Silverchair @ El Rey, 2/18It seemed unthinkable that the precocious '90s alt-rockers Silverchair would return after their hiatus; vocalist/guitarist/songwriter Daniel Johns (pictured) has seen not only an eating disorder (which, strangely enough, sparked album sales due to ''"Ana'''s Song''"), but also a severe bout with reactive arthritis, which prevented him from playing guitar and his group from performing after 2002'''s Diorama. Such drama, no? But Johnsy'''s bounced back from the arthritis (and a stint in side project the Dissociatives, which you'''ll sadly find in Amoeba'''s clearance bin). (Silverchair bandmates Chris Joannou and Ben Gillies also held side projects--the Mess Hall and Tambalane, respectively.) The trio of now-twenty-seven-year-olds is returning strongly, though, having already sold out their six upcoming North American shows and literally counting down to the release of fifth album Young Modern--check their Web site for the counter. If you don'''t have a soft spot for these Aussie boys, you were clearly born after 1986. (CB)
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born before 86. hate this band.