Crooked Fingers, Frank, 16 March 2012, SXSW 2012

A great set. The opener was a good fast-ish paced country-rock tune. The second song, which the band said was a slow jam, was really magical.

'Sleep All Summer' was fantastic. The line 'Why won't you fall back in love with me' matches The Cure's 'If only I'd thought of the right words', from Pictures of You for heart-breaking longingness, and male bafflement at the mysteries of love.

The last song was strident punk, reminiscent of 'London Calling'. The band described it as a rebel song, and I don't think Trade Descriptions would have any issue with that.

Other SXSW 2012 reviews:

Alberta Cross, Bar 96, Austin, 15 March 2012, SXSW 2012
Savoire Adore, Swan Dive, Austin, 17 March 2012, SXSW 2012
Dutch Uncles, Latitude, Austin, 17 March 2012, SXSW 2012
Band of Skulls, 14 March 2012, Haven, Austin, SXSW 2012
Imperial Teen, Frank, 16 March 2012, SXSW 2012
Jeffrey Lewis, Belmont