Review: Chronologic @ the Boat, Kensington
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Yohan |
I have to write a review about this, because it was one of the most unique parties I've been to.
It all began with a random convo with Veronica which turned into let's go to this retro party on Sat. Cool, why not do something new?
There was a huge ass lineup at 940. Was at capacity by just after 10 (it's a small restaurant). Walked up the stairs to hear classic music being played. Deffo weird, but I think it's 'club hits' from every decade starting from 1900. So as the day went on, the music progressed along, and gradually switched to swing/jazz from 30/40s, then to 50s and so on. By the time classic hits from 80s and 90s came on, I was on full sing a long mode. Because nobody can resist singing to Madonna or Ace of Base. A lot of songs I haven't heard in a long time.
The crowd was really friendly and everyone was dancing from the start. Drinks were cheap. I think 2 bucks for domestic beers.
I left when the music turned into too much modern crappy hiphop/top40 junk. But I had a wonderful time with friends (lots of TAs for this one) and it was fun to do something different on a Sat night instead of typical EDM clubbing. Will deffo go back again.
PS: If you do want to go to this, go there by 930. |
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kotsy |
What an incredible and fresh night out! LOVE the concept behind this party! Music from 1890 to present in chronological order. I just wish they spent more time on the earliest music as opposed to music in the 2nd half of the 20th Century and beyond. When MIA - Paper Planes came on I knew it was time to leave lol. The fact that there was a massive line at 9:30 when the place didn't even open till 10 says a lot. People were dancing as soon as it opened which I've never seen at a club before. Very interested in hitting up more of these parties but I think they're only once every 6 months.
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Drinks were cheap. I think 2 bucks for domestic beers. |
wtf? mine cost $5
Did you get an asian discount?? :p |
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LightsOut |
Great night, can't really add much to what Yohan and Kotsy said, definitely something different and worth checking out if you haven't before. Thanks to Graham for spreading the word.
/ I think my beers (Amsterdam) were around $4? |
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Yohan |
I had two 50s and it was 4 bucks? |
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Katsu |
Been to these Chronologic parties many times too! But just a note it's only on once a month. |
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