tBS: Live 7/10/98

[brian halligan]

I second Torgo's review ;-) I'd also like to mention that whether due to
the soundman, or through practice, the Surgeons vocal harmonies have
never sounded better live.  I'm definately looking forward to hearing
some tunes from the new CD later this summer!

So Torgo, how did the show rate with the Surgeons hater in the audience?
:-)  Also, what do you think of the _Peter Bohovesky_ and _Archetype_
CDs?

I enjoyed listening to Archetype on my way home from the show.  It
wasn't as heavy as "Helen Wheels and her Skeleton Crew" were on stage,
but it rocked out plenty.  Helen's version of Tattoo Vampire is
terrific.  A little more "happy" sounding than the AOF version, but with
plenty of otherworldly panache.  Some unmistakable backing vocals from
Peter too.  Some of my other favorites are "Survival" - a "totally '80s"
tune that makes you want to get up and dance, "Carry My Own Weight" - a
pounding hard rock anthem, "Room to Rage" - a screaming, post-punk
cardiovascular workout, and "Niagra Falls" - great songwriting with
backing by the Surgeons.

I guess the band won't be opening for the Surgeons on the other
tourdates this summer, but Helen said after the show that they're trying
to get a gig at the Penny Arcade in Rochester.  The PA is known for
bringing in some of the heaviest bands out there, so HW and the SC
should fit right in.

Brian

OB music at work today>
Helen Wheels- "Archetype"
tBS- "Box of Hammers"
Quarkspace- "Spacefolds 1" (free sample tape from a SD '98 band!)
The Cult- "Electric"