Erin Thompson said it best in her Short List recommendation for Sunday’s Les Savy Fav show at Neumos:”Longtime fans of Brooklyn’s Les Savy Fav have been making a fuss about the quintet’s latest LP, Root for Ruin, released in September. The riffy and harmonious record lacks the rough abrasiveness and uncontrollable antics of Les Savy Fav’s earlier work, seemingly swimming in the same circles in the pop pool instead of diving to any new, unexplored depths. Still, songs like “Sleepless in Silverlake” and the lead single “Let’s Get Out of Here” are undeniably catchy and high-energy, and Tim Harrington is still the same big wild beast of a man who may, at any point in the show, take off his clothes, kiss you, or pants you.”Photos by Paul Conrad.Published on December 6, 2010
Les Savy Fav lead singer Tim Harrington is toted by the crowd during a packed performance at Neumos on Capitol Hill on Saturday Evening Dec. 5, 2010, in Seattle.
Alternative bands Absolute Monarch, Steel Tigers of Death, from Seattle, and band Les Savy Fav of New York City play at Neumos at Neumos on Capitol Hill on Saturday Evening Dec. 5, 2010, in Seattle.
Les Savy Fav frontman Tim Harrington energizes the crowd at Neumos on Capitol Hill on Saturday Evening Dec. 5, 2010, in Seattle.
Les Savy Fav guitarist Andrew Reuland, left, and Seth Jabour at Neumos on Capitol Hill on Saturday Evening Dec. 5, 2010, in Seattle.
Les Savy Fav frontman Tim Harrington screams from the top of a wall while permorming at Neumos on Capitol Hill on Saturday Evening Dec. 5, 2010, in Seattle.
Les Savy Fav frontman Tim Harrington on stage as they play at Neumos on Capitol Hill on Saturday Evening Dec. 5, 2010, in Seattle.
Les Savy Fav frontman Tim Harrington energizes the crowd during the beginning of thier set at Neumos on Capitol Hill on Saturday Evening Dec. 5, 2010, in Seattle.
Les Savy Fav frontman Tim Harrington sports fake snow during the beginning of their set at Neumos on Capitol Hill on Saturday Evening Dec. 5, 2010, in Seattle.
Seattle post-punk band Steel Tigers of Death energize the crowd at Neumos on Capitol Hill on Saturday Evening Dec. 5, 2010, in Seattle. SToD opened for the visiting New York City band Les Savy Fav.
Steel Tigers of Death guitarist Micheal Deth (Mike Grigg) of Seattle entertains a packed crowd at Neumos on Capitol Hill on Saturday Evening Dec. 5, 2010, in Seattle. SToD and Absolute Monarchies opened for the New York City band Les Savy Fav.
