Roberto and Tbone invited me along to see the new "it" New York _band-of-the-moment_ The Rapture thursday night, Downstairs at the Middle East. They did not disappoint. You can call it "dancey", disco, funk, post-punk, or Nouveau Garage -- but don't let those labels throw you -- these guys want to rock. They remind me a lot of LA's Moving Units, another great band that combines jangly guitars and disco drumming. But, with Cure-esque vocalisms, a fearsome cowbell solo, and enough energy to choke a horse, I couldn't help but feeling that I was witnessing something truly _inspired_. Earth to all you 80's-haters-- we're back, and we'll pogo you back into line!