A look at the cover of It’s Frightening, the White Rabbits’ killer, sophomore release, yields a pretty good glimpse of what’s to come at one of the band’s shows. The image, which depicts a drummer maniacally attacking his set, sheds light on the passion each member of the White Rabbits brings to the stage for a performance. And Tuesday, at the Doug Fir, the image was further brought to life as four of the six band members ended up striking the drum set throughout the night.
These boys held absolutely nothing back, throwing themselves into every beat they created, thus developing a sound only a group like the White Rabbits could. Bouncing back and forth between instruments, the band injected a frenzied energy into their songs, and the audience. For “Kid On My Shoulders,” best-known for its indie/island shuffle, three band members grabbed drum sticks and a maraca to pound a delicious rhythm into the tune.
The band’s performance of “Midnight And I,” a slower, darker track than most of their others, highlighted the dynamics that define the White Rabbits. Edging in and out of eerie melodies, the group captivated the audience with intense notes from the piano, drums, and guitars. But the lead and back-up vocals proved just as essential, providing harmony to each other while adding a needed ingredient to the band’s sound.
Closing with the hot new single “Percussion Gun,” the band showed the crowd their unique style won’t be leaving the stage of the music industry any time soon. With the magnitude of the song swelling by the second, the White Rabbits sang of their take on love in a rambling, hip-shaking way no member of the audience could deny.
Labeled indie-rock, the truth of it shows White Rabbits to be playing essential rock ‘n’ roll beats, layered with haunting rhythms and eclectic lyrics. Produced by Spoon’s Britt Daniel, It’s Frightening reveals the future for these Missouri-born boys: moody yet jubilant, and full of outrageously good times to come.
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Was a little skeptical at first, but I have to say, this is pretty awesome. I agree, she should release it.
by Siri on Thu Nov 12, 2009 at 04.46 pm from the entry: Solange (Beyonce's sister) covers Dirty Projectors
At least they’ll still be here on Nov 25!
by Siri on Thu Nov 12, 2009 at 04.40 pm from the entry: The xx go from 4 to 3.
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by discosalt on Thu Nov 12, 2009 at 02.24 pm from the entry: NSFW: Flaming Lips Naked Bike Video
I heard an earlier version of this song, I think it was off of one of the LSTN compilations. I liked the older version better - a bit darker, not so cleaned up, and quite a bit rockier. Check it out and it might change your perception of them for the better.
by Jake on Thu Nov 12, 2009 at 12.10 pm from the entry: BLK JKS - "After Robots" - Bin It
I LIKE THE OLD ONE! PEOPLE ON YOUTUBE ARE SAYING THE FREKIN’ JO BROS (WHO SUCK NO OFFENCE)ARE GOING TO BE THE BEATLES!!!!! “THE BEATLES, A TRIBUTE” ARE BETTER THAN THEM. DISNEY CHANEL SUCKS FOR TRYING TO0 REMAKE ONE OF THE BEST MOVIES OF ALL TIME!!!
by Claire on Wed Nov 11, 2009 at 10.51 pm from the entry: New Yellow Submarine movie to take flight
thanks all! as jeff noted, it was a pretty great show. and when they play with chali 2na i’ve heard it’s another level.
re: #11 - pure luck.
by josh on Wed Nov 11, 2009 at 06.37 pm from the entry: Ozomatli + Nathan Maxwell & the Original Bunny Gang - Crystal Ballroom (Portland, OR; Nov. 5, 2009)
what colin said.
by josh on Wed Nov 11, 2009 at 06.36 pm from the entry: Wiz Khalifa: Burn After Rolling (Mixtape)
