The Mountain Goats

Friday night I saw this band called The Mountain Goats, I've listened to quite a bit of their music in the past and was a bit curious as to what they would be like live.

I was pleasantly surprised - these guys absolutely rocked it and they also had a huge following here in Sydney. Clearly this was a show dominated by fans, and the energy of the room really demonstrated this, with most (though, sadly, not all), hanging intently on every word.

I can't work out what makes them so good - the lead singer is a little gawky and whiny, the lyrics are somewhat narrative and songs - very wordy, but yet it has to be that little bit of quirky cult lyrical genius which makes them win the crowd over. The lead singer was an absolute diamond when it came to making everyone laugh and truly entertaining us through his jet lag and random rants. I remember at one point he said: “Australia responded to this song more than anywhere else, so feel free to sing along, I’m not gonna stand in your way... well because obviously I can't, I'm on the stage and you're down there and I have a job to do."

Anyway, overall a good show and Manning Bar (the student union bar) even caters for small people - so I got a view!!! Spoilt!