Magic Man At The House Of Blues: Show Review
First on the bill was Magic Man, an energetic five pieces hailing from Boston. For unfamiliar listeners, the band sounds like a mixture of Passion Pit meets Death Cab For Cutie after they've had five cans of Red Bull. Though the band put on a stellar show to 10,000 at Boston Calling the last time I saw them in May, their set in Anaheim showcased a more confident and cohesive Magic Man. That's unsurprising-since May, Magic Man has released their incredible debut, "Before The Waves," and toured with Walk The Moon and Panic! At The Disco. Surely, the band must have picked up tips from these music veterans.
When energy filled the room to the brim, Magic Man tipped it over the edge when Sam Lee began the easily distinguisable opening riff to Jimmy Eat World's "The Middle." This song was a perfect choice and a throwback to those angsty high school days: everyone in the room recognized the song and sang along. After humbly thanking the crowd for its incredible stamina and warm reception, Alex and the band launched into "Paris," the band's first single which launched them into the indie scene. Even those who might not have known all the words to the earlier songs sang back the lyrics to the Boston band.
Leaning in and out of the crowd and jumping up and down with jittery moves, Caplow and the rest of Magic Man warmed the hearts of Anaheim on a cold Monday night. By the time their set ended, I was exhausted; Magic Man's infectious energy rendered it impossible to stay still.
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