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Preview Wed Mar 13 2013
It's Been a While, Ash
Ash's breakthrough came in 1996 with the release of their lauded 1977 album. The Northern Ireland band's proper debut album was a breath of fresh air during Britpop's apex. Unlike many of the other one-word bands who were grabbing headlines then, Ash was punchy, aggressive and exceptionally talented for teenagers. Their punk/power-pop/grunge sound struck a chord with anyone who didn't need their music to be serious all of the time. It was fun yet disciplined. Unfortunately, they never really broke very big in the U.S., even despite strong albums like Free All Angels and Meltdown later on. As a result, it's been a while since they've been in Chicago. But they've remained busy across the pond and all indications (and recent Youtube clips) seem to point to them still bringing the goods live.
Ash headlines Lincoln Hall on Sunday, March 17. Chicago's California Wives open at 8PM. Their latest album, Art History, is a delightful new-wave/pop effort. The show's 21+ and $20. Lincoln Hall's at 2424 N Lincoln.
