BABYMETAL

At 78 I don't mosh well. So I traveled across the country to a venue that wasn't SRO so I could sit down. I'm glad I did. Hard Rock Live in Hollywood Florida is a great concert venue with a good sound system and lighting. My first impression of Babymetal, a whole decade ago, was that it wasn't going to last long. I was not yet aware of the idol culture and its popularity in Japan. I don't know if having little girls fronting a metal band was brilliant or just exploitation. Maybe it was both. And it worked. It really worked. It works because of superb tallant, excellent musicianship, well executed choreography, and abundant energy. They are a joy to watch and listen to. But what really sets then apart from other metal entertainment is their apparent wholesome approach to the genre. Yeah, I said wholesome. The lyrics are clean. The costumes are modest. The dancing is not to suggestive. It's something you can feel good about bringing your young daughter, granddaughter or niece to. And a lot of people did.