Over the last decade Fucked Up has gone from being a relatively by the number hardcore punk band to being something that is almost impossible to describe. With their new album David Comes To Life, they’ve given the world an eighty minute rock opera.
The album is dense, but accessible, full of giant hooks, and even bigger ambition. Like most concept albums, the story is difficult to follow, but that doesn’t detract from the album. The fact that the album exists is a testaments to Fucked Up’s greatness. The fact that it doesn’t suck makes the band legendary.
Fucked Up will be playing two sets on Friday, and I plan on seeing both. I expect the venues to explode. It will be a joyous, sweaty, and rowdy experience. Fucked Up has a reputation as a fantastic live act, and they shouldn’t be missed.
Both sets are on Friday, at 5 p.m. in The Bean Room at Cafe Vita and 9 p.m. at Neumos across the street.
