[ATTENDED: October 21, 2022] Acid Dad
I became aware of Acid Dad through the Reverberation Appreciation Society and Levitation Records which aired a number of live shows during lockdown. I’ve actually learned about a half dozen really cool bands from these lockdown shows.
I was especially intrigued about Acid Dad and had hoped to see them with Hooveriii at Philamoca (but I went to see Torres that night instead).
But here was Acid Dad opening for Psychedelic Porn Crumpets–a great opportunity to see two bands on my gotta see list.
I hadn’t realized that Acid Dad have no bassist (well, there is bass on the records). Rather, for this show there were two guitars Vaughn Hunt and Sean Fahey and their drummer, Trevor Mustoe I also didn’t realize that both guitarists sang lead on different songs. And the way the guitars played off of each other (with them each playing riffs and using all kinds of pedals) the bass was not missed (and I love a good bass line).
Rather, they played their kicking riffs and catchy choruses one after the other, which each guitarist showing some soloing chops.
They have a great retro sound because it seems to reference a whole bunch of musical styles–there’s a classic rock vibe, but there’s also a Jesus and Mary Chain feel (in the vocals and the fuzz).
I was really surprised by how hard they rocked live. Their recorded output is a little gentler, but they ripped their songs (maybe with just the three of them they played harder). Indeed, Mustoe broke a stick three quarters of the way through the show. He threw it to the crowd but it got stuck in the cables at the front of the stage (amazingly no one climbed up to get it).
They played for about 45 minutes, which was great as they played through a bunch of new songs, including their brand new single, as well as a few older songs too.
I also really enjoyed their backdrops, which was full of all kinds of cool psychedelic images. It was like a retro show with oily colors drifting behind the band, except that it was wholly modern and high tech. It totally captured the band’s vibe.
- Mr. Major ∀
- Searchin’ ⊗
- Get Me High [single]
- RC Driver ⊗
- Don’t Get Taken $
- Dissin’ ∀
- BBQ ⊗
- She Only Eats Organic ⊗
- Living With a Creature [single]
- Marine ∀
⊗ Take It from the Dead (2021)
∀ Acid Dad (2018)
$ Let’s Plan a Robbery (2016)
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