Two fire alarms in one week! What are the chances?! But despite having their set delayed half an hour due to the building being evacuated, not to mention a host of assorted technical hitches, Menomena put on a typically excellent performance that put many of their peers to shame. The fact they manage to recreate the idiosyncratic blend of indie rock, Friddman-esque psychedelia and jazz that made Friend and Foe such a joy to listen to with only three members is a minor marvel in itself, but the fact they do it so damn well is a testament to their formidable talent. With no one member dominating proceedings, it’s a true group effort with vocal duties and instruments constantly switching between members, although special props have to go to the baritone sax, quite possible the coolest instrument ever. Their older material, which I’m less familiar with, seemed drier and less engaging than Friend and Foe and the set sagged when these songs were played, but awesome renditions of Muscle ‘n Flo, Rotten Hell and Boyskouts more than compensated. I've seen Menomena three time now and they’ve got better each time- let’s hope they can keep it up.(Photo: Goldenelia (Flickr))
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