2008 Woodie Awards
Park Show Rocks On Despite Set-backs
Dave Bauer
Issue date: 9/23/04 Section: Arts and Entertainment
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For a local band, they sounded much tighter than some establishing acts I have heard lately.
One of their biggest strengths is their sincerity. As singer David Terrana thanked the crowd and everyone involved for being there, one got the feeling that he was, in fact, being sincere. It was a nice feeling to see a band working towards becoming successful and truly appreciating every step of the way.
Next up was Monster Magnet. I found this next group much less compelling; they didn't sound as good as Sonicult. Their sound was extremely murky and throughout the set, the instruments would go from loud to soft, not part of an effect.
About five songs into their set, they played their song, "Space Lord." It was unfortunately the only time the crowd seemed to be appreciative. There seems to be a fine line between a band having a solid, standout hit, and a band simply becoming a one-hit wonder. Monster Magnet are unfortunately teetering on the latter.
It was just after their set that the most annoying part of the day occurred. Due to all the delays, I was unfortunately unable to see the last two bands perform.
I would have loved to see Tantric to see how much has changed in their sound. A few years back, and with a different singer, they were known as Days of the New, a band which I enjoyed. Mainly I was extremely disappointed that I didn't get to see Lynrd Skynrd.
A band doesn't stay around for decades by being a disappointing band. I am sure they would have definitely created a vibe that would have been fantastic to be a part of.
I left to go to my other scheduled affair a little unsatisfied.
I felt a sense of irony about the whole day. Through delay after delay, I felt as if I was at an all-day concert event, without the benefits of being at an all-day concert event.
One of their biggest strengths is their sincerity. As singer David Terrana thanked the crowd and everyone involved for being there, one got the feeling that he was, in fact, being sincere. It was a nice feeling to see a band working towards becoming successful and truly appreciating every step of the way.
Next up was Monster Magnet. I found this next group much less compelling; they didn't sound as good as Sonicult. Their sound was extremely murky and throughout the set, the instruments would go from loud to soft, not part of an effect.
About five songs into their set, they played their song, "Space Lord." It was unfortunately the only time the crowd seemed to be appreciative. There seems to be a fine line between a band having a solid, standout hit, and a band simply becoming a one-hit wonder. Monster Magnet are unfortunately teetering on the latter.
It was just after their set that the most annoying part of the day occurred. Due to all the delays, I was unfortunately unable to see the last two bands perform.
I would have loved to see Tantric to see how much has changed in their sound. A few years back, and with a different singer, they were known as Days of the New, a band which I enjoyed. Mainly I was extremely disappointed that I didn't get to see Lynrd Skynrd.
A band doesn't stay around for decades by being a disappointing band. I am sure they would have definitely created a vibe that would have been fantastic to be a part of.
I left to go to my other scheduled affair a little unsatisfied.
I felt a sense of irony about the whole day. Through delay after delay, I felt as if I was at an all-day concert event, without the benefits of being at an all-day concert event.