Spinebelt
It's been a long time since I had the chance to see Spinebelt
in action. The last time I saw 'em was their last show at Fiddlestyx
in Milton when they were still promoting their EP, "A Small But Very
Permanent Hell." Those were the good old days. I don't know what
anyone else might think, but, for me, Spinebelt at Fiddlestyx
was always a good time. In fact, other than a single performance
at Splinter's in Sunbury and another at Studio 15 in Selingsgrove,
Fiddlestyx was the only place where I ever really got my Spinebelt fix.
Anyway, I was hanging out with the woman who signs my only
paycheck in this business, Theresa from Strictly Heavy Management
and, when asked who was worth seeing that night, I mentioned
Spinebelt as often as I could. I told her...numerous times...that
Spinebelt is the band that would change her religion. We caught
Gargantua Soul before hand. So, we were all psyched up and ready for Spinebelt.
Even though their set was cut short by a few songs, they came
and kicked ass. It was a musical Armageddon from the moment
they hit the stage, there's just no other way to say it.
Truth be told, I have yet to see Spinebelt have a bad night.
Every show I have ever seen, this one included, I have never
walked away from it unsatisfied. Sure, they've been my favorite
local band ever since I heard "The Throne Of The Hive" and I'm
sure some people might suggest that I would never say anything
negative about them because of that. Well, let me set the record
straight...you're wrong! I would be the first person to say something
if there was ever a time I wasn't impressed or I thought they didn't
deliver what I thought they should deliver. I wouldn't hide behind
an article either, I would tell the band in person, there's no doubt about it.
The lyrical content on "The Throne Of The Hive" was something
I connected to in a big way. Those songs had a deep impact on me.
I can't really explain it. But, when I listen to that album,
it's like the soundtrack to my life. I always tell people,
if you wanna understand my personality, listen to that album
and try to understand what I get out of it.
Their current release, "Beautiful Songs For Ugly Children,"
in my opinion, is "The Throne Of The Hive" times ten. The
band has grown since their last release and, if you have
both albums, that growth should be obvious to you. As far
as the impact this release has had on me, for right now,
I'm drawn towards "Change Adapt Evolve" and "The Politics
Of Breaking Down" with "It's All Running Out" and "Buckle
And Strap" working up to that "impact" stage.
Bottom line...some people read the Bible to get what they need.
I listen to Spinebelt. End of story!
http://www.spinebelt.com