Finally, the moment we all were waiting for, the return of Audible Thought to The Chance stage. They came out firing on all cylinders with "Measure Up." It was great hearing them, the mix was great and the guys seemed to be really geared up to deliver. Problems arrived early, as the monitors were not mixed well, causing the guys not to be able to hear each other all that well. The first couple of songs had some bad timing where they were not in sync with each other. This seemed to clear up, although I learned later that they couldn't hear each other at all for the whole set.
The band has gotten much stronger over the past couple of shows. They have added more punch to their older tunes and the new tunes are showing signs of stronger songwriting and a willingness to try heavier and more complex arrangements. This is exemplified in the song "Crush." I first heard this last month and I liked the potential it had, but it was not quite ready for primetime, they have worked on it and the new version sounds phenomenal, considerably better than the last I heard it and has the potential of being a big one for them. That along with "Can't Break Me" stood out as the best of the night.
Following the show, I hung out with the guys as they broke down their equipment, everyone seemed happy with the performance. They seemed very happy to be back on a real stage with some room to move around in. I am hoping this is a start of some serious forward motion for them, as they are quite good and very dedicated to the music. I am sure the completion of their upcoming CD release will also help them out.
As for the night? It had its ups and downs, but there is no denying the fun that was had. Friends, drink, and music is definitely a serious combination when it comes to a good time. Just remember, be responsible.
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