September 15, 2024

Waukee, IA

7 songs · 1h 17m

All I Need — A particularly ferocious churn gives way to a whimsical lilting progression akin to the bonus jam in the fan-favorite 3/26/23 version.
Earthling or Alien? — Serious early funk puts the power of reverb/envelope filter clav on display. Picks up energy and speed before blazing through an excellent peak atop a roaring wave of synth. Second half of an excellent first-set 1-2 punch with the preceding "All I Need."

6 songs · 1h 15m

The Empress Of Organos — The Taco Town of “Empresses.” We start with the top slice: an unprecedented six-minute pre-verse intro jam. Then, savor the thick, crunchy layer after Trevor’s bass solo. You think you’ve reached the meat, but then you’re swept into a “River” of “Greens.” Think we’re done? Not quite. The real core of this sandwich is the bottom half, with “Empress” returning for a jam-packed, savory finish that ties it all together.
The Empress Of Organos — The bottom half of the "Empress" sandwich starts with the same layer that topped the "Green River" center. The band settles into a steady, chill groove, with Rick’s digital sauce poured over Pete’s thick layer of vintage vibes. This section is light but thick, a monolith revealing a slightly spicy aftertaste before dissolving into brief almost "Flowdown"-like dissonance. A final dark spread evocative of Mario’s underworld theme, coats the bottom slice’s closing verses and composed finish.

1 song · 6:58