On Wednesday, April Fools Day, 2008, Music TRaC had "VIP" access into The Knitting Factory; we skipped the 20/30 person line and walked down into the Tap Bar.
Without adding too much of my opinion, I can fairly say that show was an utter failure--very few of us enjoyed being nearly punched and kicked in the face by drunk, fresh 21 year olds. Like the majority of the studded-belt-clad audience, we retreated to the back of the floor every time these wackos decided to "dance." Indeed, some may argue that this moshing is a primitive activity which can only unravel chaos and nosebleeds, but there are others who believe it is a form of total self-expression and freedom.
Anyways, Andrey, our Music TRaC director, asked us to refrain from getting anywhere near the "tornado of bodies" (google.com). Maybe a waiver would have been necessary? Just kidding.
The music, more importantly, was incomprehensible, unmelodious, and lacked overall taste.
But! This was a great experience for some of us who have never been to a hardcore show. We've now witnessed the new concert norm of this generation of rockers.
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