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PSYCHEDELIC FURS IN CONCERT:

Immortalized by John Hughes' use of their song "Pretty In Pink" for his 1986 film of the same name, the Psychedelic Furs stand as one of the most commercially successful bands to originate from Britain's fertile late '70s punk scene. From the moody post-punk of "Sister Europe" to the soaring new wave of "Heaven," the band covers all their classic material at their nostalgic live shows, perfectly recalling the cinematic grandeur of the decade's pop music. On the road in 2013, the band treated fans to vintage guitar tones and frontman Richard Butler's iconic voice, building excitement for their 2014 tour dates.

BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:

Formed amid the UK's burgeoning punk scene in the late '70s, the Psychedelic Furs released their self-titled 1980 debut LP to chart success throughout Europe. In 1981, sophomore album Talk Talk Talk introduced them to American audiences, making its way onto the Billboard 200 with the now-legendary Brat Pack anthem "Pretty in Pink." With the release of third album Forever Now in 1982, the band made their first appearance on the Billboard Hot 100 with single "Love My Way," an enduring cult classic that showcased their  unique ability to achieve mainstream success without compromising their art rock ethos. With John Hughes' use of their track "Pretty in Pink" as the basis for his epochal 1986 film of the same name, the band achieved the height of their international success, paving the way for their continued touring nearly 30 years later.

FANS WHO BOUGHT TICKETS SAY:

"They are spot on. This is not a reunion tour or a bunch of old guys getting together - the band is tight and vocals are brilliant."

"They sound better than ever. Great show, lots of fun, great set list."

"The band was tight and Richard B was on top of his game! Love his vocals and moves - he's still got it!"

Reviews

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 1120 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    amazing show!!!!

    by Lizzo on 7/14/09House of Blues Atlantic City - Atlantic City

    New set list, amazing sax player, never sounded better.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    psych furs as great as ever

    by lmagoo on 7/14/09Crazy Donkey Bar and Grill - Farmingdale

    Richard Butler and the rest of the group are as good or if not better than their glory days of the 80's. Butler's the ultimate showman, can't wait to see them when they return to NY in October.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Alive

    by Leener on 7/14/09House of Blues Atlantic City - Atlantic City

    First time we have seen them live, but long lived Furs fan. The show last night in Atlantic City was great.Butler sounded phenomenal and everyone up on stage seemed to be having a good time. We both loved Alive (For Once in My Lifetime) which we had actually never heard before. That song is epic and for the life of me wondering why it never went to the top. I can't complain with the set list but personal favorites you wish you could have heard (notably for us, Highwire Days). Dumb waiters was excellent as well.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Pysch or just tired

    by Ageonat on 7/14/09Showcase Live - Foxboro

    I think the band were a bit tired and didn't have the umph to put on a great show. They didn't play many of their hits and were not very friendly with the crowd. Oh well, can't win-em-all.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Toned-down guitar, Beefed-up horn...

    by BandanaDave on 7/14/09Showcase Live - Foxboro

    WELL, IT LOOKED LIKE ALL THE 80'S PUNKS HAD TURNED INTO HEAVY-SET, POLO-SHIRT, CHINO-PANTED PEOPLE LOOKING FOR A NOSTALGIA FIX..........HOWEVER, LUCKY FOR THEM, THE FURS DELIVERED THE GOODS.......RICHARD BUTLER LOOKED IN GREAT SHAPE (AS DID THE WHOLE BAND), AND SOUNDED JUST AS GOOD -- ALTHOUGH HE HAD TO OCCASIONALLY REFER TO CHARTS TO REMEMBER SOME OF THE LYRICS.........THEY PLAYED ALL THE USUAL BIG HITS, BUT I WAS HOPING FOR SOMETHING A TAD MORE OBSCURE, FROM THE EARLY DAYS IN PARTICULAR......I WAS PLEASANTLY SURPRISED TO FIND THAT THEY PLAYED , WITH THE EXCEPTION OF 1 OR 2 TUNES, THE ENTIRE TALK-TALK-TALK ALBUM, MY PERSONAL FAVORITE.......THEY NICELY RE-WORKED THE SOUND BY USING ONLY ONE GUITAR, AND BROUGHT THE HORN PLAYER FRONT & CENTER FOR QUITE A FEW SOLOS.........I WILL DEFINITELY ATTEND THE SEPTEMBER H.O.B. SHOW IN SEPTEMBER, AND EXPECT THAT THEY'LL PUMP THE VOLUME !!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Heaven

    by michaelsprincess on 7/14/09Crazy Donkey Bar and Grill - Farmingdale

    What a fantastic place to see a concert. I will definately go here again even though it's a hike from my home. It was wonderful to see that the Psychedelic Furs haven't lost it. They were fantastic.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Better than ever.

    by Miguelito on 7/14/09Crazy Donkey Bar and Grill - Farmingdale

    I was a big fan of the P Furs when I was younger... and I've always enjoyed going back to their music over the years. I had the opportunity to see this show and I was somewhat apprehensive to buy the tickets, mostly because I feared being disappointed by a band that may a shadow of its former self. I'm glad I pushed those concerns aside, because these guys were phenomenal. This was probably one of the most enjoyable shows I've be to, and the band is tight... the new faces in the line-up (particularly Mr. Williams) are amply talented and deliver on call. I've got to say, they sound even better live than on albums. They cranked through a ton of songs, quite a bit of material from Mirror Moves and Talk Talk Talk... they really got into it. I would absolutely see them play again and seeing this show has definitely made me gain a renewed appreciation for their music and musicianship. Just excellent.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Never Disappointed

    by klynndel on 7/14/09House of Blues Atlantic City - Atlantic City

    as always the Furs were awesome. played all the htis and a number of rarely played songs which was nice for a change. Will continue to see them each year that they tour and will be going to the Show in Philly in October. See ya then Boys :)

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Psychedelic Furs once again unbelievable

    by Nellie3 on 7/14/09Showcase Live - Foxboro

    As always the Furs were fantastic! Loved the small venue, there wasn't a bad seat in the house. It was a little mellow compared to their other shows because there was no general admission (standing room) near the stage. First come first serve but they had tables instead. But that didn't take away from how they performed! They still have it!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Psychedlic Furs Terrific

    by Maddog11 on 7/14/09Showcase Live - Foxboro

    I thought the Furs' show at Patriot Place was awesome. Richard Butler was in good voice and ran through about 20 songs, although with little chatter with the audience. He is a terrific front man. The audience was disappointing in numbers, but not in enthusiasm.