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The New Pornographers on Tour
For the last two decades, The New Pornographers have been delivering infectious hooks, sweet harmonies, and a pile of power-pop riffs every time they take the stage. The critically acclaimed supergroup — A.C. Newman, Neko Case, Kathryn Calder, Todd Fancey, Blaine Thurier, John Collins, Joe Seiders and Simi Stone — embarks on a new tour in support of their brand new record In The Morse Code Of Brake Lights. The album is more of what The New Pornographers do best: "pure, blissfully irresistible power-pop" (NPR Music).
They have so many upbeat songs but chose a pretty meh set list. They are such excellent musicians - all of them - but lack any kind of act or showmanship, most just kind of stand there and play looking completely disinterested in entertaining.
I met up with a friend from school to go see this show. We both came in from out of town. I was really excited in as much as I have been a big fan for a long time. My friend and I both (independently) came to the conclusion that they had played very few of their many fan-favorite, concert-friendly bangers. This was perplexing and frustrating. Actually, most of the songs on the set list seemed to come from the most recent two albums (which are weak). I understand the desire a promote the album for which you are touring, but those songs aren't what brought people to the show. The band was tight and very professional, and their musicianship was excellent. But they made no effort to interact with the crowd, to make the experience special for the crowd that was in attendance that night. In other words, they put on a good musical performance, but a lackluster show. Neko Case stares above the level of the crowd as she sings. She had only a few words here and there for the crowd. Furthermore, not sure if it was the band's production, or if it was the sound system of the venue, but the output was way too powerful for the style of music. The result was a kind of tinny-sounding feedback, for lack of a better word. And one small complaint about the merch. They had only one T-shirt with the beautiful and intriguing artwork from the new album. It was small (you had to be on top of it to see what it was) and in the upper left. Missed opportunity.
They’re always a good time. The band has gone through some arrivals and departures but they can still play the hits. And they know the songs people love, like High Ticket Attractions, Brill Bruisers and Moves. There were no aisles to dance in like the last time I saw them, but I still left very happy.
Great performance. Good sound quality and level, as they are not a blast it type of band.
The vibe was great, they played my favorite song (this is the world of the theatre) and I couldn't have asked for more!
Everyone was "on". The sound was spot-on. The vocals were crisp and clear. The sax added additional texture to the earlier songs that originally didn't have a sax in the mix. The concert was well worth driving across the state to see. Keep touring, NP!
The overall performance was boring. There was nothing keeping me there.
Even without (out sick) Dan Bejar, the Pornos rocked the Regent Theater playing the classic “Twin Cinema” album in its entirety! They returned to the stage and finished with another NINE songs of more recent vintage! An intimate space, the Regent’s raked floor made for great sight lines for this general admission show!
The whole crew was there and was spirited and in fine voice. I hope they can get together again soon to treat the rest of the country to what the coasts were lucky to see and hear over the past year.
I flew across the country to attend both San Francisco concerts. They group was simply at the top of their game with powerful voices, excellent harmonies, great energy. Let’s look forward to new music, and also hope the entire the entire lineup reassembles soon.
