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Concert Tue Dec 04 2007
Swooning, Crooning, Cold War Kids
I have never quite figured out what it is the Cold War Kids are trying to do when they make music, but I can’t say it’s not refreshingly intriguing. Strange jazz undertones and upbeat rock beats seemingly stolen from every successful pop song of the last 20 years litter an album with songs about an alcoholic family man and saints on death row. The harsh but approachable vocals of Nathan Willett make the overall listening experience just awkward and uncomfortable enough for you to not be able to get away.
Despite a slight slowdown after the hype of their 2006 debut Robbers & Cowards, Cold War Kids have still sold out the Metro this Friday. Doors open at 5:30 and if you’ll want to search for scalpers, don’t let them charge you more then $5 over the $16 face price of the ticket.
Cold War Kids @ Metro, 12/7, 6:30 PM, w/ AA Bondy, We Barbarians.