A Chrome Protection

Catherine Wheel was by far one of my favorite bands of the 90's. They never really recieved the recognition they deserved, but I don't mind that. Kind of like having your own brilliant little secret. Unfortunately I never saw them live, so last night's Rob Dickinson show at Schubas was a special treat for me, and he did not disappoint. Not only is he a great song writer with a great voice, but he had an incredible amount of stage presence and energy. The show was just him, an acoustic guitar, a harmonica, a distortion pedal, and a delay pedal . He played many songs from the new album but also played a fair amount of Catherine Wheel songs including Heal, Eat My Dust You Insensitive Fuck, Crank, and Black Metallic. I believe that might have been one of the best solo performances I've ever seen. This music fan is very inspired today.

Love my superstitious games
Running circles round my brain when I'm left smiling

I love to steal this living steam
My head in someone's dream
I'm tired of sleeping

Call me crank, my idea
Crank, so super
Crank, my conscience clear

I build my canopy of steel
It fulfills my sense of real
A chrome protection

Call me crank, my idea
Crank, so super
Crank, my conscience clear
It's clear