Thanks to a friends birthday party the night before, I somehow made it to this show in the midst of what may have been the worst hangover of my life. Ouch. But that does speak to how much I like seeing both Man Man and Illinois. In entirely different ways, both bands can really bring it on a good day. And I have yet to catch Man Man on anything but a good day.

Due to my headache and general distaste for life at the moment, I didn't make it into the pool in time to see Illinois play. However, I did get to listen to them as I was waiting in line, and from where I was, it sounded pretty good. Several of my friends confirm that they played a good set, and I know that I'll be seeing them again soon enough.

I don't know if it was just my hangover or if they deserve my scorn, but I thought that Dengue Fever were terrible. I didn't feel it at all, and not so secretly wished they would stop playing.

Man Man, however, temporarily helped me forget how much my body hurt, and played with the tight energy and wonderfully eccentric sound that make them one of the best live bands currently touring. It was impressive, and everyone of my friends basically said the same thing to me after the set. They did play some new material which sounded good, I'm much looking forward to their new record. Go see Man Man if you haven't already, it's a spectacle you won't soon forget and will likely enjoy.

Labels: Concert Reviews, Illinois, Man Man