Desaparecidos spread their political agenda (in a good way) between songs at FYF fest a few weeks ago. Indeed, their sharp tongue was one of the highlights of the set, and really enhanced the live performance.
That Conor Oberst sure is an articulate s.o.b. One of the best parts for me, was when he tied the recent shootings, most notably at the opening of Batman, to a culture of fear and the upcoming presidential election.
Taken from Saturdays = Youth,
"Couleurs" is a force to be reckoned with, for sure. But nothing beats the live
version they played to close their set at FYF fest last Sunday (not to
be confused with other live versions floating around).
This clip from
their show at Club Nokia earlier this year is spot-on, down to the
triumphant call to the crowd, "Los Angeles!" at the end. Yes, it really was that
rad. Let's just say I came to question the meaning of their name:
how they may or may not represent my generation (m) and the year I was
born (83).
Be sure to listen through to the 2:30-mark when the guitar comes in and really shakes things up! And if you're not sold at that point (it may be hopeless), but certainly stick around for the blazing sax track (4:45).
The rhythm of this track is on another level. Best. Thing. Ever.
Let's dance!
