Do I… do I have a disorganized attachment style? This Is the prevailing revelatory question that runs through the mind when hearing Steve Lacy’s latest album Gemini Rights, a defense of all flighty folks. The album revolves around the concept of an uneven situationship, where both parties have vastly different expectations. One wants to keep it casual and convenient while the other pushes for something more serious. Eventually, ties are cut. It’s more or less relatable for anyone who has tried to maintain an active dating life these days. Lacy seems to depict himself as the avoidant over the anxious; however, some doubt should be cast on this (who’s wrote the damn album, Mr. Lacy?). “Disorganized” seems to be the proper placement, a blend of each. 

But whatever your personal attachment style is, there is delight to be found within the songs of Gemini Rights, as well as their live performance. Lacy brought his tour through Roadrunner on Monday to a sold out room. Once the guitarist and bassist for The Internet, Lacy has pretty rapidly built a dedicated fan base, especially among college students and early twenty-somethings, who made up the bulk of the audience. They also happened to know every single word, even when Lacy decided to bust out a song (“Infrunami”) from his demo tape. He even brought up a fan to sing a track, vacating the stage. “You’re Steve Lacy now,” he said, probably giving that young man the highlight of his year.

While Lacy’s guitar playing was unsurprisingly phenomenal – buoyed by a strong backing band – the overall mix was a little muddy. Lacy’s skills as a singer might be best after a few warmup takes in the studio; while he certainly has good range, he doesn’t have the same strength in a live setting and could work on his vocal control, especially when he tries for those adept falsetto runs. But at the end of the night, it was still a great show, and Lacy is worth seeing live.

So. Do I have a disorganized attachment style? It doesn’t matter; I’m out of your league.