December 27, 2011
Like any former (wanna-be) music critic, I had to post my top 10 albums. Now, its time for my top live shows of 2011. Again, in chronological order, and this one goes to 11. Telekinesis - The Echo (February 24) Liam Finn - Autry National Center (March 23) Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark - The Music Box (March 29) Big Audio Dynamite - The Roxy (April 14) Urge Overkill - Troubadour (May 13) Guitar Wolf - Troubadour (May 29) Band of Skulls - Bootleg Theater (June 6) Friendly Fires - The Music Box (June 10) The Joy Formidable - El Rey Theater (September 14) The Horrors El Rey Theatre (September 15) The Cure  - Pantages Theatre (November 21) BEST OF 2011 & MY LIFE Without a doubt, there were alot of shows to do in 2011, so picking the best was difficult. Many were some amazing local bands like Maxi Wild and The Bixby Knolls while others were more nostalgia reunions like Buffalo Tom and Loudness. I’m sure I even missed good shows without even knowing about it or forgetting to attend as there’s only so many to see. However, The Cure and their “Reflections” show that featured their first 3 albums in order (including b-sides and one-off singles) was one of my all time favorites. They sounded perfect and even though the albums were released more than 30 years ago, Robert Smith sounded amazing with a tight backup band of as many original members as possible. I’m so glad I spent the $$ for the tickets. I still have to buy any concert ticket for an upcoming 2012 show. I hope something comes through soon.

Like any former (wanna-be) music critic, I had to post my top 10 albums. Now, its time for my top live shows of 2011. Again, in chronological order, and this one goes to 11.

  1. Telekinesis - The Echo (February 24)
  2. Liam Finn - Autry National Center (March 23)
  3. Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark - The Music Box (March 29)
  4. Big Audio Dynamite - The Roxy (April 14)
  5. Urge Overkill - Troubadour (May 13)
  6. Guitar Wolf - Troubadour (May 29)
  7. Band of Skulls - Bootleg Theater (June 6)
  8. Friendly Fires - The Music Box (June 10)
  9. The Joy Formidable - El Rey Theater (September 14)
  10. The Horrors El Rey Theatre (September 15)
  11. The Cure  - Pantages Theatre (November 21) BEST OF 2011 & MY LIFE

Without a doubt, there were alot of shows to do in 2011, so picking the best was difficult. Many were some amazing local bands like Maxi Wild and The Bixby Knolls while others were more nostalgia reunions like Buffalo Tom and Loudness. I’m sure I even missed good shows without even knowing about it or forgetting to attend as there’s only so many to see.

However, The Cure and their “Reflections” show that featured their first 3 albums in order (including b-sides and one-off singles) was one of my all time favorites. They sounded perfect and even though the albums were released more than 30 years ago, Robert Smith sounded amazing with a tight backup band of as many original members as possible. I’m so glad I spent the $$ for the tickets.

I still have to buy any concert ticket for an upcoming 2012 show. I hope something comes through soon.

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