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 The Beast in Chicago! August 26, 2008
Written by Otohiko
They’re back and while there’s not much new content-wise on the plate, I wouldn’t be fooled for a second that this is the same KC that I saw 5 years ago!
I’ll concede that this is a band still looking for its ground - and having fun at it - and I really hope there are more chances for them to play live - and develop new material, since what we’re seeing here is definitely the birth of an absolutely devastating version of the band. I think the part of it that really needs to flex its wings a little is the Adrian-Robert duo - seems like it’s been a while for them in the Crim role (ProjeKct Six nonwithstanding). Robert’s current sound sizzles - he hasn’t grown soft; but I wish Adrian was let loose a bit more in all of this - it feels like he’s trying to, but he does get a little too concentrated in catching that interlocking-duo dynamic - which isn’t yet at the same level as it was back in 2003. But time will do it good again.
Tony and the new Gavin-Pat combo are on the spot - and they’re more than welcome. Of those, TLev is especially on the spot, just wow - he’s really redefining a lot of this material yet again. He crushes and crushes - a devilish and groovy bottom end that gives a completely new feel to the proceedings. You’d think he’d be a little intimidated between two guitarists and two drummers all around - but nope! It’s a dance for him through and through. He’s the one having the most fun in this band.
Please keep at it, crew! This is a band that has shown it can really give a new groove to the classics - and is begging for some new material now.
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