draconian - 11-28-2003 at 06:33 PM
Indie Snob includes commentary about Ima Robot in their belated review of the 10/3 show with Hot Hot Heat:
"First to open was Ima Robot, a lovely, spastic dance band. The lead singer sported a deliciously tacky mullet (with one side containing a
carefully shaved out triangle) and a torn shirt with silver pants. Sure, it was most definitely too much to handle, but that’s what made it all the
better. I enjoyed their set a whole lot and everything they did was just so fun. A lot of the songs did run into each other live, but I’d tend to say
that their album doesn’t do that as much. The band was just really into what they were doing and that always adds to the effectiveness of their
performance. The set included songs mostly off their self-titled record but also a couple new/unreleased/b-sides/songs I hadn’t heard of. Highlights
included “Dynomite,” their stellar single and also “A Is for Action,” “Scream,” and “Let’s Talk Turkey.” But sheesh, they were all good. (I’m on
vacation while writing this, but at home I have the full setlist I swiped, so drop me a line somewhere if you want it.)
Grade: A-"
car539 - 12-1-2003 at 09:46 PM
A-? whatever. i wouldn't even grade the review that highly. they didn't play anything new or unreleased. it was an incredible show. i still
have to write my review. i am so bad. procrastination. thanks to school unrelenting pull. until my review ever gets done, let's just say the bot
rocked chicago!