First time I ever heard of O'B. Came a little late to MM set, and was bummed. Only saw them play one song. Then the only unknown band to me comes on. The whole room was electric with sludgy riffs, and the most unique voice I've heard in a while. It was a magical night.
That sounds incredible. I've recently become a big fan of the Dear Hunter too but haven't seen them live yet. I'm jealous.
They opened for Foxing last night, and to be honest, I think they outplayed Foxing. They just... man. They destroyed it. That video on the previous page of Ascension live does not do it justice.
I think it helped that they and Foxing have a totally different thing going on, otherwise I would agree with you. Both sets were really well done, but they feel like apples and oranges for me.
Just stumbled across this; the last two/three minutes of this performance are ridiculous. (39:00-->). So fucking heavy. Pretty good portrayal of what to expect of them live.
This is really starting to grab me now. Didn't think much of this release at first, but listening to it some more while reading along to this thread, I'm starting to discover moments I brushed aside on my own. The comparisons to Beggars is quite suiting.
This is kinda what happened to me with this band too. It's like I needed more context to appreciate what they were doing.
Gosh this band is just so fucking good live. Felt criminal that they were playing to only like 50-60 people.
I'd somehow avoided ever hearing this band until the most recent album, which I wasn't blown away by. But then... I saw them live. Holy shit, what a performance. Still have yet to dig into their back catalogue and give the new one another spin, but they're definitely on my list.
Debating if I want to see them on Philly tonight. I'll already be in Philly for classes and I'd be done by 7, which is perfect timing. Haven't seen these guys since the Triple Crown tour at the end of 2012. However I have work at 7am tomorrow and haven't been getting much sleep lately. Also have been feeling a little under the weather. Help me decide.