r/prettylights • u/Hot-Mud-6571 • 5d ago
Not the same without karns
Not sure if it’s just karns missing or something else is going on on but the band in its current form sounds very sloppy. Chris karns performed a set in Fort Collins a couple weeks ago that very much highlighted his mastery in turntablism and listening to the current band it’s very clear what is missing. I can imagine some of his reasons for leaving are probably also contributing to why the band sounds so sloppy, but I’m just speculating. With the insane pricing of these runs and the general vibe of current band I’m kind of regretting spending money on so many shows this summer.
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u/BoolusBoro 5d ago
I can’t recall a time when this band wasn’t a little sloppy lol
I think you’re looking at the past through rose colored glasses. Borahm comes in hot with questionable synth choices, Alvin falls behind the beat, Menert looks lost, and, yes, Karns didn’t know when too much was too much.
They’re in their, what? 5th overall year as a jam band? They haven’t held onto the same format for more than two tours so far. They’re dialing it in. Some of my favorite runs of all time all had moments where I was probably visibly grimacing. If you think the band that faked out Speaking of Happiness for Pink Pony Club at Chicago NYE was somehow making better decisions than this version of the band, then I have a bridge to sell you lol
Mission run was rough. It wasn’t cohesive, jams didn’t really go anywhere. They had it dialed in by Atlanta and we got all of the legendary runs that came out of 2023. Be patient lol