![]() While we can all think of a few successful two-piece bands, just guitar and drums that have made the most of their limitations – The White Stripes, The Black Keys and Local H come to mind – very few manage to pull it off, especially live. In those moments, we hear two talented rockers working to their strengths, revealing the dynamic possibilities of rock music played at its most raw and authentic. ![]() But it’s not over, the duo barely skip a beat and they’re back into it, taking the last two plus minutes of the song to the next level, while the sold out crowd chant the chorus with them, “XOXOX/XOX Some hearts bleed/Our hearts sweat/XOXOX…” and so on, Prowse’s pounding becomes more intense on the drums, and King is strumming out the chords on his souped-up Fender guitar so fast it sounds like he’s playing lead. Drummer Dave Prowse stops playing and takes a long drink of water, while Brian King’s guitar’s power chords are sustained and echoing around the acoustically perfect venue while he sings what feels like the song’s final “ahhhs” and exhales a deep breath. ![]() There’s a telling moment in Vancouver band Japandroids’ live concert album set, about three and half minutes into their third song “Heart Sweats,” where it feels like a natural ending.
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