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The Shaky Hands

Tue., May 12, 9 p.m., $12, with The Thermals and Point Juncture, Johnny Brenda's, 1201 Frankford Ave., 215-739-9684, johnnybrendas.com.


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Published: May 5, 2009

rock/pop

Shifting toward a darker, more introspective direction on their new Lunglight (Kill Rock Stars), The Shaky Hands uphold that perky, scattershot sound you've been craving while delving into a fresh set of abstract lyrical musings. Frustrated songs like "World's Gone Mad" are reminiscent of the sorrowful, Bush days. They're on tour with their new labelmates The Thermals, who just dropped their fourth, Now We Can See.

Tue., May 12, 9 p.m., $12, with The Thermals and Point Juncture, Johnny Brenda's, 1201 Frankford Ave., 215-739-9684, johnnybrendas.com.

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