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Voxtrot @ Magnetic Field, Brooklyn, NY | Pics
I saw Voxtrot at Magnetic Field in Brooklyn last night (August 11, 2005).
"Voxtrot takes elements from Gang of Four, Joy Division, the Smiths, and R.E.M., rubs them up in a tight little ball, and bounces it on the hi-hat in rhythm." [The Austin Chronicle]
"Voxtrot have been described as "Smiths, Belle & Sebastian, C86 and a dash of New Order." [me]
"Think Cure, Elkland, Smiths, Bloc Party, Killers, Bravery, Roy Orbison(?!)..." [Central Village]
"I can't say anything about Voxtrot without mentioning The Smiths in the first 20 words." [One Louder]
I wasn't impressed last time I saw Voxtrot from the back of the overstuffed Rothko in January. The fact that it was uncomfortably packed, the sound sucked (from the back at least), and it was seven months ago could have something to do with it. Last night that changed. To quote Yeti Don't Dance, "Voxtrot fucking ruled," and "Magnetic Field has been added to my list of favorite venues."
If you think Morrissey is a wimp, you can't get past Voxtrot's homage to the greats, or you just want to avoid ever being associated with a band who may become so big that they turn uncool, then they're probably not for you. If those aren't issues, I recommend their live show. It's unfortunate the one tonight (august 12th, 2005) is again at a potentially packed Rothko. They're back in NYC in Sept. for 3 CMJ shows. All tour dates at their site. Get the MP3s at Central Village or listen at their Myspace page.
The Mugs were mostly good too, and I missed the Consultants.
Peviously
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Posted on August 12, 2005 1:27 PM
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red
Posted by Anonymous | August 12, 2005 2:49 PM
i saw jesus at mcdonalds at midnight
Posted by javier buchananeversonia | August 12, 2005 2:59 PM
Did Jesus say anything to you? I thought Jesus was a vegetarian:
http://www.jesusveg.com/
Posted by brooklynvegan | August 12, 2005 3:09 PM
i saw them last night at rothko. it wasn't that crowded, and they were really good. totally bouncy and completely fun. i'll go see them again for CMJ.
Posted by hey | August 13, 2005 8:55 PM
Red is in
Posted by Red | September 16, 2005 8:36 PM
Underwhelmed by Voxtrot at Magnetic Field, I was. The bar, on the other hand, ignites. I like my power pop precise, its energy authentic, and a vox that is at least nearly on key. But I know what it's like to enjoy sloppy milk with white-bread toast. And the club is so great, it was worth the trip (down the street!).
Posted by be generous | September 26, 2005 1:23 AM