It'd be relatively easy to lump Glasgow four-piece, The Cinematics, into the 'skinny boy, shaggy-haired NME darlings' sub-category. Quite easy, in fact. However, with opening slots for Editors & We Are Scientists, along with perpetual
peer pressure to check out the band, I had no choice
but to witness their Knitting Factory debut last night and I'm thrilled to report that they completely surpassed all my lofty expectations.
With a delicate yet passionate vocal delivery, Cinematics frontman, Scott Rinning's voice is most reminiscent of Muse's Matt Bellamy, The Hourly Radio's Aaron Closson, and even, at times, some Jeff Buckley. Let's not forget,
it was The Cinematics cover of Jeff Buckley's 'Grace' that brought Jeff's mom to hysterics at this year's SXSW. Last night we weren't treated to any Jeff covers but rather a slew of songs from the band's debut LP,
A Strange Education.
Opening with
Sea Change-era Beck cover 'Sunday Sun', The Cinematics poured their heart and soul into the sixty minute set, wowing newcomers and pleasing Cinematics loyals alike. Their dark yet hopeful sound has been attempted before by countless other bands but The Cinematics manage to achieve it with surging vigor, charm and precision, truly setting them apart from the rest.
The boys will be back in town later this spring, touring with The Bravery (yes, we're disappointed as well). To check out all those dates, head to
the band's MySpace page here. Those shows hit NYC on May 29th and 30th at
Irving Plaza The Fillmore.
MP3: The Cinematics - Race To The City
With a delicate yet passionate vocal delivery, Cinematics frontman, Scott Rinning's voice is most reminiscent of Muse's Matt Bellamy, The Hourly Radio's Aaron Closson, and even, at times, some Jeff Buckley. Let's not forget, it was The Cinematics cover of Jeff Buckley's 'Grace' that brought Jeff's mom to hysterics at this year's SXSW. Last night we weren't treated to any Jeff covers but rather a slew of songs from the band's debut LP, A Strange Education.
Opening with Sea Change-era Beck cover 'Sunday Sun', The Cinematics poured their heart and soul into the sixty minute set, wowing newcomers and pleasing Cinematics loyals alike. Their dark yet hopeful sound has been attempted before by countless other bands but The Cinematics manage to achieve it with surging vigor, charm and precision, truly setting them apart from the rest.
The boys will be back in town later this spring, touring with The Bravery (yes, we're disappointed as well). To check out all those dates, head to the band's MySpace page here. Those shows hit NYC on May 29th and 30th at 
MP3: The Cinematics - Race To The City
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