Gotye Review
by Corey Blecha
In recent months, no song has been played on the radio more than Gotye’s hit single, “Somebody That I Used To Know,” and with the band rolling through town for a stop at the Ogden Theater, Denver was in for a great performance from one of pop radio’s biggest acts. With an unorthodox take on creating melodies and textures, front man Wally De Backer, has created a storm with his latest album, Making Mirrors, and everyone from high-school girls to 60-year-old men seem to be singing along to his infectious tunes lately. This diversity was represented in the crowd at the theater, with people of all ages showing up to catch the band playing on their U.S. tour.
As were most people in attendance, I was rather curious as to what Gotye’s live show would be like, and I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised. Often times, the biggest radio acts end up being the worst live acts, with little but filler material to work in around their hits, and only relying on a few songs to drive their entire show. However, Gotye brought a refreshing mix of styles, balancing the many influences Wally De Backer has experienced throughout his life–from reggae to synth-pop–showing the versatility of the band, and proving that there is more to them than their most radio-friendly song. With a strong band to back his amazing studio productions, I can see this band going on to reach even greater heights, although only time will tell if they will outshine such a gem as, “Somebody That I Used To Know.” Judging by their recent killer performance at super-fest Coachella, it doesn’t look like the hype is slowing down anytime soon!
Category: Planet Buzz
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