Does It Offend You, Yeah? - 7-Sept-2008

OK, I've been in Atlanta 7 years, but had never been to The Drunken Unicorn.  It's on Ponce, next to the Chipotle.  It's actually underground and has no entrance sign, so unless the doors are open or you're in the know, you may miss it.  It is small, but has very cool murals.  The main music room has robots painted in grey and black.  The bar area had a more soulful vibe and the murals reflected that as well. 

I almost missed this show even though I really like DIOY, Y? (that's their name in acronym in case you are wondering who I am talking about).  I was looking at The Drunken Unicorn site for information about an upcoming Ra Ra Riot show I wanted to see and there it was...DIOY, Y? tickets for Sunday (2 days away).  Thankfully, it wasn't sold out. 

Innerpartysystem opened the show.  I didn't know what to expect.  They played a 20 Min set, but never stopped during the whole thing.  It was pulsating electro rock with catchy melodies and choruses from start to finish.  So inspiring I had to look up more information about them on my iPhone after their set ended.   My favorite song by them was Don't Stop. 

(Since the show, Innerpartysystem released their debut self-titled album on 30-Sept-2008.  It's only $7.99 on iTunes.)

DIOY,Y? came on and played pretty much everything they have released.  I recorded most of the set, but like I said before, I had never been to this venue, so now I know that it is unwise to stand close to the stage due to these HUGE speakers hanging from the ceiling.  When there's a lot of guitar and electronics, all my camera picked up was distorted bass...not much melody.  I'm kinda peeved about the quality, but what can I do now? 

Highlights of the show:

1>Doomed Now - Love that song and the energy.  Unfortunately, the worst video recording of the bunch.

2>Dawn of the Dead - Their self described "pop" song.  I don't care.  I LOVE that song and could play it over and over again.  My fav part = "I didn't come here to try to hurt you, you hurt me".  Aggghhh...just the way he sings "you hurt me."  Luv. 

3>Whip It - They covered DEVO's classic, but the lyrics were conspicuously altered.  Hmmmm....I wonder if they feared a call from Mr. Mothersbaugh.  Morgan sang and it was awesome.  My sister's nickname is DEVO, so even more great (Her name is Devin and last name starts w/ an O).

We got lucky...James (lead singer) broke his ankle a few days after this show during a show and played injured, but I am sure it would have been a different kind of show.