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Prior to this concert, I had never listened to (or really heard anything about) Wolf Parade.  The only reason I went was because my friend, George, had won a pair of tickets and was unable to attend.

Wolf Parade @ The Wiltern
Video Concert Review

I didn’t have a clue on what to expect from Wolf Parade. I knew that they were an indie rock band – that’s it.  I arrived at the Wiltern about 20 minutes into the set, because a friend had to bail last minute causing me to find a replacement concert buddy.  As soon as I walked in the door,  I felt what I can only describe as a lack of energy.  The crowd was dead, no one was dancing, singing along, or looking as if they were having any fun at all.  I almost wanted to walk out of the venue right then and there.

Photo by Pete: Renaissance Men Dont Surf

I’m glad I didn’t leave at that point. About two songs after I walked in,  Wolf Parade began rocking out, and the crowd went wild.  I am not sure why everything was so melancholy when I first arrived, but Wolf Parade def rocked out for the remainder of the set.

Wolf Parade @ The Wiltern 07/31/10 Setlist

1. What Did My Lover Say? (It Always Had to Go This Way)
2. Language City
3. Dear Sons and Daughters of Hungry Ghosts
4. Palm Road
5. Oh You, Old Thing
6. Ghost Pressure
7. This Heart’s On Fire
8. I’ll Believe in Anything
9. Fine Young Cannibals
10. Cloud Shadow on the Mountain
11. Pobody’s Nerfect
12. California Dreamer
13. You Are a Runner and I Am My Father’s Son
14. Shine a Light
15. Kissing the Beehive

I think Wolf Parade has a great Rock n’ Roll vibe, and put a lot of effort into their music.  After seeing Wolf Parade live, I’m much more interested in their music and would strongly consider seeing them perform again. – lorn

Wolf Parade – What Did My Lover Say

Wolf Parade – Cloud Shadow On The Mountain

Special thanks to Benedict Jones (2:56) for helping conduct interviews at this show and his contribution to this episode.