event
Monsters Of Folk
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Fri Nov 6
8 pm,
Monsters Of Folk at United Palace Theatre
On their own, singer-songwriters Conor Oberst, M. Ward, and Jim James have such distinctive styles that they can border on the predictable. Even together as the supergroup Monsters Of Folk (alongside frequent Oberst collaborator Mike Mogis), the trio remains essentially recognizable. But a strange kind of alchemy occurs when the three join forces. Maybe it’s the way their voices blend on certain choruses and bridges, or maybe it’s that their songwriting styles sound less repetitive when spread around on an album (their recent self-titled release). Maybe it’s just that a competitive spirit has driven each to bring his A-material. Whatever the reason, the band has a roster of songs that are loose, catchy and likeable. Be ready to sing along.
United Palace Theatre 4170 Broadway, New York, NY
On their own, singer-songwriters Conor Oberst, M. Ward, and Jim James have such distinctive styles that they can border on the predictable. Even together as the supergroup Monsters Of Folk (alongside frequent Oberst collaborator Mike Mogis), the trio remains essentially recognizable. But a strange kind of alchemy occurs when the three join forces. Maybe it’s the way their voices blend on certain choruses and bridges, or maybe it’s that their songwriting styles sound less repetitive when spread around on an album (their recent self-titled release). Maybe it’s just that a competitive spirit has driven each to bring his A-material. Whatever the reason, the band has a roster of songs that are loose, catchy and likeable. Be ready to sing along.
Updated 10/27/2009
