I have but one regret (and it’s not about giving a single measly life in the name of whatever it is I stand for) and it’s that me, being in Austin, means I’ll miss my first chance to see Black Mountain at The Opera House in Toronto on the 27th. Black Mountain are quickly becoming a favourite.
Their music is very seventyish and they have that brooding Led Zeppelin vibe although I’m not much a fan of Zeppelin. I would describe their stuff as more of a re-birth of the best parts of arena rock, while steering WAY clear of the undesired Bon Jovi factor.
Black Mountain’s material has that smoky, latenight, two-minutes-till-closing vibe. Amber Webber - the co-lead singer in the band and their only female component reminds me a lot of Grace Slick from Jefferson Airplane/Starship in both her demeanor and her voice.
Black Mountain doesn’t sound like they’re from the seventies, they sound like they’re still in the seventies. Sincere anthem rock is how I’d describe them and how I’ll also lament getting the chance to see them while I’m down here with the chance to see 130 other acts. (I’d trade ten of them for one shot at Black Mountain).
Maybe next time..