Silversun Pickups - Acoustic set @ Newbury Comics - Boston, MA

I guess that a record store would be the perfect place for a concert and the Silversun Pickup's acoustic in-store performance certainly fit the setting. Despite the initial delay of getting everyone inside and setting up, the band's set ran smoothly. I've never seen them live, but they sounded tight and were able to replicate their Smashing Pumpkin's inspired sound to a point, with a nice mix of electronics, acoustic guitar, and a constant, steady drum beat. The lead singer had a mini-Q&A session with the audience in between songs which resulted in some comic banter going back and forth. The set felt subdued but they still proved to be a competent live band, no matter the setting.

Silversun Pickups @ Newbury Comics setlist:
Well Thought out Twinkle
Rusted Wheel
Creation Lake
Future Foe Scenarios
Lazy Eye
Kissing Families
Comeback Kid

As usual, more photos up on the flickr page.

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