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In trying to explain the music of Edhochuli before the Pittsburgh band's set, one fan called them "the Thin Lizzy of American screamo." That comparison ignores several of the group's nuances and dynamics, but the classic rock guitar licks inserted between its chaotic blasts of rhythm and unbridled energy proved it to be a fair one.
Kansas City has been a regular stop on The Reptilian's tours for the better part of the last decade. The band's members thanked several friends from the area by name shortly after beginning a set that consisted of equal parts loud, mathy screamo music and knowing smiles shared with all the friends they'd made along the way.
Prüde's set ended the evening's festivities well after midnight. The only folks who stuck around were already acquainted with the group's pouty hardcore punk. Some danced along, many were too fatigued, but the set was no less satisfying because of that.
The city's punk scene is still adjusting to Burnt. Its members are familiar with the phenomenon of Midwest punk, but use the style only as a blueprint to create a more adventurous sound. The only band that comes to mind when trying to parse their possible influences locally is Nature Boys. Burnt's set this night was one of their most aggressive yet and featured vocalist/guitarist Ellis briefly ditching his instrument to swagger about and drop to his knees as he conjured his throaty shouts.
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