Echo and the Bunnymen ROCKED
by Petunia on 2024-08-02History - TorontoRating: 5 out of 5It was a great show. love the venue and the music. a wild ride back to the 80's

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ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN IN CONCERT:
Formed in the late-'70s wake of punk's first wave, Echo & the Bunnymen forged a unique fusion of post-punk, new wave, and neo-psychedelia that established them as pioneers of a new direction in British rock. Today the band's moody, sophisticated sound is as compelling as ever, and their spellbinding live shows are the perfect place to experience it in the flesh. Whether brooding frontman Ian McCulloch is belting out classics from seminal 1984 album Ocean Rain or performing new material from 2014's Meteorites, Echo & the Bunnymen never fail to mesmerize with muscular musicianship and intense performances on their unforgettable tours.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Echo & the Bunnymen formed in Liverpool in 1978, taking their name from a list of nonsensical monikers suggested by a friend. The band made their debut in 1979 with "The Pictures on My Wall", released on the now-legendary Mute Records imprint. Their 1980 album debut Crocodiles was a critical and commercial success, cracking the UK Top 20 and setting the stage for the success of sophomore album Heaven Up Here, which reached the Top 10 in 1981. Their chart run continued in 1983 with third album Porcupine, the vessel for hit singles "The Back of Love" and "The Cutter" and predecessor to the band's landmark 1984 album Ocean Rain, widely considered by critics as the pinnacle of their '80s output. After taking a hiatus between 1993-1996 the band reformed with a vengeance, scoring another Top 10 hit with "Nothing Lasts Forever" and delivering a powerful series of performances on tour. With their 12th studio album Meteorites hitting shelves in 2104, Echo & the Bunnymen have fans eagerly awaiting their next live shows.
FANS WHO BOUGHT TICKETS SAY:
"Amazing show. Ian's voice has not changed a bit. The band sounds the same as the first time I heard them. Bravo!"
"The Bunnymen did amazing renditions of their albums. The improvisation on Crocodiles brought back many great live memories of Bunnymen past shows."
"It was an amazing show. The band sounded incredible and Ian was very much a dynamic presence. Two complete albums were played, along with encores, so it was definitely a show to remember."
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It was a great show. love the venue and the music. a wild ride back to the 80's
They still have it! Played all the classics and did it clean (you know what I mean). My favourite band as an 18 year old and they are still up there 39 years later. Absolutely loved it!!
Last time I saw This band was in their Hay Days of the 80's at the Orpheum. This show was every bit as good or better. Many of these songs have become like anthems they have played them so many times. The Commodore is always a good room for a gig and would go again if the opportunity arose Great Value Great Fun Night Out !
Echo and the Bunnymen were one of my favourite bands in my early 20s when I first discovered post punk music. Guitar driven, punky, bit also a little pyschedic rock mixed in. They were a bit like a modern Brit post punk twist on The Doors. But now sadly seeing them is like seeing two thirds of the band. Will Sargent's guitar playing is still spot on but Ian has lost most of the range of his voice.
Amazing experience! Echo and the Bunnymen remains the same as it was in the 80s.
Amazing night at History night club as Ian really brought the Heat!!! Loved his energy & the setlist was perfect ... The band was awesome & the crowd was perfect ... Sold Out babyyyyyyyyyyy
Low energy concert. McCullochs’ voice fades after a couples of songs. Unannounced 20 minute intermission just after 30 min of the concert start. So, be prepared for this aberration and try to resist to go back home, if you can.
Loved History but Echo and the Bunnyman did not put on a show at all. The singer just stood there and sang the whole concert. Didn't try to involve the crowd or move around the stage. Just seemed tired. After all the money we paid to see them you would think there would have been a little bit of energy and enthusiasm from them.
Excellent show! Classic...& Great venue. Echo were amazing. Just like 23 yrs ago on lakeshore in toronto at the koolhaus ..so talented. This venue 'history' was comfortable and cool....
Second part of the show wasn't that great. His voice wasn't the same as the first part of the show.