SWITCHFOOT

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I'll be blunt; Switchfoot has been around for a while, but they show no signs of losing momentum or even slowing down. Their newest studio album, Hello Hurricane, debuted at number 13 on the Billboard 200 chart, with first-week sales of 39,000 copies. Relevant Magazine is hailing it as "one of the best albums of Switchfoot’s career."
And I'd have to agree.
Their current tour to promote Hello Hurricane is a little different than a typical tour. Hitting major cities of North America, many of the shows they're playing without supporting acts. But who needs an opening band when you're playing a twenty-something song set?
That's right. 2+ hours is a long time for a band to play continuously, but Switchfoot has been doing so night after night, with ease.
Wednesday night at the Paradise Rock Club in Boston proved to be one of the best live shows I've been to all year, and as a music photographer, I've been to quite a few shows. Switchfoot's, and specifically, Jon Foreman's stage presence and crowd interaction are unparalleled. Not to mention their sheer musical talent that far surpasses any preconceived notions of a band who has been known for their Christian faith, which influences their latest album subtly, yet appropriately and successfully.
Switchfoot played their newest album from start to finish, then took requests from the audience and played an additional 11 songs, even "Company Car", off an album they put out a decade ago. Foreman's jokes about the lousy opening act added a touch of humor, and he connected with the audience when mentioning the fact that he had lived in the state of Massachusetts, saying it felt like coming home.
All in all, fans both new and old were likely more than pleased with the night, and certainly entertained. It's no wonder they've been selling out every show this tour; Switchfoot never serves to disappoint.