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Frank Black
At the Fenix
7/17/98
by J. Kim

That Frank Black and Kim Deal have carved out tremendously successful careers after the Pixies broke up indicates the talent that supreme indie band once held. On Friday, Black and his four-piece band showed the standing-room only Fenix crowd why his guitar belongs in the indie rock hall of fame.

Shaved head and suited, the well-dressed man and friends blasted through a phenomenal set of intelligently written, intricately structured lyrics and breathtaking rhythm changes. Black takes breathtaking jumps from chord, leaping from driving surfrider punk to moody and introspective quiet effortlessly. His vocals can be commanding or pleading, following the mood of his guitar.

To the moshing, flailing crowd's delight, Black delivered the hits like "I Want to Live in Los Angeles" and "Headache". His band put on an amazing show, demonstrating the full range or guitar, bass and drum virtuoso. However, a part of me left feeling a bit unsatisfied because of my unfulfilled fantasy that Kim Deal would pop out from the crowd and sing "Monkey Gone to Heaven." Alas, no monkeys, but rather a fine artist who holds his own.

Dodi, who roams the clubs of Seattle, warmed the sweltering stage for Black. The Pixies perhaps inspired their quirky indie pop sound. They set a great tone for a great set.

 

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