If you’re new to the Brazilian Girls then you would have gotten the usual surprises; they’re not Brazilian, and only one is a girl (That honor belongs to the elegant lead singer Sabina Sciubba). But if you were a more seasoned fan of the Brazilian Girls, their show at the Paradise Rock Club on Thursday October 9th would have had its own share of surprises in store for you. Namely, that the Brazilian Girls seem to have left behind the party scene.
Whether this is a good thing or not remains to be seen, but for any in the crowd expecting a sensualized, revved up throwback to the days when the BG’s would rock the New York Nublu scene, they left unsatisfied. Which is a little strange… because the songs off the new album New York are not bad. The single “Good Time” will move you to have just what the title tells you, and most all of the old time Brazilian Girl favorites, “Jique,” “Don’t Stop” and “Pussy” got played. But the energy just wasn’t there. The volume was down and stage theatrics were at a minimum. The band seemed like maybe they’d been away from home one day too many and couldn’t muster much more than some low-key prancing around the stage. Even odder was the wall of plexiglass separating drummer Aaron Johnston from the crowd. Perhaps they’re were going for a more muffled sound but it seemed to serve more as a barricade between the drums and the crowd and add an extra bit of sedation to an already pretty mellow show.
It seems like the Brazilian Girl’s, in their third album, are searching for an identity beyond the faster paced bohemian club sound that brought them to notoriety, but they haven’t quite found what they’re looking for yet. It’s especially obvious on the meandering carnival sound of “Berlin.” As a result, the sometimes slow and wandering music translated into a sometimes slow and wandering show. Which maybe isn’t the worst thing in the world. Just be forewarned, these BG’s are not the same BG’s you grew up on in the first two albums.
Read more about Brazilian Girls in Rob Vassegh’s interview at the Bostonist.
Two songs go in, one comes out. Pick a side.
Also, I have yet to pay this venue a visit, is it good spot? good people, good vibe, good atmosphere?
... man, i hope i win some tickets…
by Jaz Bonnin-Aldatz on Thu May 17, 2012 at 12.27 am from the entry: It's all good, see Fishbone for free at Fête
Looking forward to the show. Would love to win some tix for my pals.
by MC Breath on Wed May 16, 2012 at 07.40 pm from the entry: It's all good, see Fishbone for free at Fête
I’m dying to see him no better place than FETE!!
by Telly on Tue May 15, 2012 at 02.57 pm from the entry: we'll see you (and Talib Kweli) at Fête!
Sound does matter. Viva Le Fete!
by Auquanetta on Tue May 15, 2012 at 01.13 pm from the entry: we'll see you (and Talib Kweli) at Fête!
YES! i MUST go to this show! i was just strollin down the street the other day and saw the poster! SO stoked they’ll be in town.
by Jaz on Mon May 14, 2012 at 05.30 pm from the entry: It's all good, see Fishbone for free at Fête
Fete Forever!!
by Tabitha on Mon May 14, 2012 at 05.08 pm from the entry: we'll see you (and Talib Kweli) at Fête!
Congratulations and thank you to Fete for bringing talent to Providence! We needed this venue and vibe. Bless.
oh and I’d love to win tickets; its my boyfriends bday:D
by Ellen on Mon May 14, 2012 at 07.23 am from the entry: we'll see you (and Talib Kweli) at Fête!
