Spin Show thoughts; We Are Scientists still Good.

Last night I was finally able to see full sets by the Five O’Clock Heroes, and the Spinto Band. In addition, and more importantly, I saw We Are Scientists for the first time since July.

Although I thought the Heroes’ first couple songs were weak, either they got better or my buzz was kicking in. By the end I could see some of the qualities that others have been raving about. The Spinto Band were also pretty good. I informed Angela that Sears used one of their songs –Oh Mandy- in a commercial. “What? They sing ‘The Softer Side of Sears?’” she replied…. which would have been great if they did.

Before the Scientists took the stage, I chatted with Keith about the band-buddies the Editors and Bishop Allen. He swears –and I should have bet him money because I know it aint true- the “Dark Room Annex” is actually Fat Baby. We’ll see about that. In regards to Bishop Allen, I was glad to hear that they are waiting for a deal with a label to release Tangerines… or Clementines… or whatever citrus fruit their Sophomore album is called. As much as I am curious to hear it, I hope they get a good deal so that it gets into the hands of as many people as possible.

The Scientists themselves eliminated all skepticism on stage as to whether or not they are still an amazing trio. The first song made me a little nostalgic for CBGB, but I was soon enveloped by a continual pummeling of my ears of catchy riff, verse, and refrain. They’ve mastered segueing from one song straight into the other, without pause or prompt. I can’t recall the set list, but they opened with Inaction and This Scene is Dead, played a couple B-sides including History Repeats, and closed with the Great Escape.

Can’t wait till their Bowery Ballroom show now. Tickets still available.