White Fence: Live in San Francisco

When White Fence were performing live shows, it was strictly through word-of-mouth that fans learned Tim Presley had put together a band that really rocked. Now this 13-song live album proves just that to anyone who doubted or who wondered what Presley’s lo-fi bedroom psychedelia would sound like when taken to a stage. The nearly nine minutes of “Baxter Corner” show what the group can do when given an extended jam. White Fence recall a mix of The Velvet Underground, The Fall (Presley’s former employer), and any garage band that understands that once you find the right chemistry and the chords, you shouldn't stray too far from the schematic. The days of Darker My Love’s polished approach are long gone. Subtler shades come out on the muscular jangle behind “The Pool,” while “Lizards First” keeps the idiosyncratic weirdness intact. Going back to listen to “Pink Gorilla” on the studio album Cyclops Reap sounds like you’re sitting in a listening-obstructed seat in comparison to the full fury presented here.