Wednesday night, January 14, Tantric celebrating 25 years of their certified gold debut album in lower manhattan and played in it’s intirety at SoHo live NYC.
Formed in 1999, Tantric is fronted by Hugo Ferreira, who delivers an emotional performance with a natural ease that comes with experience and confidence. His tone is smooth, his presence reassuring – even when rocking out to high-energy songs. My connection with the band dates back to my college days when I first heard “Breakdown” on a Rock FM station in 2001. It was the song that put them on the map, followed by hits like “I Don’t Care” and “Mourning.”
Celebrating 25 years of their self-titled debut album, which is certified Gold, Tantric’s concert at SOHO Live in NYC was an electrifying success, though the crowd was not as large as I expected. They played the entire album in its entirety, each track a nostalgic journey. Hugo Ferreira’s powerful vocals soared, and the band’s tight performance made the show unforgettable. The guitar riffs were heavy and exhilarating, and the drums pounded with a relentless intensity, resonating through the hearts of everyone present.
The band’s music still holds up today, and their performance was a testament to their enduring talent and dedication. The small crowd loved every minute of it, swaying and cheering in unison, including me. The band’s music still holds up today, proving that even after 25 years, their live show is a must-see experience.
Setlist;
Down and Out, After We Go, Cliche, Live Your Life (Down), I Don’t Care, Paranoid, Revillusion, Mourning, Astounded, I’ll Stay Here, Frequency, All to Myself, Hate Me, Inside Your Head, Breakdown.
