Jun
23
2012

We Keep Our Smiles In Our Left Breast Pockets

PhotosSaturday, June 23, 2012 - 11:58:31 pm
(Posted Under: Tempe Music Scene Tempe Music Scene, Live Shows, Music Music)
How many times I have I said "at least we have Strange Young Things"? Many. Most times in reference to being let down, or something pissing me off.

Sadly, I can no longer defer to that statement, as my favorite band called it quits tonight.

Lately I have a weird, nagging feeling that that might be on the cards. One of those feelings that you shrug off, as it's not based on any rumors or facts, just a gut feeling. Sadly, in this case, Adam confirmed this gut feeling to be actually accurate a couple of weeks before they made the announcement public. Sometimes it sucks to be right.

Photobox ImageWe walked in half way through Jonesin' For A Good Thing to a fairly packed room inside the Sail Inn. If there was any show not to be late for, this was it, and somehow we were. Though Katie had seen Gloden and Gross outside while we were getting our Banana Gun CD's, so we couldn't have missed much.

While we started out towards the back of the room (very unusal for us at a Strange Young Things show), it wasn't long before we were making our way through the crowd. I'm not sure how many songs in, we were close enough to be joined by Corey in a group hug / sing of Left Breast Pocket.

It was hot. It was sweaty. It came as no surprise whatsoever that Corey was not holding back one bit. Katie noted that on a few occassions it seemed like he was going out of his way to injure him self. Rock n' fucking roll. And Dan wasn't holding back any more than Corey. I've for years been blown away and commenting on what a power house of a drummer Dan is, and tonight he was absolutely abusing the drum kit (maybe with a bit more of a techniqued not holding back to Glodie admitadly). A sight to behold.

Photobox ImageIt wasn't long before I was dripping with sweat, screaming every word with the band. As unfortunate it was that we had to miss Sara's birthday show at Teakwoods, a few songs in there was not a question that there was nowhere in the world I'd rather be. Nothing, and I mean nothing compares to a Strange Young Things show. It's almost been 6 months since the last one. And even though not fully, I'd forgotten the extent of what a release it is. 45 minutes of absolute fun, where you forget about and don't care about anything but the glorious rock show happening in front of you. It's one time I can be in a crowded sea of people, get pushed, get bumped, having my personal space completely invaded, and I don't care one bit. In that moment, I realized that's what is going to hurt the most with this split - that 45 minute complete escape.

A great set from the boys, with just as much new material as old. That's the second biggest loss. They had a slew of amazing material that would have made for a killer second album, that may never see the light of day. Bang The Dash, Spoils Of War, Good Times, Not That Kind, The Bitch Has Got Problems, New Blood, School, Grave Depression. Dudes are rock n' roll scholars. And that album would have just killed.

Photobox ImageI both had tape rolling and was shooting photos. I expect the results of both to be absolutely terrible. Tonight just wasn't the night to be precious about either.

As the final chord of School rang out, you knew that rock 'n roll was dying a little. But the preceding 45 minutes, the sweat, the ringing ears, the dirty jeans (from a final Bitch circle on the Sail Inn floor), the dry and scratchy vocal chords all made it just that bit easy to take.

Still, I'm going to miss this band more than I can say. Fuck Strange Young Things.
Now Playing: Strange Young Things - Left Breast Pocket

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