Mystery Jets @ The Hi-Fi, Melbourne. Jan 1st 2009
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There is something oddly striking about 4 grown men dressed in novelty sequin tops and singing songs that could take you back to the 80s. Now normally that sort of image would completely turn me away, but when it comes to Mystery Jets, it works.
On January 1st I was privileged enough to attend their show at the Hi-Fi Bar in Melbourne. They were supported by Mission Control who are a Melbourne band. Their bassist, Spencer Dyson, was enchanting and I am sure I was not the only person in the room completely drawn to him. His level of playing was unbelievable.
After a few drinks at the bar the lights went down and a high pitch ambulance warning began to siren with lights flashing all over the stage. Everything became slow and all I could see was specks of glitter lighting up the entire room. Before I could even absorb everything that was presented around me, they began and until the very end, all I could think about was how great they are. They were energetic, interacted with the audience, entertaining and most importantly a lot of fun (they also shouted the crowd to Jim Beam and Cokes).
The crowd pleasers such as ‘Young Love’, ‘Half in Love with Elizabeth’ and of course, ‘Two Doors Down’ really got everyone moving. However it was impossible not to dance. No matter what the song, they’re so damn catchy. But they’re also capable of captivating an audience with slower songs such as ‘Flakes’.
Mystery Jets were not just impressive because they were entertaining. They’re impressive because they are all incredible musicians and you can tell they have worked hard for everything they have achieved. After the show I could not help but want more and I still have not got over their performance.
This is only the beginning of what seems to be a good year and I think topping Mystery Jets is going to be incredibly difficult. By far one of the best bands I have seen to date.
Listen To:
Mystery Jets – Two Doors Down.mp3
Mystery Jets – Flakes.mp3
For More:
myspace.com/mysteryjets
[note]The photograph above was taken by Matthew Armstrong and is used here under a creative commons licence.[/note]
