If you've had half the week that I've had, I bet you're counting down the hours until tonight too. Why's that? Because tonight, Junior Boys are going to be in town to play the Mercy Lounge, and the heat of their synthy goodness is going to melt away the past five days of stress, frustration, long work hours and cubicle monotony. This has been the shimmery, electronic light at the end of my beige-colored tunnel since Monday, and I've earned it dammit. I'm ready to put on my drinking/dancing shoes and get swept away a little.
I haven't written yet about Junior Boys' new album, Begone Dull Care, since its release earlier this month, but the record has definitely been in the mix lately - reviving me on afternoons where the clock creeps to a halt, propelling me that extra half-mile when I'm about to wrap up a run, subtly reminding me of its awesomeness when it pops up on shuffle. And that's exactly what the album is - subtle. While it didn't knock me over the head the first time I gave it a spin, Begone Dull Care consistently sounds better and better every time I pull it up for a listen. And I think hearing some of the songs live tonight will solidify my appreciation for the album and probably bump it into regular rotation for the rest of the year.
Last time Junior Boys were in town, I had the opportunity to catch about half of their set at Exit/In, and while the room was pretty empty, the duo still got everyone moving. Reports from the road have mentioned a live drummer and dance competitions, so I have no doubt we're going to be treated to a great show at the Mercy Lounge tonight. Which, at the close of a brutal week, is exactly what we deserve.
"Dull to Pause" (from Begone Dull Care)
"In the Morning (Hot Chip Remix)" (from Dead Horse EP)
Tonight's show kicks off at 9 p.m. with Max Tundra. Tickets are $12 at the door, and it's 18+. See you there!
