Glass Animals Gives Fittingly Wonky Performance at L.A.'s Shrine Auditorium

The band began the set with the distinct and catchy melody of "Life Itself" off of How to Be a Human Being before jumping into "Black Mambo" from their debut album, Zaba. Guitarists Drew MacFarlane and Edmund Irwin-Singer, along with Bayley, showed off impressive guitar riffs in "Paradise." But the band stole the audience's undivided attention with the melodic gospel-like harmonies of "Toes," off of Zaba.

What makes Glass Animals' concerts so uniquely effective, though, are the way each member excitedly jams out to their own songs, like a high school band rocking out in their family's basement. With their quirky and un-choreographed, yet perfect, dance moves, there's no question that they're exactly where they want to be. This excitement was undeniable in their performance of "Take a Slice," as Bayley playfully took shots at the audience with his guitar and spit out his water in dramatic fashion.

The beloved frontman even ventured into the crowd on a raised platform for "Gooey," before jumping into his personal favorite, "Agnes." "This next one is my favorite," Bayley said before singing the emotional first verse. Single spotlights on each member highlighted the intense vulnerability of the song, which they've described as their most personal.

"Thank you guys so much, you guys are incredible. Cheers!" Bayley yelled to the crowd before the stage went dark and the band filed out. But after a few minutes of "Encore" chants from the audience, the band was back. "Can we do a couple more?" Bayley asked the excited audience. "We have something special for you guys."

The band finished out the show with an innovative version of Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy" and their own "Pork Soda." Young and full of energy, there's no question that Glass Animals and their compelling music have a lot more in store for us.