It’s worth noting that Lao Tzu’s observation “a flame that burns twice as bright burns half as long” almost certainly applies to tonight’s headliners.
During their three years as a band, Sugar released two albums: the peerless Copper Blue and the noise-pop gem File Under: Easy Listening. Then there was the Beaster mini-album, which Bob Mould famously described as an “evil twin” to Copper Blue. Throw in a rarities compilation (Besides) and a relentless touring schedule, and it’s no surprise the intensity of their tenure led to a premature split following a handful of dates in Japan.
