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Built to Spill Seattle Concert reviews
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I've been a big fan of BTS for years but this is the first time I've had a chance to see them live. They were exceptional! They have crafted a large number of songs lead with 3 guitars building a well crafted wall of sound - anchored by a solid drum and bass. While they may come off to some as a guitar jam band that is not the case as all - their songs are very solid crafted arrangements with each guitar responsible for building their wall of sound.
Their live playing is equal to if not better than their recordings since it delivers that visceral effect that is almost impossible to capture in a recording. The only thing that doesn't compare is the clarity of vocals - Doug Martsch has a distinct style similar in some ways to Neil Young and the high energy choice of songs played did not allow the vocals to shine as much though the crowd certainly knew the songs and you could see many singing along.
To sum up - one of the best shows of the year for me!
