Top 20 Phoenix Concerts of 2012
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| Jim Louvau |
The Deftones @ Marquee Theatre|11/17/12
The Deftones rocked an absolutely packed house at the Marquee Theatre last night, treating Valley rock fans to one of the best shows of the year.
From the opening notes of "Diamond Eyes" singer Chino Moreno took command of the room with one of his outstanding vocals and energy. "Rocket Skates" followed as fans screamed the lyrics, "guns, razors, knifes," in synchronicity with Moreno.--Jim Louvau
Deftones @ Marquee Theatre: [Full Review] [Slideshow]
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Lauryn Hill @ Celebrity Theatre|11/28/12
"Life out of context is living ungodly," Ms. Lauryn Hill sings in "Black Rage," the new song she's named her 2012 tour after.
Built over a jazzy interpolation of the Sound of Music's "My Favorite Things," the song is heavy, exploring the brutal and checkered history of Black America: "Two-thirds a person," "rapings," "beatings," "victims of violence both psyche and body." It's the centerpiece of her show, an important moment that underscores that Hill has never been into the idea of easy lyricism, and that she isn't afraid to approach uncomfortable, but important, topics. So when she finished the song to a sea of whoops and cheers, she must have wondered if the message was lost on the audience, and a sea of cellphone camera flash. "What did I just say?" she queried. -- Jason P. Woodbury
Lauryn Hill @ Celebrity Theatre: [Full Review] [Slideshow]
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