More of a theatrical performance than anything else, Les Savy Fav are a huge personal draw for the block party. Punk with a penchant for intelligent lyrics and cleverly designed arrangements, these guys have two unique aspects to their shows; lead singer Tim Harrington's antics and an excellent group of musicians. On the one hand there's Tim (who is probably rapidly losing his attire) being entirely ridiculous and captivating the audiences' full attention. However, then you look behind him and realize there is a full band tearing through songs with even more vigor and intensity than on record.
Off last year's Let's Stay Friends, "Patty Lee" finds the band offering an anthemic and rousing critique of modern life. "Back before Babylon, shit was cool. Now we all got our cells on and we drive to school" Tim bellows as he expresses his contempt for how static humanity has become. However, this shit is cool and offers a great example of the singular sound that this New York band has created through its 13 year career.
See Les Savy Fav Friday @ 9:15 on the main stage
mp3: Les Savy Fav - Patty Lee
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