Frightened Rabbit
Published 7:00 am Monday, October 4, 2010
Lyrical honesty is an oft-discussed and intensely debated topic among musicians and fans alike. Some claim to represent it, some fake it, and some pretend it doesnt matter. But to hear this Scottish five-piece lament about a lover whispering the wrong name into your ear, only to ignore the slight in favor of the companythats soul-baring. What began as frontman Scott Hutchinson toying with a 4-track eventually blossomed into a five-piece outfit filled with a few guitars, keys, bass and drums thats responsible for haunting, layered melodies that compliment the equally haunting vocals. And though seven years of touring and recording together has translated into a more polished sound, their lovably rugged charm isnt out of reach. With Plants and Animals, Bad Veins. NICK FELDMAN
Thu., Oct. 7, 8 p.m., 2010
