Last night in Chicago Menomena reminded everyone how great their 2007 Release Friend and Foe was, and how desperate everyone is for its follow up. The Empty Bottle crowd was on hand for what turned out to be a 32nd birthday celebration for Brent Knopf, who, as you can see in the pictures below, blew out the candles, then helped the band through a blistering set of material.

Those hoping to hear some new material got their wish. By my count there were two (possibly three) new tunes, but the majority of the set drew from Friend and Foe, which drew no complaints from me and my crew. Check the photos from Daniel Brielmaier and drop a comment with your thoughts if you made the show.

Those hungry for new Menomena material can get their fix via Brent Knopf’s new Ramona Falls project until a proper studio record comes around.

Buy: Menomena – Friend and Foe
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Myspace: Menomena
MP3: Menomena – “Wet & Rusting”