They are super nerdy rockers (the nerdy cool though) and have some of the most hilarious yet intelligent lyrics I have ever pondered. They did name this tour the “Space Dracula’s Basketball Expo Tour” – Nice.
From the Pageant website, this sums it up (paraphrased):
“Trying to get a handle on Ludo’s music is a little like forcing six blind men to describe an elephant having felt just one side of it. Listen to “Whipped Cream,” the first single from the band’s sophomore Island Records/Island Def Jam Music Group album, Prepare the Preparations, and you hear what co-founding member, vocalist/songwriter Andrew Volpe, dubs “70s butt-rock,” delivered with a deadpan, tongue-in-cheek irony even Weezer would appreciate. And while the singer’s leering come-on is exaggerated for effect, Volpe never fails to apply the double-edge to those “emotional prototypes”, as the laugh dies in the throat, revealing a more pointed “objective” message.”
They are making their way back to St. Louis this weekend at The Pageant! Saturday, August 6, 2011 at 6pm for only $15. One of my favorite bands at my favorite St. Louis venue, Priceless! Get tickets here while they’re hot.
My personal favorite is a super creeper song…but I still love it! (It’s a way older song too, so check out their newer stuff at facebook.com/Ludo) Enjoy!