When Archers of Loaf broke up, they released a final live album of tracks taken from their final tour. It was my first real exposure to the band. Prior, I recall making fun of a friend’s older college-age sister, because she had an Archers album titled “Speed of Cattle.” I lived in the suburbs, and my musical exposure was mainstream DC radio. Finding music in the “Alternative” section of the music store in the mall, for some reason really does make suburban kids think that they are “Alternative.” But, I guess reading indie-rock blogs and minor label reviews are really no different.
I still enjoy Archers’ live album, “Seconds Before the Accident,” because of the power and recklessness that is lacking on their studio albums. I prefer many of these live tracks to their earlier studio equivalents. Most of the tracks open with playful ad-libbing with the audience. The recordings were taken from the sound board, so they have the flavor of a one-take in the studio. Best of all, the album feels like the South, which is (at the moment) a severely under-represented indie-rock region.
Archers of Loaf - Web In Front.mp3 (Live)
Archers of Loaf - South Carolina.mp3 (Live)
And, an excellent live performance on Australian TV:
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