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When they released their first album in 1989, the Boston-based trio Buffalo Tom were written off as Dinosaur Jr. junior. Admittedly, their debut was in debt to J Mascis’ thundering guitar and folk-tinged songs and it didn’t help that Mascis produced the record, either. Over time, Buffalo Tom stripped away their grungier influences and developed into a straight-ahead rock group of the early ’90s, capable of throttling rockers and beautiful ballads. Comprising guitarist/vocalist Bill Janovitz, bassist/vocalist Chris Colbourn, and drummer Tom Maginnis, Buffalo Tom began to develop their own style with their second album, 1990’s Birdbrain, which featured a noticeable improvement in songwriting.

In 1992, Buffalo Tom released Let Me Come Over, a gritty set of driving rock and achingly melancholy ballads; several of its tracks became alternative radio staples, including the gorgeous ballad “Taillights Fade.” Despite an increased amount of critical praise and some radio airplay, the album didn’t sell. The follow-up, 1993’s Big Red Letter Day, featured a more polished, radio-ready production, but the album received only a small push from radio and MTV. “Soda Jerk,” the first single from the album, became a minor alternative radio and MTV hit. After a yearlong tour, the group returned in the summer of 1995 with Sleepy Eyed, a return to the more direct sound of Let Me Come Over. Smitten followed in 1998, and two years later a best-of, Asides from Buffalo Tom, arrived.

Almost a decade of inactivity followed, but things weren’t over for Buffalo Tom; they returned in 2007 with an appearance at SXSW and a new full-length album on the New West label, Three Easy Pieces. Skins, the band’s eighth studio album, arrived in early 2011 through their own Scrawny Records label. From this point onward, Buffalo Tom were for the most part retired, but the band periodically reunited for live shows. In 2017, after Beggars Banquet released an expanded 25th anniversary edition of Let Me Come Over, the trio reconvened for a short run of dates in the United States and Europe. Following the tour, Buffalo Tom went into the studio, returning to material they began recording in 2016. March 2018 saw the release of their ninth album, Quiet and Peace, which included ten original songs as well as a cover of Simon & Garfunkel’s “The Only Living Boy in New York.”

Reviews

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 based on 57 reviews
  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    My Ears, My Ears!!!

    by Quasi on 1/17/24Bowery Ballroom - New York

    First of all, I love BT. Possibly my favourite band. For this show at the Bowery however, the sound was dreadful, order of (painful) volume was vocals, bass drum, snare drum (no cymbals in the mix), bass guitar. What's missing? Yes, Bill's guitar, which was only in evidence on the intros. Gave up half way through and fought our way to the back, where there was less space than up front. At least it wasn't just me. Are all sound guys deaf?

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

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    by concert goer on 1/16/24Bowery Ballroom - New York

    Band was great. You should sell 100 less tickets so that people can have a tiny bit of space and ones that aren't super tall can enjoy the show. Plus when it's that crowded you can't even leave your spot to get a drink and come back so you lose revenue that way and it's no fun if you want to drink during the show. Don't be so greedy, you're better off making less revenue and having everyone having a little air.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    The Best

    by Soda Jerk on 1/16/24Bowery Ballroom - New York

    Loved this experience. Buffalo Tom still rocks. They were a bucket list band to see and I could not have been happier with the experience!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    BTom Rocks

    by AHA67 on 1/16/24Bowery Ballroom - New York

    This band is one of my all time favorites. Bill is a musically genius. His lyrics and melodies are rock st its core. The show was great. These guys are by FAR the most underrated band in history. They are top 20 all time.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    These guys haven't missed a Beat!

    by Don V on 12/5/23Paradise Rock Club presented by Citizens - Boston

    I've seen Buffalo Tom a few times... a couple of times in the 90's and once again in the early 00's. So, when I heard they were playing with some new new material, I was real excited - and a little nervous... But, the excitement won out big time! These guys are still killing it on stage - and to a packed house, no less! They played 27 songs (!!!) from nearly all of their studio albums including a majority of their familiar classics - and a seven song encore! The few new songs that they played sounded fresh too. If they come back around to play another set, you can bet I will be attending again. Fingers crossed...

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Buffalo Tom

    by Granta on 8/16/22Bowery Ballroom - New York

    The boys were in great form and the sound was phenomenal. So glad we trekked down from Massachusetts!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing solid two hours of rock

    by Chrslee on 8/16/22Bowery Ballroom - New York

    Bowery ballroom is such a great venue. So intimate and small. The band was absolutely amazing. It was just like I was back in the 90s.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great Show!

    by A. A. on 8/16/22Bowery Ballroom - New York

    The band played a really cool set...and the venue was in great shape!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Buffalo Tom

    by Mike Nocco on 8/16/22Bowery Ballroom - New York

    Most underrated band of all time! Amazing lyrics, great riffs, and awesome live!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing as always!

    by Mark & Mindy Potter on 8/16/22Bowery Ballroom - New York

    Amazing show! Never disappointed! Can’t wait for the next one