PINTANDWEFALL (Finland)
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THURSDAY 9th SEPTEMBER
VENUE: COMET CLUB, KREUZBERG
TIME: 19:30-20:00
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This band was supposed to break up after their first gig. But the gig at a high school party in early 2006 was a blast! Who would have thought that these mysterious masked girls could achieve so much in such a short period of time.
In America, the last few all-female acts to captivate a significant portion of the nation and see significant success in terms of record sales have had one thing in common. Destiny’s Child, TLC, Spice Girls, Pussycat Dolls and their ilk drew the attention of critics and fans mainly because of their femininity. These groups offered a foil to the boy bands of the day, and it was more of a girl power vibe reverberating among teeny boppers, rather than creative and high-quality music, that really fueled their popularity.
But what if an all-female band wants to be taken seriously as a group of musicians, rather than a group of girls? What if they want to be known for their music, rather than their looks? This is where Pintandwefall enters. This energetic, all-female outfit from Finland does have a marked lack of testosterone, but the group’s music indicates that gender doesn’t have to be their defining characteristic. Just one listen to Pintandwefall will turn one’s expectations of girl bands upside-down; this talented group doesn’t offer sugar-coated pop songs designed for the iPods of 13-year-olds.
Pintandwefall sounds more like The White Stripes than the Spice Girls, with a gritty, garage-rock edge and a lack of pretentiousness and over-produced pop. Songs such as the bass-heavy “Jail” may very well bounce their way into the heads of listeners with little hope of escape, but there’s nothing annoying about it. Pintandwefall has a distinct sound that seems destined to stick around, not fade like fall fashions and “in” bands.
The band’s live shows bring boundless energy and masked mystery – an unforgettable performance for sure. After seeing how far the Finnish foursome has come, it’s unbelievable that Pintandwefall originally formed with the intention of breaking up after their first gig at a high school party. But from the infectious beat of “Zombie” to the grungy “Okto,” it’s clear that such an early departure would have robbed the music world of a diamond in the rough.
Review by BRIAN WILLETT
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