Almost all tracks from the album were played, and a couple that are not on the album, the most notable being “Satan Said Dance” (don’t quote me on the title). Ounsworth sported the harmonica neck rack for a tune or two as well. The band opened with "Let the Cool Goddess Rust Away" and closed with "Upon This Tidal Wave of Young Blood", my 2 favorite tracks on an album full of memorable tunes.
After CYHSY finished their set, we bolted for air that was south of 200 degrees, and caught a bite to eat while Grand Buffet performed.
We came back to catch some of Magnolia Electric Company, formerly known as Songs: Ohia. Jason Molina’s new band has some good tunes, including “The Dark Don’t Hide It” and “Leaving The City”. I didn’t hear either of those songs, but I also didn’t stay for the entire set either. The place had thinned out considerably, Magnolia was uninspiring, and I wanted to go home and listen to more Clap Your Hands Say Yeah.
Here are some valuable links to check out this great new band.
Pictures from the show.
Official Website
Alec Ounsworth’s Website
Interview With Freewilliamsburg
Interview with Sixeyes
Reviews of CHYSY’s debut album
More music and other stuff from The BM Rant.
Article comments
1 - Jason Evans
Were we at the same show? CYHSY played sort-of tight, predictable, Franz Ferdinand meets Polyphonic Spree meets Devendra Banhart sprinkled with a little Talking heads rock. That's what they looked like they were going to play and that's what they played. Their show was uninspiring, save for a few moments of unexpected melody, and they sound just like every other band right now. Grand Buffet was amazing and Magnolia played well -- both to a crowd that had thinned out, thankfully, of all the people that wish they could buy In the Aeroplane Over the Sea over and over again with a different name.
2 - Matt
Sorry Jason, but you lost me at Franz Ferdinand. There is absolutely no discernable comparison between CYHSY and FF. That's not to say I don't like FF, but you're way off base. I can't comment on Grand Buffet. I needed a breather. It was fucking hot. As for MEC, I thought they played an uninspired set if anyone did. The Church doesn't make for the best venue for any band.
And stop making it out like anyone who likes CYHSY must be some unworthy hipster wannabe because they like a band who may sound something like another band. Every band is a derivation of something else. Find me one band with a completely original sound that doesn't ape off of their influences.