Gary War's show in December 2011 is definitely one of the most physically affecting shows I've been present for at Shea. This set was LOUD. Not unecessary so, mind you. Gary War's tunes have a presence of overwhelming darkness that work best when pushing the dBs. You want the swirling guitar and vocals to pierce through you, the sounds of things that rest on the edges of your consciousness times a million. Gary War returns to Shea on 5/25 with Amen Dunes, Highlife & Woodsman -- until then, set your sound system to 11 and prepare for oblivion. - LC