Reviewed by Chris Render
I was never a huge fan of The Fratellis, so initially I approached Jon Lawler’s new project Codeine Velvet Club with some apprehension. However, after listening to their eponymous debut album, I realised my doubts had been misplaced, and was therefore rather excited at the chance to see them live. And they did not disappoint.
Lawler is a performer in every sense of the word, displaying notable musical talent and wielding considerable stage presence. Of course, it would be unfair not to mention Lawler’s collaborator Lou Hickey, whose dynamism and stage presence rivalled Lawler’s. Supported by a group of exceptionally talented musicians, these two went on to give a performance well worth seeing. Specific highlights of the night included Little Sister, single release track Vanity Kills and a phenomenal cover of The Rolling Stones’ Gimme Shelter.
All in all, Codeine Velvet Club delivered one of the most triumphantly entertaining shows I’ve ever seen. Their unique sound, coupled with the on stage dynamism of the lead performers, made for a great concert.
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Sunday, 31 January 2010
Asobi Seksu @ the O2 Academy
Reviewed by Chris Render
Asobi Seksu provided me with a musical experience that I don’t expect to forget any time soon. The eclectic New York dream-pop extravaganza was unlike anything I had ever seen, a fantastic window into the shoegazing genre.
The dynamic performance of the band, most notably lead vocalist Yuki Chikudate, only acted to further improve the experience, adding to the talented and innovative music of the band. As an introduction to a genre I had very little experience with, they were more than sufficient. As a musical experience, they were sublime. Asobi Seksu were, essentially, indescribable, other than to say they were brilliant.
If you’re a fan of shoegaze, you can’t go wrong with Asobi Seksu. If you aren’t, check them out. I expect you soon will be. After all, it’s not often a support act manages to upstage performers like White Lies, but Asobi Seksu were by a substantial margin the best band I saw that night.
Asobi Seksu provided me with a musical experience that I don’t expect to forget any time soon. The eclectic New York dream-pop extravaganza was unlike anything I had ever seen, a fantastic window into the shoegazing genre.
The dynamic performance of the band, most notably lead vocalist Yuki Chikudate, only acted to further improve the experience, adding to the talented and innovative music of the band. As an introduction to a genre I had very little experience with, they were more than sufficient. As a musical experience, they were sublime. Asobi Seksu were, essentially, indescribable, other than to say they were brilliant.
If you’re a fan of shoegaze, you can’t go wrong with Asobi Seksu. If you aren’t, check them out. I expect you soon will be. After all, it’s not often a support act manages to upstage performers like White Lies, but Asobi Seksu were by a substantial margin the best band I saw that night.
Breed 77 @ the O2 Academy
Reviewed by Chris Render
I arrived at the O2 Academy a little late for this gig, and so much to my regret, I missed the first support, so you’ll have to make your own judgements on Symphony Cult. The second support, however, a band called Our Malevolent Tyranny, were more than sufficient, the perfect opener for Breed 77.
Now this wasn’t the first time I’d seen the Gibraltarian metal group in action, so I had some idea of what I was in for, but that did nothing to detract from the performance. Experienced and accomplished musicians all, Breed 77’s unique blend of flamenco and heavy metal must be heard to be believed. And it is definitely worth hearing.
And seeing, for that matter. Paul Isola is a fantastic performer and a talented musician, charismatic and dynamic. Of course, the same can be said for the rest of the band, evidenced by a memorable drum solo by the band’s newest member, Mexican Oscar Preciado Zamora.
Throughout an expansive set covering older material and plenty of tracks from the new album Insects, Breed 77 provided an extremely entertaining night, and I eagerly await their return to the city.
I arrived at the O2 Academy a little late for this gig, and so much to my regret, I missed the first support, so you’ll have to make your own judgements on Symphony Cult. The second support, however, a band called Our Malevolent Tyranny, were more than sufficient, the perfect opener for Breed 77.
Now this wasn’t the first time I’d seen the Gibraltarian metal group in action, so I had some idea of what I was in for, but that did nothing to detract from the performance. Experienced and accomplished musicians all, Breed 77’s unique blend of flamenco and heavy metal must be heard to be believed. And it is definitely worth hearing.
And seeing, for that matter. Paul Isola is a fantastic performer and a talented musician, charismatic and dynamic. Of course, the same can be said for the rest of the band, evidenced by a memorable drum solo by the band’s newest member, Mexican Oscar Preciado Zamora.
Throughout an expansive set covering older material and plenty of tracks from the new album Insects, Breed 77 provided an extremely entertaining night, and I eagerly await their return to the city.
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