{"id":305,"date":"2017-03-13T20:36:39","date_gmt":"2017-03-14T01:36:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/?p=305"},"modified":"2019-12-17T20:34:42","modified_gmt":"2019-12-18T01:34:42","slug":"review-twin-peaks-together-pangea-golden-daze-the-sinclair-1207","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/wtbu\/2017\/03\/13\/review-twin-peaks-together-pangea-golden-daze-the-sinclair-1207\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: Twin Peaks, Together Pangea, Golden Daze @ the Sinclair 12\/07"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nPhoto Credit:\u00a0Daniel Topete Photography<\/a><\/p>\n

Twin Peaks returned to The Sinclair for the second time this year accompanied by two of LA\u2019s finest bands: California rock \u2018n\u2019 roll heroes, Together Pangea, and dreamy psych ensemble, Golden Daze. The sold out crowd packed into the venue was as diverse as the line-up; there were teens, people in their 20s, 30s, and beyond. It makes sense considering Twin Peaks\u2019 sound is a combination of classic influences (think Rolling Stones) and hints of new dirty stoner garage rock.<\/p>\n

Golden Daze was put in charge of setting the tone for the night, and they didn\u2019t disappoint. With three guitars and layers of ethereal, reverbed vocals, Golden Daze\u2019s music was very substantial and full sounding, but still had an overall mellow and pleasant feel. They played through multiple tracks off their self-titled album, like upbeat tune \u201cSalt\u201d and criminally catchy psych pop song \u201cMe Llamo.\u201d It was clear that the crowd was surprisingly pleased by the set, and they even had a special affection for keyboardist who they enthusiastically cheered on between songs. Though the show was in Cambridge in early winter, while listening to Golden Daze, it may as well have been on a California beach inside a kaleidoscope.<\/p>\n

Together Pangea continued the night with a high energy set. Their heavier rock sound contrasted with Golden Daze\u2019s floaty, dreamy set, and yet the two bands going back-to-back worked beautifully. Once they started their set with \u201cLooked In Too\u201d off their latest EP,\u00a0The Phage<\/i>, moshing began immediately. Together Pangea triggered instant enthusiasm throughout the set as they played tracks off all their released albums and EPs. They even presented a new \u201clove song,\u201d as drummer Erik Jimenez put it. Songs like \u201cDoes He Really Care,\u201d \u201cMy Head is On Too Tight,\u201d and \u201cRiver\u201d all received approval from the audience in the forms of screaming along with the lyrics, bouncing around in the mosh pit, and crowd surfing.<\/p>\n

The band also have recently re-released their debut full-length album,\u00a0Living Dummy<\/i>, on Burger Records. Together Pangea resurrected some of the old tracks during their set including \u201cNight of the Living Dummy\u201d (which transitioned in a cover of The Cranberries\u2019 \u201cZombie\u201d), and fan favorite \u201cToo Drunk to Cum.\u201d<\/p>\n

Near the end of the set, Danny Bengston was having technical difficulties with his bass. After a few silent minutes, frontman William Keegan launched into a rare and abbreviated rendition of \u201cLove & Alcohol,\u201d a song released at a time in the distant past when the band was still known as just Pangea.<\/p>\n

Once the bass problem was solved, Together Pangea launched into their anthemic final song for the night, \u201cSnakedog.\u201d The closer, like the rest of the set, was rock \u2018n\u2019 roll in its dirtiest, loudest form, and it left the crowd sweaty, satisfied, and yet especially anxious to see Chicago\u2019s Twin Peaks take the stage.<\/p>\n

The crowd\u2019s excitement could be gauged by just how much noise they made when Twin Peaks came onstage\u2026to do their sound check. In true Twin Peaks style, members Cadien Lake James and Clay Frankel made conversation with fans in the front row as they leaned down to tune their guitars and adjust their effects pedals.<\/p>\n

The charisma continued as they sauntered onstage (again) to play one of their legendary shows to the people packed into The Sinclair. Twin Peaks immediately launched into \u201cButterfly,\u201d a single off their latest album\u00a0Down in Heaven<\/i>, which they have been touring since early this year. To say the crowd was crazed was an understatement. When classic Twin Peaks\u2019 track \u201cBoomers\u201d was played three songs into the set, every single body was bouncing as a single, sweaty, contented mass. The \u201cwoah-oh-oh\u2019s\u201d of the chorus were both deafening and echoing, and consequently, completely euphoric.<\/p>\n

Twin Peaks played tracks from all their albums including, but certainly not limited to, \u201cIrene,\u201d \u201cFade Away,\u201d and \u201cHolding Roses.\u201d That\u2019s what is especially great about Twin Peaks; they will never neglect or discredit their earlier works in favor of playing new material. It\u2019s a flawlessly balanced mix that keeps any varying level of fan engaged and in love with the incredible live shows Twin Peaks put on time and time again.<\/p>\n

As the band played some of their rowdier, favored songs like \u201cMaking Breakfast\u201d and \u201cFlavor,\u201d the crowd surfing and stage diving increased. But instead of security guards waiting to manhandle any fan fortunate enough to reach the stage, Twin Peaks\u2019 tour manager was waiting up front to offer a hand and lead them down the side of the stage. This, in addition to the dedicated fans (including a guy up front who was attending his 20th Twin Peaks show), created a community of good vibes during the show. Of course, like at any large club show unfortunately, there was a disrespectful anomaly or two souring the crowd a bit. Overall though, people valued the music enough (and had enough human decency) to create a fun, enthusiastic show experience.<\/p>\n

Twin Peaks closed their set with \u201cHave You Ever?\u201d which also acts as the final track on\u00a0Down in Heaven<\/i>. It wasn\u2019t long before the crowd was chanting for the band to come back on stage for a riotous encore, though. When the guys did re-emerge to a loving applause, they played their way through the mellower, rather heartbreaking track \u201cI Wanted You.\u201d As a mid-encore surprise, Twin Peaks covered \u201cDead Flowers\u201d by The Rolling Stones. Considering the band is heavily influence by The Stones, it was no surprise that the cover could have easily been one of their own. \u201cStrawberry Smoothie\u201d brought the liveliness of the encore to its highest point and closed the night in the most energetic, feel-good manner possible. Twin Peaks proved once again that they are the kings of live shows.<\/p>\n

– Olivia Gehrke<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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