Highly Suspect’s show at the Fillmore in Philadelphia was a full-blown gut-punching celebration to commemorate the tenth anniversary of their breakout debut, “Mister Asylum”, the album that launched them into the rock stratosphere. The band delivered every track in its raw exhilarating entirety, proving that a decade later, these songs still feel dangerous and vital.
The stage setup was minimalist, letting the sheer force of the music take center stage. From the opening, title track "Mister Asylum," the atmosphere was electric, the crowd instantly locked in. Frontman Johnny Stevens swaggered through the setlist, his voice a gritty, soulful rasp that perfectly balances the band's heavy-hitting sound.
The album's centerpiece, "Lydia," was a moment of profound communion. The audience's voices nearly drowned out Stevens' own, transforming the lament into a powerful, shared anthem. But it was during the psychedelic descent of "Bath Salts" that the real anarchy erupted Stevens commanded the crowd to part, creating a chasm of frenetic energy before the band slammed back into the chorus.
After conquering Mister Asylum, they ripped through a powerhouse encore that included hits like "My Name Is Human" and "Little One." The highlight of the night? A stunningly heavy rendition of "Serotonia," which dissolved into a haunting, near-perfect snippet of Pink Floyd's "Breathe (In the Air)," bridging the gap between rock's past and its loud, glorious future.
Highly Suspect didn't just revisit their past; they set it on fire. This anniversary tour is a pilgrimage for the faithful and a testament to the enduring power of raw, unapologetic rock and roll.
SETLIST
Mister Asylum
Lost
Bath Salts
Lydia
23
Mom
Bloodfeather
Fuck Me Up
Vanity
Claudeland
My Name Is Human
Mexico
Serotonia
Isn't it nice
Digital Bible
Little One
Wolf
Next Tour Stops:
Dec 8: Brooklyn Steel, Brooklyn, NY
Dec 9: Stage AE, Pittsburgh, PA
Dec 10: House of Blues, Cleveland, OH
Dec 12: Fillmore, Detroit, MI
Dec 13: Kemba Live, Columbus, OH