The Artichoke Project seem like pretty stressed out guys. Their songs are spindly monsters that queasily sprint on by, all blurry and confused limbs in unusual places. I suppose their music is best described as progressive rock, but it seems to lack all of the vacant noodling that is a defining element of the genre, with all of their songs clocking in at the sensible three- or four-minute mark. It's as if a progressive rock band had bent and contorted itself into a suitcase, becoming more compact and efficient even as pressure begins to rise and joints redden. And then there are those voices on the recordings - lurking in the background - warning of the government and their experiments in mind control. It's enough to put anyone on edge.
[Le Voyeur, 10 p.m., no cover, 404 Fourth Ave E, Olympia, 360.943.5710]
Comments for "Saturday, Jan. 29: The Artichoke Project" (6)
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Barry said on Jan. 28, 2011 at 10:00am
Right on! Yeah these guys put on a tight show. Should be awesome!
Phildo said on Jan. 28, 2011 at 10:08am
You guys rock the house
david said on Jan. 28, 2011 at 3:22pm
The most innovative band in the world
Charlie said on Jan. 28, 2011 at 5:58pm
These guys are awesome! Love the music and the show kicks tail!
Mike said on Jan. 31, 2011 at 12:49pm
That was the greatest local band I've ever seen ! Completely new and creative ! wow
Porter said on Feb. 04, 2011 at 8:01pm
Cowabunga! These guys rock!
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