Hell yea! The Yeah Yeah Yeahs come home to NYC to play All Points West

Yeah Yeah Yeah's originated as a New York City alternative rock band right across the Hudson River from the All Points West concert site in Liberty State Park.

Some might say the band is evolving, but your rock n roll diva, Miss Liberty, is somewhat concerned that the chic Miss O would leave her urban roots and relocate to Los Angeles, the land of smog, insane traffic, and generally artificial everything. I hope you know what I’m alluding to without getting into specifics, but we’ve all seen Nip/Tuck.

Karen O has the same gritty attitude as Lady Liberty, so it threw me for a loop that she’s now creating music from the land of make-believe. What was she thinking?

I also must confess that it took me quite some time to get into the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. I never gave them a chance, until a friend insisted I give them a serious listen. Needless to say, It's Blitz has been repeating in my crown since its April release, and the triple Y’s are making great alternative music.

It’s Blitz is saturated with dancy synths but the band confirms to me that it, “still sound(s) like Yeah Yeah Yeahs.” Indie rock tastemaker Pitchfork calls their new dancy sound "compelling pop rock" made up of songs "in favor of detours, miniature grooves, and lengthy asides that produce the sensation of a band and a singer impulsively following their own emotional whims."

And you know how I adore anyone that follows their own independent spirit, and moves to their own damn drum beat.

I only have good things to say about Yeah Yeah Yeah’s third album, except maybe for its short duration.

Karen O is most known for her unique but stylish clothes. At this year's Bonnaroo, she was seen wearing tiger print tights and a bizarre kimono-like shirt with strange pink and blue patterns.


Regardless, she is still hot and easily today's Queen of Alternative Rock. I do believe Karen is taking her wardrobe cues from yours truly, but then again, who wouldn’t?

All Points West fans should expect more than just thrilling music from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs set this year. Besides the remarkable reviews across the spectrum of music journalism, Yeah Yeah Yeah’s were honored as musical guests on an April 2009 episode of Saturday Night Live where they played their new single “Zero” as well as “Maps” off their debut Fever to Tell.

Honestly, with all the attention the Yeah Yeah Yeahs has received in the last few months, I cannot wait for their performance on the first day of All Points West on July 31 at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, NJ.

Karen and the gang will be playing the same day as headliners Beastie Boys, as well as other indie starlets like the Vampire Weekend, the National and Fleet Foxes.

Don’t forget Tool and Coldplay headline Saturday and Sunday respectively. For more information go here, or here and follow us on Twitter. Buy your tickets here, and tell EVERYONE you know that this truly is one of those not to be missed concerts.

Karen, I implore you. Come back home. New York City considers you a hometown girl and I promise, I’ll look after you. Leave La-La land while you still can and while you’re still young. We want you back. But even if you stay in Los Angeles, we are thrilled you are playing All Points West.

See you at the show.

Lady Liberty