Although they’ve been going for less than two years, they’ve already built up a huge following by relentless touring of the UK underground circuit and by releasing a superb debut record. The show was their last of the year before heading back into the studio to work on their second, and was also the biggest to date, playing the newly refurbished, 3000 capacity Camden Roundhouse.
Like the band themselves, the crowd was mainly made up of twenty something, checkered shirt wearing indie fanatics, who didn’t stop moving through the majority of the set. The band played nearly every song they have, which although lacked imagination, made a more exciting, warm show where every word was sang. Particular favourites were the gentle, shakily sang with complete honesty and emotion, ‘First Love’ and distortion heavy, ‘Lego’ another song taking inspiration from youth, with the lyrics ‘Mum said no to Disneyland/Dad made us go to church’. Other highlights were ‘Precious Time’ and ‘About Your Dress’, more songs about being young and in love and adolescent problems, all of which though not strong in originality, the young crowd can relate to perfectly.
The beautifully delicate, mandolin and ukulele ballad ‘Toothpaste Kisses’ started the encore on a romantic note, followed by the finisher ‘X-Ray’ a fast, catchy, upbeat rock song with powerful guitars and an addictive sing-a-long chorus.
Although the set was predictable and short, the band proved they are more than enough to play a show of this size. With their overwhelming enthusiasm, youthful innocence and genuine talent, I can only presume that this time next year, with more songs under their vintage belts, they will be playing concerts on this scale far more regularly.
Further Listening:
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'Colour It In' is out now on Fiction Records (2007)
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