Part of that could have stemmed from restlessness due to the long wait for the headliner to take the stage. It seemed almost too much like rebellious teenagers playing in their garage, à la Lindsay Lohan’s band in Freaky Friday, and if there had been less of a “Mom, you’re ruining my life!” feel to the music, it might have been more memorable. Between the oddly airy vocals and heavy reliance on synthesizers, the music was not particularly intriguing or new. This was most notable when the band stopped to take a picture of the audience before leaving the stage.įrankie Rose, who earned “Best New Music“ honors from Pitchfork in 2012 for her second full-length release Interstellar, took the stage next. The band appears to have a promising future and, most importantly, they clearly enjoy performing and appreciate their fans. While it took a while for the crowd to get into it, the set evolved into a cool performance, capitalized by the catchy, rockabilly twang of “What’s Your Daughter For.” They started off with an air of surf rock, but transitioned into an early English punk rock vibe, reflecting sounds likened to the Sex Pistols, The Clash and Billy Idol, with perhaps more of a psychedelic component. When Franz Ferdinand took the stage at Orpheum Theatre Sunday night, the band secured its title as indie rock royalty as the foursome played both decade-old hits and brand-new releases, each song dripping with relevance and perfection without even the slightest hint of being forced.
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