These New Puritans hail from the UK, and despite having a strong album in Beat Pyramid , they've managed to avoid being burdened by the usual praise of the UK press, leaving Seattlest much more receptive to their post-punk wares when the CD finally reached our desk. It seems these days every other band is post-something, so tossing those descriptions out the window, what makes These New Puritans stand out is the overwhelming urgency evident on Beat Pyramid . It's angsty and arty, but the recurring electronics and metronomic drumming bring a sense of order to songs that feel like they're either ready to descend into loud guitar squalls or fall apart completely. It's a meticulously organized chaos, and it's in the resultant tension that the magic happens. As much as we like the album, we're actually hoping that tonight's show goes for a rawer, more lo-fi approach. Songs like "Swords of Truth" (below) seem like they'd be delivered best by a slightly drunk band to a more drunk audience. Either way, we'll be right up front. (Note to openers White Gold - we bitched about your performance last time we saw you. Hopefully you'll be able to keep things professional even if you aren't playing to a full house this time around.) These New Puritans play tonight (6/16/2008) at Chop Suey, 8pm doors, $12 adv., 21+. With Meho Plaza and White Gold . ...
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These New Puritans hail from the UK, and despite having a strong album in Beat Pyramid , they've managed to avoid being burdened by the usual praise of the UK press, leaving Seattlest much more receptive to their post-punk wares when the CD finally reached our desk. It seems these days every other band is post-something, so tossing those descriptions out the window, what makes These New Puritans stand out is the overwhelming urgency evident on Beat Pyramid . It's angsty and arty, but the recurring electronics and metronomic drumming bring a sense of order to songs that feel like they're either ready to descend into loud guitar squalls or fall apart completely. It's a meticulously organized chaos, and it's in the resultant tension that the magic happens. As much as we like the album, we're actually hoping that tonight's show goes for a rawer, more lo-fi approach. Songs like "Swords of Truth" (below) seem like they'd be delivered best by a slightly drunk band to a more drunk audience. Either way, we'll be right up front. (Note to openers White Gold - we bitched about your performance last time we saw you. Hopefully you'll be able to keep things professional even if you aren't playing to a full house this time around.) These New Puritans play tonight (6/16/2008) at Chop Suey, 8pm doors, $12 adv., 21+. With Meho Plaza and White Gold . ...