The Polyphonic Spree / Rooney - Terminal 5 11.16.2007

My first trip to upper midtown's new venue on the west side, Terminal 5, was for the Polyphonic Spree this past Friday night.  This was my first Spree show - not sure I've ever seen a band be so dramatic and anthemic that many times in one show before.   And it was awesome.  Front man Tim DeLaughter's smiles sum up the music and show: Fun.  Big.  Infectious.  The band's two covers, "Live And Let Die" and Nirvana's "Lithium" are so unique and amazing I wet my pants in excitement when I hear them.  I'm just kidding...but seriously.  Here, listen, and check the pee factor yourself:

The Polyphonic Spree - "Lithium".mp3

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Fun pop rockers Rooney was second on the docket (I missed the first opener, The Redwalls).  I only caught the last 3 or 4 songs of their slickly produced set but enjoyed it nonetheless.