After hearing that BLACK LIPS have a reputation for "crazy live shows that include vomiting, urination, nudity, & band members kissing", I was a bit nervous, but so excited to go to their concert in Washington, DC. Although the band has matured a little bit, they still put on a crazy performance. The Black Lips have slowly built a fanbase that appreciates (and joins in with) their energy and their eclectic style of mixing blues, rock, country and punk music into one signature sound. Gentleman Jesse & His Men opened for The Black Lips and they had some really catchy songs for a band I had never heard of. Then the Black Lips were up. They alternated between fun upbeat songs and dark haunting "mosh pit creating" freaky as hell songs like "Buried Alive" including scary witch-like cackling and strobe lights. Cole even did part of the set with a cigarette hanging out of his nose. Although my friend, Cara, was injured in some “mosh pit action”, we both enjoyed the show. They may be strange, scary, and odd but who cares, Cole Alexander is so hot!!!
Cara and I preparing to die in a mosh pit
Gentleman Jesse & His Men
Black Lips consists of four members: Cole Alexander (vocals, guitar), Jared Swilley (vocals bass), Ian Saint Pe (guitar), and Joe Bradley (vocals, drums). The interesting part of the Black Lips is that there is no lead singer. The band bounces verses and songs between band members creating an even more surreal live show.
Vocalist/Guitarist Cole Alexander plays a new song with a cigarette in his nose. The song is evidently about having a cigarette in your nose.
The man we named “Baldy”, really explains the crowd at the concert. Baldy was a middle-aged six and half-foot tall bald man located dead center, front row of the audience. He was the leader of the “moshing” where he directed 18-23 year olds to jump and push in every direction. Thus, he created the second most intense mosh-pit I’ve ever experienced (the most intense being at The Hives concert in Los Angeles).
Intense moshing commanded by bassist, Jared Swilley, during "Buried Alive".
In order for one to truely understand the music of Black Lips, they have to see a live show. While in Mexico, Black Lips recorded a live album entitled "Los Valientes Del Mondo Nuevo". Follow the link to watch a video of Black Lips Live in Mexico.
Download one of my favorite Black Lip songs "Buried Alive" by right clicking on the link below. I also recommend "O Katrina", "Veni Vidi Vici", "Stranger", and their ultimate mosh-pit song "Sea of Blasphemy".
Download: "Buried Alive" - Black Lips (mp3)
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