Chumbawamba made a stop in Chicago Monday night and showed they can actually fall down, get back up, stay on their feet and give a stellar live performance.|

Even Chicago's late-fall cold temperatures couldn't keep the crowd from purchasing all the tickets to see the Leeds, England-based anarchists. By the time Chumbawamba took the stage at exactly 8:30 p.m. CST, the 1,100 capacity Metro was packed and the crowd, composed of both teenagers and fans in their 20s, was ready to take whatever "Tubthumping" the band could deliver.

Throughout the night, the band switched off singing duties between Alice Nutter, Dunstan Bruce, Danbert Nobacon, who also changed outfits almost as many times they changed positions with each other. Wearing everything from suits with checkerboard patterns and devil's pitchforks to a red nun's habit and boxing gloves, the three ignited the crowd with their upbeat energy and dance-infused music.

Playing an hour-long set (not including the two encores), the band ripped through songs from their lengthy career including "Drip Drip Drip," "Amnesia," Creepy Crawling" and of course "Tubthumping," their hit single that's heating up the charts on both sides of the Atlantic.

Where Chumbawamba has been known for their anarchistic antics over the years, they didn't pull any out at the Metro. In fact, anyone who knows the band's history may have expected some serious anarchy.

However, fans hoping to see Sex Pistols-type mischief, quickly realized that none of it was welcome at the Metro Monday night. When a group of fans began to dance wildly, slamming into each other, Dunstan told them slam dancing wasn't cool and that the band didn't support it.

What they do support, however, is speaking out against social ills. Their songs, with titles like "Homophobia," "Nazi" and "Big Issue," clearly show that Chumbawamba takes the time to step up on their Tubthumper (an English term for soap boxing) and deliver what's on their minds. (Ari Bendersky)