Cloud Cult at Knitting Factory & Arlene's Grocery
Cloud Cult effectively took over New York last week with their three shows. I was at two of them. I reviewed the Knitting Factory show last Monday for Product Shop.
I am glad that they changed the set list for those two nights because the two shows were really different atmospheres. At the Gothamist show at the Knitting Factory there was more energy in the room with lots of cameras flashing, arms waving, and people yelling. However there was a lull in the middle of the show and I think you could feel it in the crowd too. During Friday's show at Arlene's Grocery the energy level was more consistent, not quiet the fervor of Monday but a more relaxed "we're here to listen” mindset. Friday they played more songs that involved electronic beats and samples, but people did not wig out along with the music. I liked Friday's performance slightly more but had more fun on Monday.
Above pics are from Friday