The Legendary Pink Dots

Mon., Nov. 1, 8 p.m., $20, with David E. Williams, The M Room, 15 W. Girard Ave., 215-739-5577, themanhattanroom.com.

by John Vettese

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Published: Oct 27, 2010

[ rock/pop ]

When the band formed some 30 years ago, the "Legendary" preceding "Pink Dots" might have seemed like cheeky sarcasm or foolhardy hubris. Today, it's apt. Their moods and means have shifted across a prolific discography, but the Dots' core duo of singer Edward Ka-Spel and keyboardist Phil Knight remain committed to bending your mind by way of music in a way that few can match. Early works pulled from the likes of Pearls Before Swine and Neu!; their current Seconds Late for the Brighton Line (Roir Records) has an otherworldly pulse not unlike Scott Walker's last couple of records. And Ka-Spel, in particular, has the most distinctive voice in the avant/darkwave underground, hands down. Stretch your weekly allowance, since this rare appearance by cosmic rock legends — yep, that's what they're called — will be worth every penny.

Mon., Nov. 1, 8 p.m., $20, with David E. Williams, The M Room, 15 W. Girard Ave., 215-739-5577, themanhattanroom.com.

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