FYF Fest 2010: The Rapture
By Seraphina L.
At first, it seemed like a tough choice when deciding to end the night with either The Rapture or Panda Bear. One artist is fairly new and the other is not. One artist is a side project and the other is not. One act consisted of a person standing in one spot the entire time and the other did not. The last one was the deal breaker!
Although I’m fan of Panda Bear on record (Animal Collective did put out one of best records of 2009), I was in the need for a full band that could get me moving properly in celebration. This was Labor Day weekend and I wasn’t going to end FYF Fest with my arms folded only to bop my head or tap my feet. The Rapture definitely ensured more than that would happen.
The Rapture has been around for quite some time but they’ve still got it when it comes to live performances. Luke Jenner’s vocals were off the charts and the crowd turned into one bouncing mob when they played hits such as “Get Myself Into It,” “The Devil,” and “House of Jealous Lovers.” (It’s amazing how much people can love cowbell!)
The Rapture is dance punk but the best trait they have going for them is that their sound doesn’t sound dated. In a lineup preceded by !!! and Delorean earlier in the night, they slid perfectly into the night and ended FYF Fest with positive energy. No matter what genre you want to slap them with, one thing is definite: They had a huge part in post-punk revival with their unique arrangements.
Photo by Carl Pocket
Check out more photos of The Rapture in our FYF Fest 2010 photo gallery!
Monday, September 6, 2010 9:36PM
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