We signed up for a dose of crazy math rock last Wednesday as Battles came to town. Their live set was as good as their latest album, an intense mix of noise, beats and squeaks in a packed intimate arena, even though we couldn’t see their crazy drummer work his magic. Seeing the complexity of their music created live was quite special, although it is obviously takes its toll as they all looked they could do with a nice cup of tea and a sit down (or perhaps a little less chemical enhancement) by the end of the set.