Eclectic Vibes - December 2008

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CD/DVD Micro Reviews by Andrew Frey

FRANTIC AT FRANTI
Michael Franti and Spearhead appeared at the Barrymore Theatre on Nov 9 in support of their Billboard charting new release, “Rebel Radio” (Anti Records). The show was a sellout, which is great for the artist, but annoying for those attending when they are constantly met with aisle bouncers demanding that people move into some nonexistent space outside of the aisles, so the aisles can remain clear. As important as this is for safety codes, it can really detract from the show at hand.

Their set was a fairly good selection of new and old favorites, but there were a few classics that I missed, plus several of the selections were played at a different cadence than they were recorded at. This crowd controlling technique resulted in confused feet and congested rhythms for too much of the night.

METALOCALYSE Season 2: Black Fire Upon Us
Just in time for the holidays, Adult Swim, in conjunction with legendary animated death metal band Dethklok bestows upon the retail masses the second internment of the brutal, crazy and psychotic interactions within this zany band and the colorful characters that comprise it. 19 Episode 2 DVD set.