Red-headed Release: The 1900s And White Mystery Unleash New Material

By Michele Lenni in Arts & Entertainment on Aug 26, 2010 5:40PM

Prepare yourself for a fury of red hair, Rickenbackers and 60s inspired rock as two of Chicago's most-touted bands, White Mystery and The 1900s, take the stage this Friday, August 27 at Lincoln Hall.

Although the 1900s are opening up for the ass-kicking garage rock duo White Mystery we think they may be the draw at this particular event because they will be previewing songs from Return of the Century, their long-anticipated follow-up to their 2007 debut album. Time and time again the band has been compared to chamber-pop masters Belle & Sebastian, but honestly, their easy, breezy approach to '60s and '70s pop-dom has more in common with British-American blues-pop chart-toppers Fleetwood Mac. Boy-girl belted vocals sits neatly atop clean guitar tones with warm, whistful melodies that guide you through tales of passion and lost love.

We expected a full-length release in less than the three years it took them to finally deliver Return of the Century, but side projects like Edward Anderson's cross-country and folk-pop infused group, Mazes, have kept The 1900s in check for a while.

Either way, we think this is one of the must-see events this weekend. Get your tickets in advance because with all the press both these bands get it will surely sell out quickly.

Friday, August 27 at Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., 10pm, 21+