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 Photo: Justin Edwards
Talking with friends, a common view has formed about one of Brisbane’s most reliable and frequent support acts, snarling rockers Butcher Birds. While their sets and belting mood change little from show to show, there seems to be some as-yet-indefinable quality that fluctuates, resulting in some scores of ‘Excellent’, and others only ‘Pretty Good’. Tonight’s veers closer to the latter, and while that Secret Ingredient X is still a mystery, watch this spot for updates.
We’re told the last time Sydney’s Midget played our city was over a decade ago, but this attendee must admit it’s the first time he’s heard the trio. What an introduction. Attacking their guitar, bass and drums with the gusto of a hepped up Jay Reatard, though with a more warehouse melody, the apparent veterans come off like the freshest new band in town.
Screamfeeder playing their 1996 Kitten Licks album from start to finish is the reason The Troub is comfortably packed tonight. The fact that album has become a true modern Brisclassic is the reason that the crowd is essentially a who’s who of the local indie scene, past and present. Since the band have rarely taken a break, it’s not surprising they sound as vital as ever, but what’s overwhelmingly evident is how fresh key tracks like Static, Dart and Explode Your Friends still sound. The key dual vocals from Tim and Kellie are as fun as ever, the crowd’s eyes darting left and right as lines are repeated and harmonised, in a conspicuously loud arrangement. As with most albums, there are a few tracks towards the end that don’t ring up the same dreamy-grin-inducing familiarity, but it’s all over before we realise. Playing us out with some B-sides and power pop staple Hi Cs, all from the time, Screamfeeder confirm their status as one of our most treasured bands. Brunswick Mall Star please.
SIMON TOPPER
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