Photos & Review: Turnover play ‘Peripheral Vision’ in full at the Greek Theatre LA

One of my favorite things in this world is a band doing a full-album-play show. I love the
opportunity to see a whole concept performed, experiencing the storytelling all the way through.
Friday night at the Greek, we got to enjoy Turnover doing precisely that with their massively
successful and wildly influential album, Peripheral Vision.

The evening started with sets from Horse Jumper of Love and Balance and Composure, some
East Coast representation. Horse Jumper of Love and their slow indie rock sound, followed by
Balance and Composure and their post-hardcore songs set the tone for the night
ahead. Lots of guitar and emotional lyrics were the theme of the evening.

With the most wonderful venue in the world as the backdrop, Turnover took to the stage
beginning with song number one off Peripheral Vision, “Cutting My Fingers Off.” The entire
venue erupted in unison, passionately yelling back every lyric. The album explores the emotions
we feel during those early 20s relationships, and how we deal with the reality of things changing
around us. For many, this was and remains the ultimate breakup album.

As they moved through each track, the energy in the theater never wavered. Everyone was getting the opportunity to scream the words we have cried to once or twice (or several times in my case.) In between songs, the band addressed the crowd and expressed their gratitude for having so many people show up and care so much about this piece of music. Those moments remind me exactly why I chose to
photograph live shows. The beauty of emotion is shared between the artists performing and the
fans who have fallen in love with the music.

We came to the end of the album with “Intrapersonal,” and as I looked around at the sold-out venue full of smiling faces lit up by the orange lights, a sense of joy that is hard to put into words washed over me. Once the album was finished, they played some of their other hits and bid farewell to the Greek Theatre and all who attended. This was an extremely special evening that felt so intimate and close.