Strike Up the Band!
by Nipomo Underdog on 2/10/23Teragram Ballroom - Los AngelesGreat show. Solid mix from all their records, including the new one. Nice and loud!
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ARCHERS OF LOAF IN CONCERT:
Beloved indie rockers Archers of Loaf thrilled fans in 2011 when they reunited after more than a decade apart, and they continue to wow audiences every time they take the stage at their rare live performances. The talented quartet brims with energy and enthusiasm as they tear through distorted yet tuneful favorites like “Web in Front” and “Freezing Point”, and their rollicking performances always inspire hearty sing-alongs and raucous dancing among fans. Whether they’re playing cuts off their beloved debut album or performing tunes from their most recent full-length White Trash Heroes, Archers of Loaf always treat ticket buyers to a nostalgic concert experience full of upbeat indie rock classics.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Archers of Loaf formed in Chapel Hill, NC in 1991 and released their debut single “Wrong” the following year. The track was well received, earning them a deal with Alias records and paving the way for their follow-up single “Web in Front”, which became a college radio hit. The band’s rise continued in 1993 with full-length debut album Icky Mettle, a critical success that drew them out for extensive touring. Their 1995 sophomore album Vee Vee fared similarly, receiving heavy airplay on college radio and leading to a high-profile tour with Weezer. The band released two more albums – 1996’s All the Nations Airports and 1998’s White Trash Heroes – before calling it quits at the end of 1998. In 2011 Merge Records reissued Archers of Loaf’s four ‘90s albums, leading to a series of acclaimed reunion shows that proved they remained as vital a live act as ever.
Great show. Solid mix from all their records, including the new one. Nice and loud!
Archers killed it. Venue was nice. Easy to get to and leave from.
A great set from an amazing band. The audience was really into it and the Archers of Loaf showed they hadn't lost a step. I only wish the show had been about 4-5 songs longer. Thats just me wishing I could have heard some of my personal favorites. The band played a decently long show & It was a lot of fun. Opening acts did a great job, too.
Titus Andronicus and Archers of Loaf dug deep to pull out a beautiful show. It was American indie rock at its best.
Great show from a classic indie rock band! The sound was great.
Archers of Loaf, back together and as amazing as ever. Opened with "Wrong" and every song was so good..
Archers of Loaf are crazy awesome and Matt Gentling is hilarious. Hit it, River King!
Sun. June 26th, 2011 Webster Hall, N.Y.C. 90 minutes 01. Strangled By The Stereo Wire 02. Wrong 03. Plumb Line 04. Nostalgia 05. 1985/Fabricoth 06. Dead Red Eyes 07. Let The Loser Melt 08. You & Me 09. Might 10. Revenge 11. Smoking Pot In The Hot City 12. Greatest of All Time 13. Lowest Part is Free 14. Freezing Point 15. What Did You Expect? 16. Web In Front 17. Slow Worm encore I 18. Step Into The Light 19. Audiowhore 20. Harnessed In Slums 21. All Hail The Black Market encore II 22. Scenic Pastures 23. Form and File
great set list, great energy, the band sounds as good as they always did. Really fun show all around. my only complaint; Webster hall's sound quality isnt up to the same level as Bowery, MHOW or others.
Saw both Archers NY shows. Same problem both venues, you had to strain to hear Bachman's guitars, and the bass was hidden in the back. The band sounded so good, it looked as if they really enjoyed playing together again. The crowd was going nuts, screaming out lyric by lyric. But damn, turn the volume up. The band was playing with the "umph" but apparently the sound-guy had either a headache or a hangover. Please spin back through town with the volume jacked like it belongs.