I'm not sure who was dancing harder?
by Anonymous on 2009-11-27Commodore Ballroom - VancouverRating: 4 out of 5... the crowd that filled the Commodore dance floor, or the lead singer. Friendly Fires kept everyone rocking, smiles all around, while they plugged through their self-titled debut and added a couple of wicked tunes that aren't on the album- including Kiss of Life which really got people going. High energy, endless gyration, all-around impressive.
The xx were incredibly solid openers (who could probably sell out the Commodore on their own, judging by the crowd's response). They commanded the crowd effortlessly, and their haunting tunes kept everyone captivated. To call them modest would be a gross understatement, as front man Oliver, thanked the crowd at the end of each track with a genuine toothy grin.
In a nutshell the two bands complimented each other well, and the show was HIGHLY enjoyable!