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Jun 15, 2016

Alternative, deathrock, post-punk show.

Old school deathrock in a new album from 80's band Altar De Fey, proving that the Bay Area indeed had a thriving deathrock scene in the 80's.  You can tell they existed at the same time as Christian Death. This album is a mix of new and newly recorded old.  The next song is new.

Snitch: Altar De Fey (San Francisco)(0:28-6:18)

Romantic new wave and synth stuff, ultra ultra romantic.  Reminded me of early Peter Murphy, all the shimmering guitars.

Everything: Private Pact (Denmark)(6:19-11:48)

The sound of revitalist post-punk: deep bass, attitude, British, but French.  Loved this album, brought me back some memories of being alone in my room, and depressed.  The best time of my life.

Adulthood Is A Farce: Litovsk (France)(11:49-15:29)

Mourn is called "Albini-style", sharp and ferocious, the angst of early Courtney Love, yes I said it.  But with way more complexity - jazz-y, earnest gorgeous pop.  They are between the ages of 16 and 19!!

Storyteller: Mourn (Barcelona)(15:30-17:55)

A 6-track E.P. from Rendez-Vous, their second album to date.  Dance it! This is brilliant.

Distance: Rendez-Vous (Paris)(17:56-21:23)

Definitely the vocals of B-52's, am I right? The back and forth of female and male, super poppy, and this next song, that is reminiscent of early New Order.  All good influences. PLAYING IN SF AND OAKLAND IN JULY!!

Providence: Masses (AU)(21:25-23:57)

Well-known Philly 2-piece. Darkwave and gloom. Very romantic and moody. Mastered a bit loud.

Winged Thing II: Night Sins (Philly)(24:41-29:02)

Vocals are the highlight here, not trying to be the usual post-punk vocalist style (though there's nothing wrong with that shit).  I love when you can hear all the excellent influences. "Negative Space is the awkward silence in between our songs where you are meant to applaud."

B1: Negative Space (UK)(29:03-32:17)

This band reminded me of Dinosaur Jr., sexy vocals on top of angular melodic rock; and add a lot more genres: rockabilly (a bit), alternative, post-punk.

Like Ghosts: Gloom Sleeper (Germany)(32:18-37:52)

Romantic and dreamy, swirling and shimmering pop.

Blume: Eagulls (UK)(37:53-42:04)

Debut album from a political band: animal rights, anti-war, anti-violence, anarchist.

The Image Has Started To Crumble: Silence (Philly)(42:36-45:22)

3-piece that no longer exist, this is their last full-length.  A bit of hardcore and punk, that Boston style, but with the romantic inclination of post-punk. 

Burial Hymn: Bloody Gears (Boston)(45:23-49:06)

First release, which is a 7".  Very gothy and dark, vocals with the punk intonation of John Lydon.

Raise The Flag And Look To The Skies: Air Hunger (Chicago/Finland)(49:07-53:05)

New 7" from this strong stylish poppy band.

Solititude: Criminal Code (WA)(53:06-55:35)

Distorted gothic rock from Texas. Demo album.

Schism: Ritual Order (Texas)(55:36-END)