I love a man who can shake his Maraccas and the lead singer ( Alex Maas) from The Black Angels does, he also gets the tambourine out from time to time. The Black Angels don't say much and when they do, you can't understand a word they mumble. Don't expect any audience participation from these blokes but the sound from them is hypnotising and even quite sexy to say the least.
At the Plaza, last night in Zurich the five piece band looked a little cramped on stage and even though the sound wasn't great, you got a feel for what I have seen described as 'Psychedelic Rock'. Very reminiscent of Black Rebel Motor Club but less laboured. I just love that deep grungy/echoey deep guitar and I think some of their riffs are probably a little lighter than B.R.M.C.
The low level red lighting creates a great atmosphere but I wish sometimes these bands would talk to the audience even if just to acknowledge the audience that has paid to see them but at least last night, we were spared the obligatory 'wows' of how expensive it is, here in Switzerland.
I couldn't tell if the band were enjoying themselves. They did quite a big set but the last few songs for me did seem to merge, although Haunting and Bad Vibrations in the first half of the set did set the crowd alight. The encore of Melanie's Melody, Phosphene and Bloodhounds are a showcase for what this band does. I loved it..
Along with a couple of beers, and although they don't make you jump up and down like AC/DC for example, would , The Black Angels pull you along in a state of relaxed red crushed velvetiness, a great end to the week.
Angela
BAD VIBRATONS
PRODIGAL
OLD SNIPER
NEW SNIPER
TELEPHONE
SURF CITY
HAUNTING
BLACK GREASE
YELLOW ELEVATOR
SCIENCE KILLER
ENTRANCE
U ON THE RUN
YOUNG MEN DEAD
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MELANIE'S MELODIE
PHOSPHENE
BLOODHOUNDS
Photos from The End Of The Road Festival Sept 2011