Few souls burn as intensely as
The Veils
Finn Andrews. When the gothic laced mad hatter took the
Bowery Ballrooms stage, he quickly assumed the agonized face that his theatrical, unrestrained, and discontent music so rightfully demands. The Smiths, Stone Roses, Nick Cave, The Cure, and The Clash
the New Zealander and son of former XTC keyboardist Barry Andrews took welcome live musical cues from a host of acts who knew music was no game, but rather a deeply personal and spiritual phenomenon. While most of the set was pulled from the bands masterful piece of work,
Nux Vomica (
Rough Trade), ironically, it was a cover of Bruce Springsteens State Trooper that really personified the barely bottled madness the band threatened , and often did, unleash on the wild room. In other words, The Veils are serious business
though appearing for the encore in star studded, red white and blue pants, while telling a story about how these colors dont run was a welcome let up for a moment. -
David Pitz* * * * * * * * * * * *
VIDEO: The Veils:: Live at The Bowery Ballroom NYC, NY
