the first four or so songs of the rapture's set were so utterly horrible that it ruined the rest of the show. i felt like i was at a rave. a bad one. as if that needs to be said. "house of jealous lovers" and "out of the races" are terrific songs, but it's really hit and miss with them. covering "louie louie" was a mistake because it made you realize that that song was about 80 times better than anything else. covering "rock and roll, part 2" was a mistake because it made them look like dorks. saw them on the backstage some time last year and it was loads better. doesn't give me much hope for their upcoming, "breakthrough" record.<P>black eyes weren't bad. i'm not into the whole spastic energy thing, seems a little contrived, but they had a pretty good sound. the kids seemed to love 'em, too, so right on. but there are too many bands with black in their name nowadays.
