The No-Wave scene that enlivened the New York City rock underground in the 1970s produced many charismatic figures. James Chance was one of them, producing a coruscating din with his band The Contortions, and significantly altering the musical landscape in the process. The Contortions laid down a frenetic punk-funk backing to Chance's unique saxophone playing and vocal stylings. They even made it to the hallowed grooves of the NO NEW YORK compilation, an era-defining artifact which embodies all the willful experimentation and addictive energy of the scene. Here, Chance takes a reformed Contortions to the stage for a show in 2003. With their sound aped by many since their demise, Chance decided it was time for a little payback, put the band back together, and tore up stages once again. Among the tracks are No-Wave anthem "Contort Yourself," "Roving Eye," "King Heroin," and many others.|
Rovi
来日公演も楽しみなNYパンク/ノーウェイヴの伝説、ジェイムス・チャンスの2003年シカゴでのライヴ。痙攣するギター・ノイズとファンクなビートのなか、やけに真剣な面持ちでオモチャをイジる子供のように吹けないサックスを吹き、弾けないオルガンを弾き、迫力のないシャウトをかます姿は昔のまんま。ヒネくれてて軽薄でバカらしくてカッコ良すぎ。〈いま〉こそ真に楽しめる裏エンターテイメント!
bounce (C)ダイサク・ジョビン
タワーレコード(2005年07月号掲載 (P113))