52 Weeks

So after my being-chased-away experience, and because I’ve wanted to  upgrade for so long, no longer will I have the smallest lens or the softest flash. Enter 52weeks with a Nikon Digital SLR. Yeah baby, more pics. Quicker and clearer.

I’ve seen Ménage à Trois play a number of times, first at Levi’s Young Guns and subsequently at a couple of other random gigs. Each time I’ve seen them I’ve enjoyed them more and more. Their sound is quirky, attitude-filled, alternative, worldy folk rock. In fact I suspect Menage fits fairly-comfortably into the anti-folk genre, although they run in a slightly more mainstream area.

 Hehe, look at me talk shit about music genres and styles <…places beer gingerly on table…> Like I know what I’m talking about…

Seriously, though, Ménage à Trois is a polished act that leaves you wanting for more. The lead guitarist handles his guitar like it came with him from the womb. The drummer entertains with serious beats as well as a hand-drum-thingy solo second to none. Couple it with some strings from a very popular cellist and a strait-laced bassist and they’ve got a good package. Auriel’s lead vocals are husky and soulful, crooning out lyrical imagery that dances through possible interpretations in your head.

A sure highlight of their set is when they kick it  up a notch and bring on a guest male vocalist to perform an anxious, haunting and intense number that hungers for your attention. Gripping.

They’re *the* band to watch while sipping a whisky and mellowing your thoughts through what real music should sound like.

Quality of sound: 9.5

Rockstar Rating: 9.0

Overall Rating: 9.0

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