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Raw energy executed on DVD BY JASON KEHLER Daily Titan Staff
Coheed and Cambria's amazing live performance is now available on DVD for the first time. The concert footage of"Live at the Starland Ballroom" is roughly an hour long and contains 10 songs from the bands first two albums. Multiple camera angles offer an outstanding look into how the band plays live and offers fans a chance to watch over and over again the energy the band puts into every song. The DVD opens with an amazing performance of “In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3” which has become a staple in the bands live show. The song goes back and
forth from hard to slow and sets the pace for the rest of the performance. After a flawless version of “Delirium Trigger,” the band jumps
into "A Favor A House Atlantic," the first single off their second album. Another song that stands out is “Devil in Jersey City,” which is a very high-energy song. During this song singer Claudio Sanchez steps aways from the microphone and lets the crowd handle the vocals. Other songs performed were their latest single “Blood Red Summer,” the rarely played live “Time Consumer,” “Three Evils (Embodied in Love and Shadow)” and “The Crowing.” The set was finished with “Everything Evil.” Sanchez shares vocals with the audience throughout this fan favorite and the entire band pours everything it has into the ending of the song. Sanchez, who often steps away from the microphone while singing, sang nearly every lyric of every song. However, during a couple songs, the audio should have been turned towards the crowd more to give more of a live feeling. The DVD’s bonus features include music videos for “A Favor House Atlantic,” “Devil in Jersey City” and “Blood Red Summer.” The DVD is a must-have for any fan of the band who already knows how great they are live and by everybody else who needs to discover one of the better live bands regularly touring today.
Atmosphere 'at it again' at Glass House BY JULIE KIM Daily Titan Staff
Atmosphere is probably one of the most popular groups you’ve never heard of. But the two-man army, consisted of rapper Slug and producer Ant, has attracted one of the biggest followings in the world of underground hip-hop. Things weren’t any different when Slug, born Sean Daley, and his Rhymesayers Entertainment label mates came to perform at the Pomona Glass House on Friday, April 8th – a last-minute addition due to popular demand. And although circulated rumors have criticized Atmosphere for “falling off” with an ever-growing fan base, Slug proved the naysayers wrong with a high-octane, animated show. The unknown opening acts P.O.S. and Grayskul kept the crowd of 800 pacified and somewhat amused, but it was obvious that Atmosphere was the sole attraction. The “@ It Again Tour” featured songs from all of their
albums such as the critically acclaimed first release “Overcast!” to modern hits like “God Loves Ugly” and “Seven’s Travels.” Even “Body Pillow,” from the rare “Sad Clown Dub. 2” album, was showcased. And of course, the now-mandatory Ol’ Dirty Bastard homage with a sample of his “Shimmy Shimmy Ya” didn't fail to rile the crowd up. Ant’s presence was notably absent, but a four-piece band contributed to a great live atmosphere. And when a minor fight broke out, the MC played guidance counselor by asking a female fan to move to the other side of the room. The crowd turned hostile when she refused, but the man of the night quickly rectified the negativity by dedicating “Abusing of the Rib” to her – one of his most popular songs with women. As the explosive two-hour set ended fittingly with “Shrapnel,” Slug asked, “Am I doing my job?” The applause from the crowd seemed to be an audible “yes.”
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