Considering that Touché Amoré is now one of the biggest names in their genre, the 2009 tour was something of a torch-passing event, with Rickly finding a rightful successor in Bolm. That year marked the release of Touché Amoré's breakout debut album, …To the Beat of a Dead Horse, which would build them their own devoted following, whereas Thursday would soon be dwindling down and going on hiatus. Their latest album, Panorama, is available now on Spotify.In 2009, the two bands toured together and, in hindsight, it was more significant than it seemed at the time. By placing this emphasis on creating a safe show for everyone, bands like La Dispute make the scene a more welcoming place. Posters in the bathrooms remind all attendees of who they can speak to at the venue or from the band’s team if they’re having an uncomfortable experience. Posters around the venue boast in bright white letters “WANNA DANCE?”, reminding everyone how easy it is to gain consent. He used the space between songs to speak out about the charity Calling All Crows, which is dedicated to ending sexual violence in the music industry. “Spaces like this are sacred,” said La Dispute frontman Jordan Dreyer. There is so much kindness in the midst of the chaos of the pit - a man drops his glasses and those around him hold their arms up so he can bend down to find them, a woman falls and those around her help her back up. His message doesn’t fall on deaf ears - compared to other similar shows, the crowd is exceptionally considerate. However, La Dispute juxtaposes the loud and sometimes abrasive quality of their sound with quiet reminders between songs to “be kind to your neighbours” and respect the space we are mutually building. Hardcore shows and mosh pits have not historically been the most welcoming places. Delicate and precise instrumentals were layered underneath their poetic lyrics. La Dispute played tracks from albums throughout the years. They reminisce on the much smaller crowd that they drew the last time they played together in Worcester, and how far they’ve come since then. Both acts played many fan favorites from older albums: it seemed to be a nostalgic show for both the bands and the fans. La Dispute hasn’t toured with Touché Amoré since 2011: the reunion clearly brought out a nostalgic crowd of dedicated fans. Touché Amoré frontman Jeremy Bolm electrified the pit with his undeniable energy. Their emocore aesthetic and sound is reminiscent of the best parts of 90’s screamo, but their recent releases, like their newest single Deflector, show that their sound is still evolving. Next up, Touché Amoré came on stage, bringing their classic post-hardcore sound to the crowd. The Philadelphia band is noise punk and genre-bending. The first opener at the Pallidium on November 23rd, Empath, alternated between ambient interludes and intense, fast hardcore-inspired tracks. Over the last 11 years they’ve been releasing music that tells the stories of everything from their struggles with mental illness to drive-by shootings, to heartbreak, to a tornado tearing apart a small midwestern town. They’re best known for their heart-wrenching lyrics, whispered or yelled over strong hardcore-inspired instrumentals. La Dispute is a post-hardcore spoken word band hailing from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Record Hospital La Dispute, Touché Amoré, and Empath at the Palladium Record Hospital December 4, 2019
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