Matt Pike is a legend..
by ptensioned on 2012-12-18Venue - VancouverRating: 5 out of 5What a show. Pike, Matz, and Kensel are unlike anything else on the go right now. Jeff Matz does the John Paul Jones thing on bass, meaning he's sneakily fantastic without calling attention to himself and sumultaneously making the others better. Des Kensel is probably the most underrated drummer out there. His thunderous, galloping style is awe-inspiring to see live. His combination of dynamics, speed and power are such a rarity in an era where speed alone seems to be what people appreciate (heavy gating and compression are ruining drumming). Finally, Matt Pike. He's always been amazing, but sobriety definitely has taken him to the next level. His playing is more precise and fluid, while his singing is spot-on. Together, this three-piece are unstoppable. Just incredible.