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Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - Live at The Joint

September 13, 2007 |

I was in Vegas on Tuesday and saw that the Kings of Leon were playing with Black Rebel Motorcycle Club at The Joint in the Hard Rock. I have listened a few times to the Black Rebels but they never really struck me as hearty. Neither new or invigorating their music seemed to lack a certian hook and punch. So as I waited in the club to hear what these boys were going to do I had no real expectation. It turns out that that is pretty much how I felt post show. Allthough the band was loud and fun to watch they never really got beyond the basic rock song. Its not that they lack a significant anything but they seem to be a bit boring. Not innovating, not breaking out they are recycling the same old songs over and over without any real change in heart. They dont suck mind you, but they are not even close to great. In fact I couldnt quite figure out what it is about the band that draws either its fan base or crtical acclaim. Musically they were mostly solid - never really missing. And while their guitar playing was subdued though with no real break-out talent amung the band. Rolling through average progressions and obvious solos the only real highlight for me was the selct harmonies they through out on occasion. So as I entered the front of the set I exited the back with very little change - aside from a new found fondness for the enthusiasm of a couple of young Scots who , kilt in all jumped up and down the entire set. At least they were stoked.