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Mew
Act: Mew
Hometown: Copenhagen, Denmark
Venue: La Zona Rosa, 9 p.m. Saturday
Pre-show buzz: Although the venue was nowhere close to being full, most everyone there had come to see Mew.
High point: The entire set was a high point. Mew played grandiose, proggy, indie rock that’s ready-made for arenas.
Bonus points: To drummer Silas Graae, for setting up on stage left. It’s a bold move, but it’s always nice when someone is brave enough to do it.
Post-show buzz: Mew made a few new fans for life, including me.
Afterthoughts: I think Mew’s singer is a spot-on ringer for Yes vocalist Jon Anderson, although the person standing next to me disagreed. These dudes have been playing together since they were in middle school, and it shows in their tightness. Mew plays majestic, guitar heavy, spacey indie rock. Until Radiohead picks up their guitars again, check out Mew live or pick up one of their albums. They’ve got all the same influences and are equally as talented. It’s a big claim, but it’s true.
Comments
By Annoyed
March 18, 2007 2:56 AM | Link to this
WHY was this set moved up an hour??
What a huge disappointment to catch only the last two songs!
Would’ve been nice if SX would’ve texted everyone with an update of the set change instead of texting us about where Donovan was performing.
For Real.