“But I’ve met him a bunch of times, and he told me the first time he really liked our band.”Ī largely retrospective CD like “Monuments” is the type that often tarnishes an active band, implying that its best music is in the past.

“He might cringe at the idea of us covering the song,” he said. The band’s current setlist includes hit singles and album cuts from every era, such as “Anna Molly,” “Megalomaniac,” “Drive” and “A Certain Shade of Green,” as well as a few of the rarities and B-sides from “Monuments.” One such song is a surprisingly faithful rendition of Prince’s “Let’s Go Crazy.” When asked how the band was able to get permission from the usually possessive and protective singer, Einziger said he was unsure. “I’m able to play a lot more and better now than last tour,” said Einziger, who not only plays lead guitar but often tackles other instruments such as electric piano and pipa, a Chinese string instrument. Only two years ago, he had surgery on his wrist after finding it increasingly difficult to play live because of carpal tunnel syndrome. “We’re playing better than we’ve ever played,” he said. 5 on the Billboard Top 200 albums chart - the band was ready to get back to business. The school of choice: Harvard University, where he is studying physics, evolutionary biology and music theory.īut with “Monuments” out in stores - it debuted at No.

“I’m having my big college experience now.” “I never went to college before this,” the 33-year-old said. And while singer Boyd worked on developing his visually artistic side - he designed the album cover for “Monuments” as well as projected visuals for the current tour - Einziger went back to school. “Jose is the first one of us to become a parent,” Einziger said of how drummer Pasillas spent his break.

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