The Stranger

(MUSIC) Look at them, they formed a band: England's immaculately conceived Art Brut return to deliver another dose of their witty, literary punk minimalism. Who knows how many fresh compositions they'll have added to the well-known ditties from their brilliant 2005 debut, Bang Bang Rock & Roll (finally released in the U.S. this year), but even if they stick to the standards, this show will be something to see. At their best—both live and on record—Art Brut are transcendently raucous and deeply funny. With We Are Scientists and the Spinto Band. (Neumo's, 925 E Pike St, ticketswest.com. 8 pm, $13 adv, all-ages balcony.) by David Schmader

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