As highlighted by my recent interview with the Casady sisters, CocoRosie’s fascinations with spirituality, nature & innocence may be a tough pill for some neophytes to swallow. As CocoRosie’s popularity grows, it’s increasingly difficult to find someone with a casual opinion on their avant-garde pop creations. Friday night’s performance (their largest headlining NYC gig to date) was a stunning amalgamation of their otherworldly releases (with an obvious focus on their brand new opus: Grey Oceans). Adorned with countless balloons to celebrate Sierra’s birthday, CocoRosie’s stage included a handful of extra musicians (their sensational beat-boxer deserves myriad kudos) as well as a massive backdrop featuring a rotation of haunting yet gorgeous images. It’d be nearly impossible to pinpoint my favorite moment of the evening. However, when CocoRosie began ‘Hopscotch’ by playing a charming game of patty cake, a huge smile graced my face. Official TMS Rating: 9/10. Watch ‘Lemonade’ here. Visit CocoRosie at their official site.

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MP3: CocoRosie – Lemonade