A complete 180 from the first time I saw them. Then: Huge outdoor venue, dusty field, no sound control (Lolla 2005); now: small indoor space with lights show, intense acoustics, assigned seats much closer to both the band and the speakers. This is a great band to see live: consistently better live than on the albums. Best when all 10 (11?) of them are completely rocking out.

Totally enjoyable enervating evening. But not entirely thrilled: current favorite song “Intervention” = not as powerful live as it should have been (better on the album! sacrilege!)! Need to pump up the amps on the organ!! My co-attendee: liked “Funeral” much better than the current album so enjoyed the concert but wasn’t thrilled with the song selection. But given that it’s a tour for the second album, had to expect that.

Opener: Electrelane. Four rockin’ chicks. Mostly music / only some lyrics. Loud, intense, sassy. I’ll be buying their album.