Lincoln Center's 'Out of Doors' concert series pulled off a real snazzy pairing last Saturday night—Rhys Chatham's piece for 200 electric guitars followed by a set from the reunited, seminal Liquid Liquid. After the giant motoring hum and roaring crescendos that comprised Chatham's monster, it was just perfect to hear the post-punk street sounds of these guys.It's one thing to know rhythm, something else to be literally all about it. Hooks are great, but Liquid Liquid show that it's drums and more drums (and bass and vox acting like drums) that get the party started. It's a bummer that I hadn't heard of them until I went through my joyless, post-rock Tortoise-centric phase. No slag on them, but I'd rather be at the party.
Liquid Liquid - Out
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