I really liked The Wrens about two years ago, when I was a senior in college and I listened to The Meadowlands each day en route to student teaching at Swift Middle School. I LOVE them after seeing them live last Friday. Easily one of the top five live performances I've ever witnessed. They took 17 minutes to play the first two songs in their set, "This Boy is Exhausted" and "Hopeless." Each had a long, drawn-out introduction and an extended ending. Never have I seen a band enhance their songs so much while playing live. And their enthusiasm was off the charts. Guitarist and co-vocalist Kevin Whelan was the main instigator. He jumped off of the speakers several times and even held out his mic into the crowd for a fan to briefly take over on lead vocals. Fellow guitarist/vocalist Charles Bissell was divine as well, and his solo on "Thirteen Grand" was eargasm-inducing. Hell, the whole show was, but that was especially. I enjoyed them so much that I bought a t-shirt, something I haven't done in several years. It reads "The Wrens: Keeping Folks Waiting Since 1989." It refers to the fact that The Wrens have been around for over twenty years and only have three albums to their credit. Here's hoping another one surfaces soon.
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