We here at the Cesspool have been rooting for LoveLikeFire, not only because the mighty BK plays bass, but also because the band fearlessly combines '90s alt/indie idealism with plain ol' pop ambition. At The Red & the Black on Tuesday night, it all came into focus. That is, the sense that these songs -- including several new ones that will be part of an upcoming album -- are totally grown-up and self-reflective, but without being painfully serious or freighted with psychobabble. For example, consider the new "Bordeom," which seems like a natural single to me: It has some Pixies stomp, a killer melody, some Brit-pop swing, believable lyrics and a super-sticky guitar lead. Props to the venue, too: The upstairs area is perfectly cozy, not dinky, and the acoustics are spot-on. (And the hosts were graciously aware of the drag that the presidential debate might have on the show's attendance.)
The band plays Philly tonight at Inciting HQ and has a CMJ show scheduled for Oct. 24. More dates here.
(Photo from Flickr user Dots, Lines and Polygons.)
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