A Fine Frenzy: Album + Austin!
Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 2:42AM One of my favorite artists, A Fine Frenzy (which is what singer/songwriter Alison Sudol calls herself and her band) just came out with a second album. It's called "Bomb in a Birdcage," and it seems to have quicker-tempo, happier sounding tunes than did her previous album, "One Cell in the Sea." I personally prefer when she takes it slow; her ballads really showcase her vocals and her poetic lyrics better. But, I'm still gonna give this new one a chance!
After a recent Tori Amos experience (I was invited by a friend, and, while I definitely enjoyed it, it wasn't the same as seeing a band you really really love), I made myself think about who I would be willing to pay to see. Immediately, A Fine Frenzy popped into my mind. I told myself, "If she ever comes to the town I'm living in, I'm SO going." I listened to her first album for a whole summer straight when it came out, and frequently since then. So I pretty much have her lyrics memorized. For some reason this always makes me feel more favorable towards music, thus the phenomenon of liking horrible radio songs a little bit better once I involuntarily know every word. It's just this thing I have.
Anyway, since I follow A Fine Frenzy's Twitter updates....(yeah, I'm a loser, I know), I was made aware of the fact that she'd posted her next tour's dates. I was really hoping Austin was somewhere along the way, and lo and behold--it's the first stop!! She's coming here to perform at The Parish on October 20th, at 8:00 pm. And, like I said, "I'm SO going." It's only $17 bucks, it's a small venue, and it's practically right down the street!
So, anyone want to come with me?
I'm going either way, but it's always fun to have a buffer against other possibly weird concert-goers. So let me know if you're interested! And don't worry about prior obligations, 'cause I'm skipping class.
Here's a song I really like from her first album...
Think of You -- A Fine Frenzy
View Printer Friendly Version
Email Article to Friend
Reader Comments (2)
Oh my god. I've finally found it! You see, I read this post a while ago. Later on, I wanted to hear the song again, but couldn't remember where I'd heard it from. I scoured everywhere on the internet I usually go for new music, NPR's song of the day, all songs considered, new featured artists, stereogum, obscure music blogs I usually go to, everywhere, and I still could not find it. I even remembered a single lyric about resting your bones, or your home, or something, googled the hell out of it. Nothing. I gave up. I was sad. I tried to convince myself I didn't really want to hear it anyway. Then I checked up on your blog (nice by the way) to see what was up. And there it was! Ah, peace at last. Now I will listen to it again. And also, I think I have some kind of song disease, this happens way too much to me.
good! i'm glad you like the song as much as i do--i think this girl should be famous :)