Turnover’s seminal album Peripheral Vision celebrates a decade of influence this year and the band’s anniversary tour sold out The Van Buren in Phoenix last week. The fans came prepared to experience the range of emotions housed within this record- and enjoyed the perfect fit of the rest of the lineup as well.
Shoegaze indie rock band Horse Jumper of Love caught the attention of the early crowd with their unexpected name and slow, melancholic tunes. The barricade and beyond was interspersed with serious fans of the trio and they shouted affirmations between songs that had the band smiling before jumping back in. Turnover later shouted them out during their set, naming the band as one of the best they’ve toured with over the years- a ringing endorsement for anyone just learning about their music.
This tour really was perfectly curated for Turnover fans, with Balance and Composure providing the direct support for the night. With a brand new album to add to their live mix, the band provided a jolt of energy to the middle of the show. They made the most of their chosen nine song setlist, adding in “Afterparty”, “Postcard” and “Last to Know” for a solid mix of old and new for every kind of listener. They also paid their respects to Turnover, as the two groups of musicians have run in the same scene for years and that camaraderie has translated beautifully to this lineup.
As this run is the first time that Turnover has elected to play Peripheral Vision in full, it was a special occasion for diehard fans of all ages. The older crowd shook off their restlessness and gave the band everything they had to sing along through the album play. Peripheral Vision captures the ethos of the band and a moment in the scene that is being celebrated by so many other bands with their records now reaching the decade mark. Watching the audience release their emotions through the power of these songs was cathartic for both the band and the fans- it was hard to believe there was more to come after the last echoes of “I Would Hate You If I Could” and “Intrapersonal”.
Turnover didn’t let their audience go home with just the album- their second mini set was a solid selection of tracks from their discography to round out the night with “Super Natural” and “Most of the Time”. The band also shouted out other Arizona venues that have hosted their tours over the years (looking particularly fondly at the Nile Theater) and longtime fans cheered on this band that’s been with them through so many major milestones. It was a celebration for everyone in the venue- cheers to the next 10 years!
