Mighty, mighty good punk/powerpop show at this basement dive on High Street. Seattle's Cute Lepers sprang from the ashes of the legendary Briefs (which are now back together, and the Cute Lepers defunct), on Joan Jett's Blackheart Records. Headlining the "Throwing A Fit Across The USA" tour supported by San Diego's Powerchords and Avenue Rose, the Cute Lepers roared through an extremely tight set of musical bliss, despite the obvious sound issues. I had seen them once before, and once since, but this was by far the band at their best. The twenty or so people in attendance that night were certainly treated to big fun. The band release three full length albums, and a slew of 7 inchers. It had been over twenty years since I had been to this club, a regular stop when I attended The Ohio State University in the '80s, and not a thing had changed. On a side note, there is this (homeless?) guy, Don B., who attends shows in the campus area and asks the bands to play the Batman Theme to which he "sings" vocals. He was there this night- what a hoot.
1. intro
2. (I'm) Out of Order3. Nervous Habits
4. Terminal Boredom
5. Batman
6. No, No, No
7. The News Is Always The Same
8. It's Summertime Baby
9. Prove IT
10. Modern Pests
11. Fall To Pieces
12. The Day After The End of the World
13. Cool City
14. So Screwed Up
15. Young Hearts
16. Opening Up
Download this show HERE.
Pick up their full length releases if you can find them, or download them from the usual spots.
"Can't Stand Modern Music" 2011 full length vinyl LP (1-2-3-4 Go! Records on vinyl in N. America/Asia), Blackheart Records (CD and Digital in N. America/Asia) and Damaged Goods (Vinyl and CD in Europe)
"Smart Accessories" 2010 full-length album (1-2-3-4 Go! Records in N. America/Asia), and Damaged Goods (in Europe)
"Adventure Time" 2008 full-length album (1-2-3-4 Go! Records in N. America/Asia), and Damaged Goods (in Europe)
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