Our show at The Hi-Fi in Melbourne was incredible.  Crowd was great, Frightened Rabbit were unbelievable.  Really really cool blokes as well.  Thanks Melbourne for welcoming us so warmly.  We can’t wait to come back.  FasterLouder reviewed the show and here’s what they had to say.

Brisbane lads Montpelier were first to grace the Hifi stage and gave a great start to the night. Upon early impressions of the band, they appeared to look very mismatched and not particularly cohesive, but once they began playing it all made sense. Their style is a mix of slow rock and alternative synth sounds, with long build-ups in some tracks, and others carrying a real pop rhythm. In the beginning of the set they seemed to struggle with mic control, however this eased up as they got more comfortable.

Both individually and combined, this band showed their ambition through their efforts on stage. Their songs were solid, with the crowd reacting well to songs such as The Rafters and Take a Picture. The shared vocals between Dave Butler and Greg Chiapello worked well to provide variety both in harmonies and solo. Perhaps due to nervousness, or maybe being a little overwhelmed, they managed to mention their band name four times, as well as where they are from. An endearing bunch, this group was obviously very pleased and thankful to be supporting a band they admire so much. Montpelier was captivating, and although at times songs may have bordered on the repetitious in sound, there was always an element of change to hold interest and make people pay attention to them in the future.

Read the article online here: http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/reviews/events/24932/Frightened-Rabbit-Montpelier–The-Hi-Fi-Bar-Melbourne-02082010-.htm

There were also some great photos from the night thanks to CazTheTurtle from FasterLouder.  Check out the full gallery here: http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/gallery/17926/1/Frightened-Rabbit.htm