Even if you’re not a fan of Cursive‘s latest offerings, or the band in general, Friday night’s Late Show showcased a band that is well worth caring about. Playing “From the Hips” off of the just-released Mama, I’m Swollen the Omahan, Nebraska angst-ridden rockers more than aptly translated the momentous track  to a live setting, so much so that it became almost twice as good as on record. The song evolves so perfectly from its sparse mellow beginnings to its powerful climax. After Letterman pokes some fun at the album’s title, he rushes out to shake the band members’ hands and proceeds to ask them where they hail from. Letterman was impressed, as well he should have been:

Tim Kasher clearly believes in every word he sings, as he becomes an orator behind the mic. You can catch this madness on the road right now and buy Mama, I’m Swollen, which is out now via Saddle Creek.

Cursive 2009 Tour Dates:
03/16 – Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad ^
03/18 – San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit ^
03/19 – Austin, TX @ SXSW
03/20 – Austin, TX @ SXSW (Village Voice Party)
03/20 – Austin, TX @ SXSW (Saddle Creek Showcase)
03/21 – Austin, TX @ SXSW
04/24 – St. Louis, MO @ The Firebird
04/25 – Memphis, TN @ Hi-Tone
04/26 – Nashville, TN @ Mercy Lounge *
04/27 – Birmingham, AL @ Bottletree *
04/28 – Pensacola, FL @ Sluggos *
04/29 – Orlando, FL @ The Social *
04/30 – Orlando, FL @ The Social *
05/01 – Atlnata, GA @ Variety Playhouse *
05/02 – Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle *
05/03 – Washington, DC @ Black Cat *
05/05 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Diesel *
05/06 – Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick *
05/07 – Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall
05/08 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
05/09 – Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge

^ = w/ Ladyfinger (ne)
* = w/ Man Man