For most, seeing PRIMAL SCREAM alone is one of pure ecstasy in itself. However, this weekend had the bicultural pairing between the fine talents and delivery of Japan's ever-emerging BOOM BOOM SATELLITES alongside one of the arguably best live bands in the world period. If there were any doubts about this union, they were duly squashed as this night progressed and evolved to satisfy the lot.

Keeping up with their building reputation as gifted melodic noise-generators, BBS's Masayuki Nakano and Michiyuki Kawashima with the addition of a drummer, pumped out music defying their numbers. Only three crafted such a complete sonic tapestry? Yes indeed. As they sprawled their talents tightly in their 40 minute set, BBS chose wisely to focus on their present and future endeavors from this year's release 'Photon.' In doing so, they echoed a coolness and attitude that was to be further expanded upon by Bobby Gillespie and company when they would take the stage shortly after.

 

report by michael and photo by nishioka

*the photos were taken on the 16th, Nov. at the same venue.

In seeing BBS numerous times, this was by far the best as they clearly came into their own, meshing in elements of JESUS & MARY CHAIN, NIN, PINK FLOYD alongside their techno edge and affection for their namesake band. In short, making for a near perfect appetizer for PRIMAL SCREAM. In the slippery slope of being an opening act for such a massive act as such, BBS smartly kept to their roots, their strengths whilst promoting their latest release which is one of this year's best nocturnal trips which is proof positive for their inclusion with NORMAN COOK's Kick&Spin World Cup Tour earlier this year.