Pat Duffy, formerly of Pop Tarts Suck Toasted (RIP), checks in for us! On record, Titus Andronicus is barely contained. Their music is unleashed upon your ears with the energy, power and passion all invading your spirit. Live, it’s taken to a new level as Pat Stickles and company simply plow you with the veracity they are performing with. It’s not a new level of rock but with most acts taking things down a notch the nod to great performers like Bruce or Iggy is a breath of fresh air. Saturday afternoon, Titus once again dominated the stage at Pitchfork. Two years removed from their first stop at the festival, they hit the stage running and would not stop for their hour long set. The band was so amped and ready to go they stood at the lip of the stage waiting for Delorean to wrap up their set so they could get on with the show. And once they did, we were all pummeled by the avalanche of power chords that followed. Mixing well between The Airing Of Grievances and The Monitor, Titus Andronicus had the kids eating out of their hands. Pat Stickles flayed about, slamming the strings on his guitar while spewing his wordy anthems complete with spit and venom. It was the kind of set this Pitchfork Fest was built on and one that they had sort of gotten away from this year, opting for the chiller more relaxed acts up to this point. Hopefully the Titus set will remind folks what it’s like to truly rock for the future. SPTR: 9.1.

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MP3: Titus Andronicus – A More Perfect Union