Saw them last week in Belfast. 5 seconds into opener 'Seasick', Yow's dangling upside from a pillar, held aloft by the crowd, screaming every word. Didn't stop for nearly 2 hours.
I share your excitement about the upcoming shows - I'm going to Bristol and Brighton. I almost booked a ticket to the States when it was first announced they were playing live last year until my wife suggested I calm dowm, look down the list and check out the UK gigs. I went to both the Garage and Astoria shows you mention back in your writing in 1993. Incredible gigs. Their reunion show at the Forum in 2009 managed to be just as visceral and arguably, they seemed musically even tighter (better live sound production by then?). They are older now and there is no way Yow can start his gigs at the pace he used to but by all accounts they sound amazing and unhinged at their latest shows. I hope they can weather six nights in a row (gruelling for any band) and stay away from the flu that seems to be taking everyone down at the moment. I hope you enjoy the London gig!
I got to witness the band around the time Shot came out and they were incredible. Still one of the best live bands I’ve ever seen. I thought that the major label debut was fantastic and you’re absolutely right, gotta hear the songs on the original LP cranked high 🔥
Saw them last week in Belfast. 5 seconds into opener 'Seasick', Yow's dangling upside from a pillar, held aloft by the crowd, screaming every word. Didn't stop for nearly 2 hours.
Furious, deranged & utterly joyous.
Amazing. :)
I share your excitement about the upcoming shows - I'm going to Bristol and Brighton. I almost booked a ticket to the States when it was first announced they were playing live last year until my wife suggested I calm dowm, look down the list and check out the UK gigs. I went to both the Garage and Astoria shows you mention back in your writing in 1993. Incredible gigs. Their reunion show at the Forum in 2009 managed to be just as visceral and arguably, they seemed musically even tighter (better live sound production by then?). They are older now and there is no way Yow can start his gigs at the pace he used to but by all accounts they sound amazing and unhinged at their latest shows. I hope they can weather six nights in a row (gruelling for any band) and stay away from the flu that seems to be taking everyone down at the moment. I hope you enjoy the London gig!
Thanks Mark! You too!!
I got to witness the band around the time Shot came out and they were incredible. Still one of the best live bands I’ve ever seen. I thought that the major label debut was fantastic and you’re absolutely right, gotta hear the songs on the original LP cranked high 🔥
Shot is desperately underrated, I think. It’s a great LP.