Perennial contenders Pulled Apart By Horses have just released the fifth studio album of their near fifteen year career. âReality Chequesâ features a more streamlined sound and tonight in Norwich we get to see how that translates on stage.
MAGNOLIA PHOTOS
Opening the early evening show at the Waterfront Studio are local newcomers Magnolia. Itâs difficult to find much about the band online and even harder to pigeonhole them into any genre.
Describing themselves as psychedelic post-punk, there are certainly elements of those genres present in amongst their experimental sound. There are also many others as killer riffs segue into moments of pure randomness. There are times of brilliance and times of dreadfulness in their short set. Only a young act, there is something here, Iâm just not sure what it is yet!
THE HOWLERS PHOTOS
Next up are a band clearly further along their discovery path. Londoners The Howlers recently released new EP, âFurther Down the Lineâ and songs from that record are highlights tonight.
The group own the stage like they are industry veterans and the crowd are left in awe of a top quality support slot. These are the shows where newer acts can win new fans and build their audiences and the likes of âThe Boy I Was Beforeâ and âEl Doradoâ will have done some excellent building work tonight.
PULLED APART BY HORSES PHOTOS
Finally, our headliners Pulled Apart By Horses take to the stage and from the first angry guitar strum the intimate audience are raucous! To say that both band and crowd are up for it tonight would be an understatement and that makes for a fantastic atmosphere on this Saturday night.
New album, âReality Chequesâ, naturally features heavily in the set list for Pulled Apart By Horses and as they open with âPipe Dreamâ and âFirst World Problemsâ itâs clear that the album passes the live test. The new songs sound massive as do older tracks such as âThe Hazeâ and âThe Big What Ifâ.
During a cost of living crisis, small shows such as this are superb value for money and our headliners deliver an energetic and engaged display from start to finish â something often found lacking with arena shows.
As Pulled Apart By Horses close their set with fan favourites âV.E.N.O.M.â, âI Punched A Lion In The Throatâ and âHigh Five, Swan Dive, Nose Diveâ, they reaffirm themselves a standout live act and rubberstamp the fact that five albums in they remain a creative force.
With the nights drawing in and the first full festival season in three years now completed, itâs time to head back indoors for our live music fix. And where better to start than in one of the UKâs many incredible intimate independent venues!
That brings us to Norwich at The Waterfront Studio for a sold out show from Canadian acts Arkells and Lights. Getting to welcome international acts such as these back into venues such as this is another reminder of the progress live music has made to return this year, and the venue fills up early with fans eager for an evening of great music.
Whether or not theyâd be in receipt of such was never really in doubt considering the acts present. Up first is the multi-talented Lights who clearly has her fair share of diehard fans in attendance. Thankfully for them she has a whole hour to showcase her genre-bending indie pop, to the delights of those in the venue.
Latest album, âPEPâ, features highly throughout a career spanning set list and album tracks such as opener âProdigal Daughterâ, âBeside Myselfâ and âOkay Okayâ are highlights in a consistently powerful and uplifting show.
Yes, the bar for tonight is set very high by Lights, and many seasoned professionals would flounder in their attempts to follow such a performance. Luckily for both the band and the packed venue, Arkells are more than up to the challenge.
The Opening trio of âPast Lifeâ, âLeather Jacketâ and âMichigan Leftâ set the stage for another top tier performance from this well-oiled touring machine. At this stage of their career, the group have songs for days so itâs refreshing that they are willing to accept audience requests such as âHand Me Downsâ which occurs next.
Arkells provide another career encapsulating set list with a particular focus on recent efforts âBlink Onceâ and âBlink Twiceâ. Big hitters such as ’11:11â, âKnocking At The Doorâ and finale âYou Can Get Itâ all elicit huge reactions from the crowd, however the highlight of the night comes from something special and unique.
Frontman Max Kerman regales the crowd with the tale of a young married couple having their first dance to âAnd Then Someâ, with the track being performed by a local covers band. Kerman proceeds to recreate the moment of the first dance with the couple in the crowd, even bringing out the singer of said band, Counterfeit Brits, to sing.
Another memorable moment comes via ABBA cover, âGimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)â. Expect the unexpected appears to be the theme of the night as Lights also returns to the stage to perform âHuman Beingâ with Arkells; much to the delight of an audience who will remember this night for years to come.
Live music is well and truly back, and our independent venues are leading the charge with amazing shows such as this taking place every night of the week. The tickets to catch these two fantastic international acts in intimate UK venues are surprisingly inexpensive. Thankfully for you there are a number of shows remaining on this tour, so do yourself and your local venue a favour and head along to one!
To say this week has been hot would be the understatement of the century. So, whilst the opportunity to cram into a sold out UEA LCR in Norwich isnât the most appealing; doing so to catch indie rock royalty Kasabian play an intimate headline show makes it unmissable.
The dust has firmly settled on the well publicised line-up change in the band, and massive slots at the Isle of Wight and Knebworth this summer have just solidified what fans discovered on the bands return tour last year â new look Kasabian remain one the best live bands on the circuit.
This show was originally set to be part of their lowkey return tour, but illness saw the show postponed to now. The show is in effect now a small warm-up for their headline set at Tramlines this weekend.
The band are given a heroâs welcome from the pumped up audience as they arrive on stage. The atmosphere in the venue tonight is as hot as the weather has been and it all goes off as Kasabian kick off with âClub Footâ, âIll Ray (The King)â and âUnderdogâ!
Sweaty bodies are everywhere as the band continue to showcase their reinvigorated live show. Newly minted frontman Serge Pizzorno stalks the stage like a man possessed, he controls the crowd with natural ease as he steps out of the shadows to the forefront of the band.
Kasabian always were a phenomenal live act, and the line-up switch doesnât change that. The genius step that the band has taken is to add The Music frontman Rob Harvey to their live line-up. Harvey fills the huge void left by Pizzorno in his previous role and adds a whole new level to the groups sound.
Nobody can doubt the quality of their back catalogue with tracks like âYouâre In Love With a Psychoâ, âShoot the Runnerâ, âstevieâ, âEmpireâ and âVlad the Impalerâ on offer tonight. What the band does in the studio next will be interesting but new tracks âCHEMICALSâ and âALYGATYRâ show they still have plenty to offer.
Any doubt that Kasabian remain a viable live entity has been dispelled and come this winter, the band will once again be gracing arenas across the UK.
They sign off this evening with an encore of âBless This Acid Houseâ, âL.S.F. (Lost Souls Forever)â and âFireâ. Itâs been a night to remember for the audience and another statement made by a reinvented and rejuvenated band.
It was March 2012, some ten years ago now, that I first discovered Rival Sons on this very stage. The band supported Black Stone Cherry here at the UEA LCR in Norwich and instantly had a new fan.
I was captivated by the incredible power of the band and the unbelievable voice of singer Jay Buchanan. The bands most recent release at the time was their breakthrough second album, âPressure & Timeâ, so imagine my delight that the band are back on this stage tonight playing that album in its entirety!
My history of this band in this venue doesnât stop there however. Two years later in 2014 the band headlined the venue for the first time and I attended to review for another publication. Just two songs in Buchanan departed the stage unable to continue and the show abruptly ended. The last song played, you guessed it, âPressure and Timeâ.
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The band made up for that show in 2015 and now some seven years later they return with Buchanan acknowledging onstage ââŚI remember this placeâŚâ. Before that though we have the support band!
Tonight, that band is Dirty Honey who hark back to that night of discovery a decade ago by delivering a blistering set of classic rock infused numbers that somehow seems to channel the same energy as Rival Sons way back when.
Many in the crowd appear clued in and lap up the likes of âHeartbreakerâ and âWhen Iâm Goneâ. I can certainly see history repeating itself and Dirty Honey making similar strides to those of our headliners tonight.
The weird time warp that I find myself in then comes full circle with Rival Sons arriving on stage and banging out âPressure & Timeâ in full with very little time spent coming up for air.
It isnât until the band plough through the tracks that you remember just how many great tracks are on this album. âAll Over the Roadâ, âSave Meâ, âBurn Down Los Angelesâ, âGypsy Heartâ and âWhite Noiseâ all stand out this evening.
Itâs not until after they return from a very short intermission that the band begin to engage with the audience and the atmosphere becomes more relaxed. âOpen My Eyesâ and âElectric Manâ certainly help to loosen up the crowd a little.
There are stunning moments with Buchanan demonstrating those hauntingly good vocals on âJordanâ and âShooting Starsâ before the band stretch their legs on âFeral Rootsâ.
They close out the show with âDo Your Worstâ and new track âNobody Wants To Dieâ, and the audience are sent into the night happy. Weâve relived the past and looked to the future, and weâve celebrated the fact that Rival Sons remain an incredible force live.
As May draws to a close, the traditional UK Festival season commences. Of course 2022 is the first full season in three long years following the pandemic-related disruption to the 2020 and 2021 summers.
It must be fate then that as we journey towards Earlham Park in Norwich, the skies are grey and the rain begins to fall. It wouldnât be the UK summer without some of the wet stuff now would it?
Our destination on this chilly spring Sunday is a new venture called Neck of the Woods. The one day festival sees organisers take over a venue vacated by yesterdays Letâs Rock Retro Festival.
Iâve long championed the notion that Norwich needs an indie/rock festival and if tagging along to this existing event makes one viable then Iâm all for it. Line-up wise Neck of the Woods is certainly going for the growing younger indie crowd with only headliners The Kooks of a certain vintage.
Access is quick and easy and the atmosphere once inside is nice and relaxed. The usual overpriced festival food and bars are present as are four stages of music.
Given the ongoing cost of living crisis itâs somewhat disappointing yet fully expected post-pandemic that food and drink prices have increased since last year. A hot dog, fries and a can of pop coming to a staggering ÂŁ14.50! As I say, expected given the past couple of years, but a little frustrating.
The site is setup well for a one day event with the stages spread out between two different areas, each with one outdoor and one tented stage. As expected there is some sound bleed at times, but nothing too invading.
There are a handful of stalls and other activities scattered around the site, with ample facilities such as toilets plus a separate VIP area. Thankfully there are no major queuing issues all day with the amount and distribution of everything on site seemingly well measured.
Thatâs the amenities taken care of then, now onto the music! That is after all why we are all in this field, with a little sunshine now poking through.
Opening the main stage are local favourites Youth Killed It who do a fantastic job in getting the early attendees engaged. Their unique brand of indie punk captures the imagination of the young audience and shows great promise for a band coming into their own.
The main stage and the tented second stage, sponsored by local venue The Waterfront, alternate meaning eager music aficionados can catch an endless stream of musical pleasures if their legs can hold them. We are able to hold this pace for the first half of the event, allowing us to take in some great young acts including a fair few to have featured on our âDiscoverâ New Music Playlist!
One such act is Liverpudlian indie upstarts Rats who open the second stage with a blistering set which wins over every single person present. A glimpse into the future of indie music, and the future is once again looking bright.
Next on the main stage are The Lottery Winners who, with their great onstage banter and even better musical output, may be the perfect festival band. The group have the audience in the palm of their hands throughout their short set and leave the crowd wanting more, which is all you can really hope to do.
Another enthralling act grace the second stage next with their superb 80âs tinged Synth-Pop are Deco. This is a name that is popping up on many a festival line-up this summer and is certainly one to watch out for.
Also on the one to watch list is the fabulous Lauran Hibberd who has been making waves for a couple of years now. Hibberd is preparing to release her debut album later this year, and on the evidence of today it is set to be a big one. Fully expect to see this name playing higher up festival bills next summer!
The Royston Club continue the hot streak of great young bands at Neck of the Woods next with another top showing in the tent. With many fans seemingly already in the know, the band are able to create a fun atmosphere as our legs begin to tire.
No time for rest just yet as we return to the main stage for a band that feel on the cusp of something really big. The Snuts hit the number one spot with their debut album and recently played some huge shows across the country including Brixton Academy.
Songs such as âAll Your Friendsâ, âAlwaysâ and âGlasgowâ from that album feel like they were made with days like today in mind. With the sun now making regularly scheduled appearances from behind the cloud and the crowd fully in the festival spirit, the band go down as expected. A heroâs reception for a group surely destined to headline this sort of event.
Now after that relentless run of superb music, we must stop and retreat to check out the VIP offerings. With a private bar and toilets along with ample seating including a good view of the main stage, the VIP area is basically what youâd expect at a festival; nothing too fancy but a nice place to chill out.
But whilst we rest, the music doesnât. The organisers have done well to secure a line-up featuring some of the best new bands on the scene with a splattering of larger acts to draw the crowds.
Whilst we relax we get to enjoy dodie who offers something slightly different to the indie lad rock predominantly featured. An enjoyable set from dodie allows us time to recuperate before another onslaught of music.
We pick things back up towards the top of the bill now with Sea Girls on the main stage. Sea Girls are a band that Iâve heard of but never actually listened to. Not really knowing what to expect, the band are able to quickly get my attention. They also have the attention of the majority of the attendees with a clear connection existing between band and fans.
Their time on stage sails by very quickly which is usually a good sign, and with their name featuring on many festivals this summer, I feel theyâve earned a little more attention from me before I hopefully see them again.
In fact, one of my favourite things about festivals is discovering new music. Iâd like to say NOISY on the third stage are a new discovery but theyâve actually featured on our âDiscoverâ New Music Playlist already. That said catching them live here gives new emphasis to their music as the band play one of the most energetic and passionate sets of the day.
Perhaps this energy and passion is what make our sub-headliners DMAâs fall a little flat having to follow them. Another band that Iâve not personally delved too deeply in before, I canât say that are able to grab me as much as many others have today. A slower paced set perhaps wasnât what the doctor ordered following NOISY in a small tent and prior to Yonaka in the big tent.
DMAâs are pleasant enough and perhaps do deserve deeper inspection, but as the weather gets colder and the feet start to ache, they struggle to capture my imagination today.
That was never going to be a problem for our second stage headliners Yonaka however! This after all is a band built on energy and passion, a band whose bond with the audience is synergetic.
Arriving slightly late on stage, the band power through their set which just adds even further impedance and immediacy to their performance. A sublime mixture of the stunning and the powerful encapsulates Yonaka as they deliver the likes of âOrdinaryâ, âCall Me a Saintâ and the incredible âRockstarâ.
Fans in attendance have probably just witnessed the performance of the day, but having slightly overrun itâs time to leg it back to the main stage where The Kooks have just arrived for their headline performance.
Their setlist tonight features debut album âInside In/Inside Outâ predominantly to celebrate its 15th anniversary. Adding in a few hits from that albums successors makes for a pretty great festival setlist.
Opening with âSeasideâ and âSee the Worldâ, the band instantly have the crowd in hand. They are able to maintain this connection throughout their performance which is more than worthy of the headline slot.
By the time âNaĂŻveâ closes their set and sends the fans off into the night, it is very much job achieved both for The Kooks and for Neck of the Woods. Norwich does need an event like this, and whilst far from sold out, the event is well enough attended to be deemed a successful debut.
Hopefully Neck of the Woods can build on this solid start, build their brand and bring some of the biggest indie acts to Norwich in the coming years. Most importantly though I hope that they maintain the focus on new bands!
Today has been a day of discovery, finding great new acts before enjoying a handful of the best indie acts around at the moment; the perfect mix. Iâd imagine we will be hearing a lot more from a number of these acts over the coming years, and hopefully we will be back at Earlham Park next year.
Summer is almost here and so is the first full festival season in three years! We all know the reason why that is, and that is the same reason why Airbourneâs âBoneshakerâ Tour was cut short.
There is a sense of resumption in the air tonight, of the world getting back on track. Soon we will all be standing in fields again and tonight Airbourne are able to finish touring their 2019 album, âBoneshakerâ.
Plotting a handful of intimate shows ahead of their own festival run; Airbourne pluck for The Waterfront in Norwich. The venue sold out months in advance and with the weather today being very warm, this show is destined to be a sweaty affair!
Sadly the support act, Gorilla Riot, are unable to make it to the venue so the high levels of anticipation are stretched as fans await the headline act, who finally grace the stage 2 hours after the doors open.
Any boredom is quickly blown away by the incredible sound shockwave emanating from Airbourne as they break straight into âReady to Rockâ. Evidently both the band and the crowd are indeed ready to rock and the onslaught of high energy rock nâ roll is underway.
The band spread the setlist evenly across their five albums tonight with the title track and âBurnout The Nitroâ featuring from latest effort âBoneshakerâ. Airbourne have a formula and they stick to it, so these tracks naturally fit in.
There is little in the way of innovation either in their music or their tried and tested stage antics, but to be fair that is what the fans want. As frontman Joel OâKeeffe jests on stage, nobody is here for a jazz concert or a techno rave. The venue is sold out with guests wanting old fashioned rock nâ roll, and that is exactly what Airbourne give them.
By the time the last notes of âRunninâ Wildâ ring out, the venue has become a hot, sticky, sweaty, beer soaked mess. Airbourne will leave your ears ringing for days, and your mind racing for weeks. This is a simple but effective show that we are all thankful we are once again able to witness.
Music icon and pioneer Gary Numan arrives in Norwich on a warm Sunday night, as his lengthy UK Tour draws towards a close.
This has been a tour that has included a statement headline show at Wembley Arena, as the career resurgence continues for Numan. Part of the reason for this renaissance is the cult-like devotion of Numan fans who fill the venue well in advance of their heroâs arrival.
The second reason for this rejuvenation is the current hot streak of releases from an artist very much in form. After reaching Number 20 in the Album Charts with 2013 effort âSplinter (Songs from a Broken Mind)â, Numan has delivered not one but two Number 2 Albums with 2017âs âSavage (Songs from a Broken World)â and last yearâs âIntruderâ.
Vindication for an artist who has never taken the easy route via the nostalgia circuit and has always followed the creative path.
The third reason for recent successes is that Numan is a force of nature live, but we will get on to that in just a moment. First a mention to opening act, Divine Shade, who do a fantastic job in warming up the receptive UEA LCR.
Fans early arrival is well rewarded with a superb performance from the French trio; who much like our headliner are able to perfectly blend rock and electronic influences into an aurally stimulating sound. Combining this with a visually pleasing stage presence, the band has the winning formula down.
Soon enough, itâs time for Numan to take to the stage, but he doesnât just take to it⌠he owns it. As we mentioned, the live presentation of Numan and his band is a large reason for his recent success, and from the stunning opener, âIntruderâ, onwards the band have the audience in the palm of their hands.
The visual effects on offer on this tour are incredible and complement the music splendidly. This dynamic typifies Numan live and creates an immersive experience for gig-goers. Itâs hard not to be mesmerised by the light show whilst simultaneously being captivated by the music.
On the set list front there is a great mix of new and old material with latest album, âIntruderâ at the forefront. There is no real lull in the set, but obvious highlights include âMetalâ, âDown in the Parkâ and âCarsâ.
Itâs newer tracks though such as âThe Giftâ, âMy Name Is Ruinâ and âLove Hurt Bleedâ that really standout this evening; which again provides evidence that whilst undoubtedly a music icon, Numan is far from a nostalgia act.
An encore of âA Prayer for the Unbornâ and âAre âFriendsâ Electricâ sends the audience home happy and cements Gary Numan as an artist at the top of his game.
Letâs talk about discovery. Itâs always a great feeling when you discover something new that you enjoy, and that is particularly true when it comes to music. Discovering a new song, a new album or a new band to enjoy is one of lifeâs great pleasures for music lovers.
That is why we created our âDiscoverâ New Music Playlist on Spotify! To help music fans find that new song or artist to really sink their teeth into. Now, October Drift was a familiar name to us from featuring on many a festival poster or recommendation over the years. For some reason however they always seemed to get placed on that âto do listâ of acts.
That was until recently when we added their recent single, âAirborne Panic Attackâ, to our Playlist and a deep dive ensued. So, now itâs the long overdue time to catch the band live!
With that said we arrive at The Waterfront Studio in Norwich and are greeted by opening act, The High Points. Slightly off-piste from our headline act, the locals add a little funk to proceedings as they get the early attendees warmed up. Finishing their set with two broken strings, the band display great endurance to go with their obvious musical talent.
CHINA BEARS
Our main support act, China Bears, then demonstrate just why itâs important in our journey of discovery to arrive early and watch the supports. The five-piece deliver a sublime set that continues to gain traction until the finale, âSundayâ, literally leaves the crowd asking for more.
OCTOBER DRIFT
Not long thereafter though itâs time for our headliners, October Drift, to hit the stage and reinforce just why we felt that excitement when first listening to them. The band absolutely own the stage tonight and their energy levels are infectious as band and crowd bounce in unison.
There is a good mix of older material and new tracks in the setlist tonight and the bands time on stage flies by. That age old adage of time flying when having fun certainly springs to mind, and fun is probably an apt word for this evening; both band and audience seemingly having plenty.
âCherry Redâ, âOh the Silenceâ and âCome and Find Meâ are all fantastic tonight, but new track âInsectsâ in particular sounds huge. The delightful finale of âLike the Snow we Fallâ being performed from within the crowd is just the sort of epiphany inducing moment that hammers home our point.
Discovery is a wonderful thing. So, head to shows early, check out the smaller stages at festivals and of course listen to our âDiscoverâ New Music Playlist. As for October Drift, on tonightâs showing and with their second album on the horizon, the future certainly looks bright.
The pandemic certainly has played a number on Anniversary Tours with Therapy?âs âSo Much for the 30 Year Planâ Tour becoming a 31 Year Plan and now eventually a 32 Year Plan!
None of that really matters though to the fans packed into the Waterfront in Norwich on a Saturday night. All that really matters to those fans is getting to catch their cult heroes Therapy? in action and having a good time.
Spirits are therefore high as our support act James and the Cold Gun enter the stage to the Kate Bush song of the same name. The band led by Jamesâs Joseph and Biss instantly harness that excitement to create a great atmosphere for their opening set.
The band will soon be releasing their debut EP, âFalse Startâ, and tonight fans are treated to those tracks and more by a band quickly establishing themselves on the scene. With performances like this, expect to hear much more from the band in the future.
But next we look to the past as Therapy? celebrate their 30+ year career with a carefully curated setlist. It doesnât take long for the audience to reciprocate the energy of the band, as early numbers âNauseaâ, âStoriesâ and âDie Laughingâ set the tone for the rest of the night.
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Therapy? – ‘Die Laughing’
After all this time consistently touring it should be no surprise that Andy Cairns, Michael McKeegan and Neil Cooper work so well together. A run of âTurnâ, âCallowâ, âTrigger Insideâ and âChurch of Noiseâ demonstrating just why on record and live the band have been able to endure longer than most of their contemporaries.
Another reason for their longevity is their ability to still create interesting new music, and next the band treat the crowd to a new track. âJoyâ looks set to feature on their next album, which if this track is anything to go by will be another belter.
After âDianeâ and âTeethgrinderâ close out the main set, the band return for an encore of âKnivesâ, âPotato Junkie’, âNowhereâ and âScreamagerâ much to the delight of the crowd. The band promise tonight to keep going for another thirty years if they can; and with showings like this you wouldnât put it past them.
A year ago, back at a time when live music was just a distant memory, Ricky Warwick delivered his stunning solo album, âWhen Life Was Hard and Fastâ. The album featured highly on our 2021 Album of the Year list but since then Warwick has been unable to tour the album.
That is until now, as with restrictions withdrawn Warwick and his band The Fighting Hearts are able to hit the road once again and tonight they find themselves at The Waterfront Studio in Norwich.
THE HOWLING TIDES
First on stage this evening are young rockers The Howling Tides who make the most of their time with a splendid performance. The four-piece get the crowd engaged early on with the likes of âWhite Crowâ and âCrack My Soulâ.
THE VIRGINMARYS
They are followed by the criminally underrated The Virginmarys who are emerging from the pandemic as a two-piece. Having witnessed the band live many times, I was interested to see how this new dynamic would work and whether theyâd maintain their power.
Thankfully that power is still there, as is a new layer of ferocity as the band plough through a setlist featuring many new songs. These new songs offer great promise, whilst older favourites such as âRunning For My Lifeâ and âJust A Rideâ remind of just how good this band are.
RICKY WARWICK & THE FIGHTING HEARTS
Itâs not long thereafter that Eminemâs iconic âLose Yourselfâ blasts out and Ricky Warwick and The Fighting Hearts grace the stage. They burst straight into life with âGunslingerâ, âOver the Edgeâ and âThe Road to Damascus Streetâ riling the audience up.
As if fronting The Almighty, Thin Lizzy and Black Star Riders wasnât enough, Warwick has also established a successful solo career over the years. This was punctuated last year with the release of âWhen Life Was Hard and Fastâ. Tonightâs show is a mixture of each aspect of this unlikely career, including the likes of âJailbreakâ and âFinest Hourâ from âthe day jobâ as Warwick terms it.
Whilst these big hitters a natural highlights, itâs telling that the true highlights come from âWhen Life Was Hard and Fastâ including the title track, âYouâre My Rock ânâ Rollâ and âStill Aliveâ. This just goes to show that at this stage of his career Warwick is perhaps tunnelling his experiences into producing his best work.
It helps tonight that he is backed by a tight band that helps bring his visions to life. There are a good number of The Almighty tracks in the set tonight and itâs âFree ânâ Easyâ that brings the evening to a close; a thoroughly enjoyable evening of the hard rock majesty that weâve missed these past couple of years.
