Caveman first caught my attention after a wondrous set at Glasslands during CMJ. It has had me singing praises about their live show to everyone I know. Since then their debut album CoCo Beware has been on constant rotation. When I saw that the band was headlining Bowery Ballroom, there was no way I would miss out.
Pitchfork didn’t even bother to review their debut album, and until Fat Possum recently signed the band, not many people were educated as to who these Brooklyn indie rockers were. If things go as they should, 2012 will be a big year for this band. The bands show on Friday was a confident statement that they are here to stay.
Caveman’s set was inspiring from top to bottom, not giving us one dull moment. The songs jump out at you live, with a full atmospheric sound taking flight, forcing you to nod your head with ease. They gave us a few new songs along with CoCo Beware, and I can’t think of a moment where I wasn’t in complete enjoyment. Not many bands are as humble as Caveman are, and that’s just another testament to the success that they are sure to receive this year.
Don’t miss a chance to catch this band. In a few years Caveman will be playing much bigger venues, and you’ll be wondering why you didn’t catch them sooner.
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