Danielson @ Triple Rock

Christian psychedelic music is almost comparable to a jewish pig farmer.  With members of the openers Cryptacize doubling as members of the band, Danielson handclapped and finger snapped their ways into everyone’s hearts.  Their catalog consisted of mostly songs from the recent CD of from the odds and odyssey collection Trying Hartz (First Fruits ‘94-’04), so many of the songs were unfamiliar to those who just own Ships.  The unknown is what made it so great.  Every song from Jersey Loverboy to Did I step on your trumpet? filled me with what you humans call ecstasy.  It is hard to forget the heavily acoustic ditties could sound so cacophonous, but it suits those who are into a different sort concerted concert night.  Brother Danielson’s voice sounds the same on CD as it does live, but the many vocal harmonies are lost with only one female singer on stage.  Still, the only thing that gave me the blues is that I could not buy their shoes. -Riley Bilgo