This show began like any other, but without the transition difficulties. All was smooth. The music, on the other hand, was not. After a long, satisfying week, I was in need of some loud, abrasive rock music. But it wasn’t all like that. Due to the cold weather, I mixed in some beach pop, fuzzy dream pop and good old garage rock and pop.

I have no problem making making the solid statement that The Black Lips are the only band that can play music like The Black Lips. And while you’re probably having a “Duh!” moment right now…hear me out.