_The Fearless Vampire Killers, Love Migrate @ East Brunswick Club, Melbourne (26/11/2011)
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It’s an uninspiring and unpleasantly
sticky night when local Melbourne lads The Fearless Vampire Killers prepare to commandeer the stage at the East Brunswick Club. The
ferocious storm that bellows angrily outside can be heard within the walls of
the cosy venue, enhancing the already electrifying atmosphere.
The soulful, shaky voice of Love Migrate vocalist Eddie Alexander, perfectly complements the band’s heartfelt blend indie-pop and blues. He sounds like a tamer Caleb Followill, mesmerising the crowd with his impassioned and tender tones. With their fierce stage presence and splendid songs, Love Migrate builds a warm and eager atmosphere.
The title of The Fearless Vampire Killers’ debut album, Batmania, pays homage to the early days of their hometown Melbourne, which was originally founded as Batmania. Opening with a reworked favourite, Loaded Gun, they are met with a joyous display of the crowd’s zealous backing vocals. Followed immediately by Alright Now Honey, these two tracks were pivotal in developing the strong fan base of the band.
Striking catchy, The Fearless Vampire Killers skillfully blend retro surf pop with a volatile undercurrent of bluesy electricity that could be likened to The Black Angels and fellow Melbourne trio, The Vasco Era. With punchy guitars and songs so infectious that you’ll be coughing them up for weeks, the band injects a crisp freshness into a timeworn genre.
Exuding a chillingly pertinent yet oddly vague Melbourne vibe, The Sinner displays the exceptionally adroit songwriting and musicianship of this band. The band introduces a guest violinist to join them for a delightful rendition of the forceful ballad, Jacky, one of the highlights from the recent album. Guests are apparently abundant, when Liam McGorry from Eagle and the Worm also joins the band, later in the set.
The crowd responds enthusiastically to the popular radio single, Tell Me What You’re Trying To Say, with its catchy chorus and danceable beat resulting the cadenced shuffling of crowd. With the relaxed vibe engendering a familial feel, the idea is propelled that this is just a casual gathering of close companions. It’s the perfect cohesion of time and space, and it’s hard to envision anywhere better than here and now.
Vocalist, Seán Ainsworth informs the audience that The Monkey Song will be their last track for the night, before cheekily exclaiming, “shut up! You know there’s an encore” in response to the crowd’s collective disappointment.
The Fearless Vampire Killers could have been extracted from the soundtrack of any Western movie from the ‘60s, yet their music is chillingly relevant to here and now. They may not have the kind of sound that will propel them to the top of the charts, but they’re certainly staking their claim as one of Australia’s greatest hidden gems.
Lara Moates
The soulful, shaky voice of Love Migrate vocalist Eddie Alexander, perfectly complements the band’s heartfelt blend indie-pop and blues. He sounds like a tamer Caleb Followill, mesmerising the crowd with his impassioned and tender tones. With their fierce stage presence and splendid songs, Love Migrate builds a warm and eager atmosphere.
The title of The Fearless Vampire Killers’ debut album, Batmania, pays homage to the early days of their hometown Melbourne, which was originally founded as Batmania. Opening with a reworked favourite, Loaded Gun, they are met with a joyous display of the crowd’s zealous backing vocals. Followed immediately by Alright Now Honey, these two tracks were pivotal in developing the strong fan base of the band.
Striking catchy, The Fearless Vampire Killers skillfully blend retro surf pop with a volatile undercurrent of bluesy electricity that could be likened to The Black Angels and fellow Melbourne trio, The Vasco Era. With punchy guitars and songs so infectious that you’ll be coughing them up for weeks, the band injects a crisp freshness into a timeworn genre.
Exuding a chillingly pertinent yet oddly vague Melbourne vibe, The Sinner displays the exceptionally adroit songwriting and musicianship of this band. The band introduces a guest violinist to join them for a delightful rendition of the forceful ballad, Jacky, one of the highlights from the recent album. Guests are apparently abundant, when Liam McGorry from Eagle and the Worm also joins the band, later in the set.
The crowd responds enthusiastically to the popular radio single, Tell Me What You’re Trying To Say, with its catchy chorus and danceable beat resulting the cadenced shuffling of crowd. With the relaxed vibe engendering a familial feel, the idea is propelled that this is just a casual gathering of close companions. It’s the perfect cohesion of time and space, and it’s hard to envision anywhere better than here and now.
Vocalist, Seán Ainsworth informs the audience that The Monkey Song will be their last track for the night, before cheekily exclaiming, “shut up! You know there’s an encore” in response to the crowd’s collective disappointment.
The Fearless Vampire Killers could have been extracted from the soundtrack of any Western movie from the ‘60s, yet their music is chillingly relevant to here and now. They may not have the kind of sound that will propel them to the top of the charts, but they’re certainly staking their claim as one of Australia’s greatest hidden gems.
Lara Moates