Was one of the five best shows I've been to ever. Simply amazing.
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SLEIGH BELLS IN CONCERT:
Noise pop duo Sleigh Bells are masters of leveraging minimal musical elements to maximum effect. Their anthemic tracks often employ little more than a hard-hitting beat, the distorted guitar work of Derek Edward Miller, and the adrenaline-filled vocals of Alexis Krauss, but despite their stripped-down makeup they always sound larger than life. From the fuzzed-out stomp of "Infinity Guitars" to the pummel-pop of "Comeback Kid", Sleigh Bells' high-energy sound is matched by their equally electrifying performances on tour.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Sleigh Bells, a.k.a. Alexis Krauss and Derek Edward Miller, formed in Brooklyn in 2008. They released a self-titled debut EP in 2009, and soon afterwards signed to M.I.A.'s N.E.E.T. record label for their 2010 debut full-length album Treats. The album cracked the Top 40 of the Billboard 200, propelled by considerable blog buzz and catchy singles like "Tell 'Em". A slew of high-profile festival appearances followed, including performances at Coachella, Primavera Sound, and the Pitchfork Music Festival. Their 2012 sophomore album Reign of Terror was an even bigger success, peaking at No. 12 in the US and landing on charts throughout Europe. In 2013 Sleigh Bells released their third album Bitter Rivals to another round of critical praise, supporting the release with a 30 date US tour.
FANS WHO BOUGHT TICKETS SAY:
"...Sleigh Bells and Alexis Krauss are refreshingly charismatic and one of the only groups that actually knows how to put on a rock show. Their sound is stripped down but refined. Minimalist but full."
"Saw Sleigh Bells on the last show of their tour and they were incredible. Brought all the energy of their recordings times 1000."
"This was my first Sleigh Bells show and it was incredible! The crowd was so into it. I left a sweaty mess. Her voice, the beat, and the guitar?! I didn't know if I wanted to lose my mind, dance, or crowd surf."
Rating: 5 out of 5by Anonymous on 5/8/11The National - Richmond Rating: 1 out of 5 Terribly Short
by asdfq43952485928239 on 5/8/11The National - RichmondAfter not having much of a warm-up band at all.. more like playing 80s music from the stereo and waiting until 11:15 when they came on when the concert started at 7... They were terrible took a break and still the concert ended at 11:45... They played literally five songs and weren't even that great... A TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY
Rating: 5 out of 5 UNREAL..EPIC
by GirlLoveFoxxxTalked2 on 5/8/11The National - RichmondThis concert was absolutely AMAZING!...I CAN NOT believe that Love Foxxx from CSS came off of the stage and talked to me...she totally held my hand as she was singing!!!...UNREAL man...and then gave me a beer!!!...her stage presence was spectacular...then when Sleigh Bells came out!...OMG...I've never rocked out so hard before in my life!!!...ALexis and Derek TORE IT UP!!!....TWO THUMBS UP!!...Great time..great memories!....I'm not gonna lie...I was totally sad that they didn't play "Run the Heart"...but it's all good because EVERYTHING they did play was awesome!!...I love them even more now!!!...Slay Bells Fan For Life!
Rating: 4 out of 5 Good but short
by TheNo1SurferGirl on 11/21/10El Rey Theatre - Los AngelesI liked Sleigh Bells amp set up and their performance. Their set was way too short for the long wait to seeing them come on. The Sundelles sucked and Pictureplane was not very interesting. I would recommend Sleigh Bells to anyone but not the other performers.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Sleigh bells...EPIC!
by JoeyZaZa on 10/27/10The Triple Rock Social Club - MinneapolisPretty small venue...but after the opener and I got a red bull vodka up in my hand I was ready to giver! Pretty short show considering that "treats" at ten tracks is like 47minz start 2 finish, they skipped a few songs...but all in all I had a blasty blast. After the show Alexis was waaaaaaay cool enough to come back out and chitchat it up with me and my boys and signed my merch..!..Ep.......Ic!!
Rating: 5 out of 5 delightfully sweaty
by mongoosePudding on 10/27/10The Triple Rock Social Club - MinneapolisThis show was amazing! the Triple Rock Social club is a great venue for this type of show, although soon will be too small to hold all the Sleigh Bells fans. The opening acts for both very different and wonderfully entertaining (the Sundelles and Picture Plane with dancer Mister Freeze) When Sleigh Bells came out it was crazy. The standing area was packed and sweaty, but that just made it better. They are an awesome band and even greater in person. Alexis even came out after and signed things/talked with a bunch of people for about an hour! best night ever.
Rating: 4 out of 5by Anonymous on 10/25/10El Rey Theatre - Los Angeles It wasn't too packed. Pictureplane killed it and Sleigh Bells delivered what I expected. The only problems were that Sleigh Bells set was about 40 minutes long, maybe 45. Way too short for a headliner. I also felt that Pictureplane could have played longer, especially since I know he has more songs, but he didn't in order to not go longer than Sleigh Bells.
Rating: 5 out of 5 The Best show i've ever been to!
by stefieannmusic on 10/22/10El Rey Theatre - Los AngelesSleigh Bells was amazing at El Rey! it was just a big party!!! definitely recommend this show for sure!!! only thing that sucked was that it was SO short!!! but it's okay!! SLEIGH BELLS ROCKS!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Sleigh Bells was awesome!
by Minimarklar on 10/22/10El Rey Theatre - Los AngelesThe opening bands were ok, but as soon as Sleigh Bells came on, the place erupted! They were awesome. The sound was great and the venue has been one of my favorites.
Rating: 5 out of 5by Jambon on 10/22/10El Rey Theatre - Los Angeles Amazing energy. One of the best shows of the year for sure
Rating: 5 out of 5 Sleigh bells! San fran
by SamD22 on 10/20/10The warfield - San franWent to the sleigh bells/hot chip show in san fran at the warfield. Seriously we only went for sleigh bells, hot chip was amazing dont get me wrong but sleigh bells! ahh! We've seen them at coachella as well. I wanted to make the show tonight in costa mesa but it sold out :( Might just have to head to LA tommorow night and catch them at the el rey! They're probably my favorite band this year and they bring the beat, Count on dancing and an amazing time if you are lucky enough to see them live!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Slay Bellz in ALB
by MoBar on 10/4/10Valentines - AlbanyBest show Albany, NY has ever seen. Sleigh Bells blew the crowd away.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Tremendous band, but don't blink.
by BrandoNY25 on 10/1/10Valentine's - AlbanyDJ Amber from local alternative station WEQX said that this show might just be the best of the year, and I'd be hard pressed to disagree. Seeing this duo perform live though is kind of like watching an old school Mike Tyson fight: a beautiful, near-perfect display of raw power and emotion, but over in a flash. Still, I wouldn't hesitate to witness it again.