It’s psychedelic rock night at Bottom of the Hill. The Otherside kicked off the evening. As their long and admirable list of influences shows, they draw inspiration from bands like Joy Division, BJM, and The Faint- but sound most like The Bravery in my opinion. I’d like to hear what they sound like with a different singer- as the current vocalist is a bit all over the map.
I’ve wanted to see Darker My Love for a while now. I love the name alone. They have a great, woeful sound that didn’t entirely come through as much as I would have liked. They looked a bit nervous. Regardless, there is something enigmatic about their singer, and they have some great songs. With time, their show should tighten up to be something phenomenal.
I was only able to stay for a couple of The Warlocks‘ songs. They had a serious smoke machine going, which was too much for the tiny space that is BOTH. Coupled with their very dreamy music, it was lulling me to sleep. Maybe some other time.
“Living out the days and nights in absolute fearNever knowing when and where thethreat of the undead draws nearThoughts of…
“Now, listen up She’s a razor sharp If she don’t get her way She’ll slice you apart Now she’s a…
“Oh, they should have knownNot to play with the powers of HellSome people have lost their waySome people have lost…
“I’m the walking dudeI can see all the worldTwist your minds with fearI’m the man with the powerAmong the living,…
“And I find it kind of funny I find it kind of sad The dreams in which I’m dying Are…
“The sparkle in your eyes Keeps me alive And the sparkle in your eyes Keeps me alive, keeps me alive…
“It’s early morning, the sun comes out Last night was shaking and pretty loud My cat is purring, it scratches…
“We hold each other closer, as we shift to overdrive And everything goes rushing by, with every nerve alive We…
“I could talk about my world How you brought about ruin I could talk about your greed If you want…
“Always lived, very quiet lifeI ain’t never did no wrongNow I know that life without youHas been too lonely too…