A Place to Bury Strangers

Though I booked them to play our SXSW party, I was too busy that day to actually watch their set. After last night’s unbelievable display at Emo’s here in Austin, I realize what I missed. You hear people talk about how wonderful the A Place to Bury Strangers set is, but there isn’t really any comparable experience currently (except maybe Neurosis, who I got to see at last year’s Fun Fest, thank goodness) on the tour circuit.

Oliver Ackerman is an absolute genius, by the way. If they come to your town go see them, and don’t sit somewhere with a beer: stand up, put in your earplugs and watch him nurse what will probably be the most diverse group of tones out of his instruments you’ll hear in quite some time. That rhythm section ain’t bad either — when they’re able to keep up with him. Unbelievable show.

More photos here.

Photo courtesy Briana Purser

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just gave ‘em a quick iTunes store listen…

from what i could gather from the 30 sec preview, the verses of “I Know I’ll See You” sound exactly like The Cure’s “The Baby Screams”. so, i bought it, cause you have to reward good taste.

I’m going to see them next week thx to your recommendation!