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New wave/post-punk powerhouse doesn't miss a beat after lengthy absenceAdam AntCubby Bear, Chicago, IL October 13, 2012 |
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Review by Andy Argyrakis Given the rare appearance, coupled with his continued star power (at least as far as "Goody Two Shoes" is concerned here in the States), Chicago's Cubby Bear club had no trouble selling out within seconds. And Ant made sure to make up for lost time, turning in nearly 30 career spanning tunes accompanied by his whipsmart backers throughout a ceaseless two hours. Though he's now 57, the one time Adam and the Ants singer turned solo star was lean and fit, ensuring early presentations of "Plastic Surgery," "Dog Eat Dog" and "Be My Guest" were loaded with new wave-inspired energy. Even though they could be considered oldies simply by their age, punkers like "Stand and Deliver" and "King of the Wild Frontier" didn't sound even a day stale and Ant still belted out the ultra-fierce notes like his twenty-something self. More glam rock-minded cuts like "Strip" and "Goody Two Shoes" attracted even more applause, while his last major hit "Wonderful" showed off the acoustic side of this sometimes underrated rock n' roll chameleon. Add in a gritty mash-up of T. Rex's "Get It On" and "20th Century Boy," his own gothic growler "Prince Charming," plus the super-charged finale "Physical," and Ant made it clear he's serious about blazing the comeback trail. |