.
A.A. Bondy should have played for longer than 30 minutes.
Delta Spirit should have taken less than 30 minutes to set up, but we suppose that comes with the territory when you tote a massive marching band bass drum to every one of your shows.
It looks like Delta Spirit’s incessant coast-to-coast touring is taking its toll on the San Diego boys. Singer Matt Vasquez wasn’t the freshly shaven, pomaded crooner we saw at 3rd & Lindsley last month. He looked a bit more like a hobo to whom someone had handed a Fender Jazzmaster. And the Styrofoam cup full of whiskey wasn’t helping.
We’re glad Delta Spirit’s rhythm section defected from their Christian emo-pop days in Noise Ratchet. Their soulful, driving grooves are well utilized in the Spirit.
Apparently they sell 24 hats. Like the show 24. And apparently some dudes wear them. And apparently said dudes like to wedge themselves into the four inches of space between you and your girlfriend.
Nathan Willett, the lead singer from Cold War Kids, sounds live just like he does on the albums. Which is fine if you’re into androgynous, obnoxious caterwauling.
The crowd—who clearly got off on piano rock—might as well have been shouting “Play the single!” though they were in fact just singing along to the more gimmicky hooks and dancing in a manner that inspired serious douchebumps.
We couldn’t have agreed more when Willett started in on the lyrics to “Something is Not Right With Me.”
We think we might have discovered who Parachute Musical counts amongst their primary influences.
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I went, it was pretty boring. If a local band played the exact same simplistic jammy piano groove, no one would have cared. Luckily, the Mercy Lounge is a great place when you don't have to wait on a drink. I wish 400 people could fit at the 5 Spot to see Colour Revolt, Tallest Trees & Human Voice on November 2 to witness true awesomeness.
Seriously, how many more pairs of leggings could have fit in the Mercy Lounge last night?
Me and my husband agreed. The headliner should have been AA Bondy/Delta Spirit.
AA Bondy's set was AWESOME!
am i the only nashvillian [with good taste in music] who actually really enjoyed Cold War Kids' set?? the only obnoxious thing about the night was the overwhelming amount of drunken assbastards who seemed to be there just because Cold War Kids are apparently "cool" at the moment. "play the single," indeed.
this was my first time seeing AA Bondy or Delta Spirit, and i was more than impressed by both. too bad they're not local, because i'd love to see them play here all the time.
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZING!!!
you got us
but seriously our primary influences have always
been terrible relationships and the emotional pain of being children of divorce...
but who cares!
BIG SHOW November 1st Exit/In 9pm!!
All incredibly gifted writers for the Cream are invited!
-PM
seriously?!?. . . . I haven't seen cold war kids since 2006. . .but was playing with an artist who had a residency at Piano's in NYC. They did 2 nights there and i was incredibly impressed with them both nights. I haven't really paid attention since then but has something changed?
Bawston Sean, you are officially invited. If you'd like to come hear us, we'll make it free for you and a friend. This way if you don't like us, you didn't waste you money. If you do like us, perhaps at the next show you can support us with your $5. Send us an email at let us know.
-parachute
Yeah, I know nobody on here cares, but I was just being catty because I forgot to get tickets and I've a remarkable capacity for bitterness. Plus, I happen to like CWK. I also pretty sure I shouldn't have quit writing for the Scene...but it seemed necessary at the time. Anyway, say "douchebumps" all you want, kids. But seriously, when was the last time you were at a show where there weren't lots of douches running around wedging themselves in between you and your old lady?
"But seriously, when was the last time you were at a show where there weren't lots of douches running around wedging themselves in between you and your old lady?"
you mean the last time i was at a show you weren't at?
Terrorist Fist-Jab to Sullivan. Douchebumps is totally his. There's no way a 10-year-old could have come up with that.
"you mean the last time i was at a show you weren't at?"
Ooh, dead clever. Savage wit.
i was asking a simple question. i don't go to shows very often that are full of douches. judging by your comment you usually go to shows like this.
i'm sorry you missed the show, since it was so important to you that you forgot to buy tickets. if you like cold war kids, you'll love this band.
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