I was not around for any of the Psychedelic Furs shows in the 80’s, being a young kid and all. But I can tell that they have not lost any of the excitement of playing live. From Tim Butler mouthing the words to the songs (sans microphone) to Richard Butler’s interaction and face time with the crowd, their energy is contagious, and the crowd was buzzing before they even stepped on stage.
The Furs have been at it for a long time, since their founding in 1977. Despite breakups and going other directions, they have not stopped being what they are: a great band.
Richard Butler’s gargle-glass voice lead the band through a rocking set before a packed house Tuesday at the Crystal Ballroom. The whole show was exciting from the first opening act, Amusement Parks On Fire, through the second act, Happy Mondays.
Bassist Tim Butler’s control of the bottom end just makes you want to dance, and Mars Williams keeps the energy going with his incredible mastery of the Saxophone.
The Psychedelic Furs played all of their hits and some of the more obscure songs as well. If you are a rabid fan, or just looking for a great show, I would recommend seeing them as they swing through your town.
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Easily in my top ten of the year, however…
by Jarrod Dunham on Sat Dec 5, 2009 at 01.05 pm from the entry: Bear In Heaven - "Beast Rest Forth Mouth" - Bin It
Thanks Colin, it’s great! 
Happy blogging.
by Foss on Sat Dec 5, 2009 at 07.23 am from the entry: Essential Listening: Priors "What You Need (Hey Champ Remix)"
love the review...makes me wish even more that I’d been there!! & the photos are killer, colin!
by nicci on Fri Dec 4, 2009 at 09.40 pm from the entry: Friendly Fires + The xx + Holly Miranda - Doug Fir (Portland, OR; Nov. 25, 2009)
I thought you’d like this josh.
by colin on Fri Dec 4, 2009 at 06.10 pm from the entry: Full Brother Ali concert from the Fresh Air Tour (download)
thanks austin!
by colin on Fri Dec 4, 2009 at 06.06 pm from the entry: Essential Listening: Priors "What You Need (Hey Champ Remix)"
hell yeah! judging by “us,” brother ali is at the top of his (the) game right now. can’t wait to hear some of his new stuff live.
by josh on Fri Dec 4, 2009 at 05.54 pm from the entry: Full Brother Ali concert from the Fresh Air Tour (download)
Hey Champ really hit it outta the park with this one. Check out the full remix tape at their website, www.heychamp.com
You can download it for free too! Awesome!
by austin on Fri Dec 4, 2009 at 05.54 pm from the entry: Essential Listening: Priors "What You Need (Hey Champ Remix)"
Did they play any Love Spit Love songs? I heart.