It takes guts for an established band to keep messing with fans’ expectations. BRMC began with the punkish scruff-and-fuzz of Jesus and Mary Chain, took a harder rock edge on the follow-up, totally corkscrewed into rootsy Americana ditties inlaid with gospel and blues on their third, and now charge again into blistering pop-rock on their latest, Baby 81. Along the way, the California trio was unceremoniously dropped by a major label, were resigned by another one, lost and regained their drummer, confused the hell out of everybody, and continued to churn out restlessly creative, compelling music regardless of style or critical response. First Avenue, 612-332-1775.
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