December 04, 2003

The first time I saw Crack Village they were in silly costumes. My, look at them now - tight, hiphop rhymes, intricate melodies curtousy of Beby Bo, and not a hint of their earlier novelty status. Dabrye follows with much less show but much more agression. His is an awkward performance - he eschews any onstage visuals to allow your ears to fully focus on the assult. Half Aphex Twin and half Kid 606, Dabrye demands your full attention. Last but not least is Gold Chains. The place may only be half full, but every single person is a true member of the GC crew, shaking and shouting with an energy to match Toph's onstage posturing. He took crowd requests, played new material, and stayed attached to the laptops until thye curfew enforcers dragged him off. It was a shame more people weren't there, but the ones who were got one HELL of a show.