re: Chevelle @ The Varsity - updated with videos (page 4) and reviews of the show

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A tragedy that they played nothing from their first album. It was, trust me, their best. It sounded like three dudes jamming in a garage. Their subsequent material just didn't cut it the same for me and yes, I tried. There are two types of Chevelle fans...those who heard Point #1 and those who haven't; those who are 30-35 who first heard Chevelle on KLSU and went and bought the album on Highland next door to Subway and those who are 20-25 and heard RED on a video game and downloaded it to Itunes. It's funny is all; a band like them transcending time like that.

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Point #1 is similar to Nirvana's Bleach. They hadn't hit their stride yet (especially commercially) and were raw as frick. Love Point #1 and grabbed it immediately after hearing The Red on the radio, before Wonder Whats Next was even out. However when I bought Wonder What’s Next and Family System came on

I first saw Chevelle at Bonne Fete in 2000. They were pretty cool back then. I think I had seen the video for Point #1 before that.

Last night's show was decent. First band sounded like Sum 41 but much worse. The second band was kinda lame too. That singer chick tried to hard to be edgy and cool. At least the guitarist chick was decent looking. Chevelle was cool but I've seen better from them.