I did have a bad reaction to the first Magik Markers performance I saw, but I was also pretty effusive in my love for the Smegma show and the whole End Times fest this past year. I like a mindfuck just fine.
I went and saw Magik Markers again after the first time because I recognize the improvisational aspect means inevitable peaks and valleys. They were very good the second time.
I like seeing a band at least care about their set, though. I definitely do not require "precision" for enjoyment.
Edit:
I'm just a guy with an opinion in any case, and it's not even all that negative of an opinion. Obviously a lot of people are into this stuff and it's all personal taste. I guess in that sense it's not really even my place to make guesses on whether or not a band wasn't giving all they could on a particular night. I do like some of this stuff, just not all of it.
|