Some things I liked about The Minutes in Whelans last night: (Phil will probably have more to say on the topic in a while…)
- They look at each other when they’re playing – it’s endearing.
- They manhandle their instruments – it’s strangely alluring.
- Footwear is their niche – it’s impressive.
- They tell the crowd to do things – it’s commanding.
- They have good songs – it’s refreshing.
I like Mark’s shoes the best
I dislike when my train of thought is interrupted..choo-chew
_sarah_
Last night was excellent and The Minutes continue to show great promise with a real mature rock sound akin to the likes of Interpol or The Strokes, which in my opinion is hard to come by in this country. Despite a couple of technical errors throughout the nights proceedings the band kept things together perfectly, showing mastery of their chosen instruments and a charisma that flows easily from stage to crowd. While there was a healthy gap between crowd and stage this was merely down to lovely Irish audience sensibilities (C’mon people! Lets shuffle to the front. I’m nearly sure the band doesn’t have cooties). Despite their inability to move closer to stage there was a large crowd for a young band, a crowd which surely would have filled “Old Whelan’s” nicely. Bottom line…start listening to The Minutes now so you can claim true social status by saying you were there from the start.
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-phil
All very true. What I like most about them is the fact that they can squeeze this huge sound out of a guitar, a bass and a tiny drum kit. They rely on their talent rather than their equipment.