The Soundtrack Of Our Lives @ Black Cat, Washington DC 02/18/10
Written by: Lancifer
Either the flow of music to Sweden takes a couple generations, or the Swedes have learned how to embrace the classic psychedelic stoner rock that was around about the time my parents were young. The Soundtrack Of Our Lives played a show in Washington DC tonight, and I felt as though I had a glimpse into what Woodstock 69 would have been like on a much smaller scale.
Due to the ear piercing volume in the locations providing a decent view of the stage, I decided to find myself a table at the back of the venue to sit and enjoy the music. It was during this time that the world of classic psychedelic rock was open to me. I can’t claim to be a fan of any specific group in the past that would fall under this category, but I like to think that The Soundtrack Of Our Lives would be comparable. The burly vocals, and matching physique of Lundberg also go back to the time before rock groups were over inundated with skinny jeans and eyeliner. I could imagine the masses of smelly individuals under the influence of a plethora of drugs and in absence of the facilities necessary to properly bathe. I could imagine the hundreds, or even thousands of people on their feet dancing and clapping to the music. I could imagine others sitting back on the grass enjoying the music and the lights. Now the crowd here at Black Cat was just about a polar opposite, but it seemed even they were enjoying the music just as much as the previously described would have been.
The Soundtrack Of Our Lives won’t necessarily put on a visually stimulating performance, but if you’re looking for a chill night out with some good ol’ rock and roll, this may be the show you’re looking for. Now you just need to be fortunate enough to live in an area where they are touring when not in their homeland.
