Sleepyhead

[Mathieu Benoit]

Has anyone else seen this band? They're from Japan and they've been in town for several weeks, playing at various venues. They remind me of a japanese Radiohead. They came out to Cougars last Sunday night and are planning on coming back out this Sunday. Worth catching, they're neat.

[roachie]

I have, but you already knew that.

[Malcolm Boyce]

Have not...

[Alain Benoit]

Did nothing for me. Kinda gimmicky.

[Scott DeVarenne]

I loved what I heard. What I saw was four guys playing music, so

Kinda gimmicky.

What is their gimmick? That they are Japanese? Delay units?

[Alain Benoit]

I dont see how being Japanese would be gimmicky but using a delay pedal constantly on every song is a least a bit of a crutch, just sing man.

[Mathieu Benoit]

I dont see how being Japanese would be gimmicky but using a delay pedal constantly on every song is a least a bit of a crutch, just sing man.

I understand your point, however I still enjoyed it. He sang far enough away from the mic that I could bring the level up enough to get the drums involved in a bit of the delay action, which sounded very cool.

They are also some of the most polite and respectful people I've ever met.

[roachie]

Since when are gimmicks a bad thing... Jimi Hendrix, Kiss, Gwar, Sean Roach's hair... all gimmicks.

[Alain Benoit]

I suppose look how well hung Malcom is and what that did for him.