Concert Review: Twen Get Manic At Union Pool

Manic and motivated are two words I would use to describe Twen, which, naturally, made the audience love them. Spontaneity and a splash of poetic madness will never stop being attractors to people: they feel like qualities of a smart, free person, of which Twen acted so a Union Pool.

From  encountering actors in Hillary Duff’s Cinderella story to declaring their love for each other, random thoughts were used not only as lyrics but as conversation starters. As the tiny, saloon-like venue grew packed with Botanica candles and Brooklynites, I realized Twen tapped into a very Millennial/youthful issue: so much energy and nowhere to put it. Lead singer Jane Fitzsimmons get looses and then sporadically stiffens and turn her body maniacally robotic; attesting to how tracks such as “Baptism” and “Horseblood,” are truly about life feeling like a mystical cage someone can toss on you similar to video game.

One minute, you are free and the next you are stuck: a repeating loop. Naturally, an audience loves that mania and theme because we all feel like we love as such.From “Damsel” to “Holy River,” Twen’s music and presence got the audience jumping in place and feeling revved. Yet, they seemed happily in their own world; laser focused on the music and how it brought the silliness of seriousness. Yes, life has about 20 more issues for every resolution, but if you got friends, music, and a little bit of crazy, you might just like its ride.

Dynamism permeated through Twen’s style, which made them feel like the coolest people to rock and relax. Moreover, I am a sucker for a good harmony, Jane and Ian’s vocal blends felt stringed and soothing within their deranged but colorful punk arrangements. For more information on Twen Click Here.