I don't think I've ever spend $100 on a concert ticket in NYC (I realize I'm in the minority), but it was worth it to catch LCD Soundsystem this past Saturday at their annual holiday residency at the Knockdown Center in Queens. (It was actually $125 with fees.) This was the 7th of 12 shows the electronic rock veterans played, and frontman James Murphy et.al. seemed no worse for the wear. Which is remarkable given that they played for almost two-and-a-half hours, with only a brief pause "to go pee," as Murphy put it. Suffice to say, I got my money's worth.

Murphy, now 54, sounds as good as ever. Somewhere between Morrissey Bowie, and Jack White, with the ability to belt on cue, his soaring tenor was always the secret sauce behind LCD's mid-aughts success, and remains so today. Joining him were longtime keyboardists Nancy Whang and Al Doyle, drummer Pat Mahoney, guitarist Tyler Pope and percussionist Korey Richey.

This was my third or fourth time at the Knockdown Center, and despite it's out-of-the-way location in industrial Maspeth, Queens, it's become one of my favorite venues in NYC: a massive 19th century open floor warehouse with a killer sound and light system, not to mention a shoebox design that allows for easy entry/exit out the sides. Bonus for this residency: a popup natural wine bar in back, courtesy of Murphy's Michelin-starred Four Horsemen.

If you haven’t seen them in awhile - or perhaps ever - go and have yourself a merry Liquid Christmas Display (yes, that’s their name.)

Setlist here. Brooklyn Vegan's somewhat more-in-depth take here. More pics on Instagram.