Maybe I'm getting slightly weary of the Gypsy Punk, but sixth time round and I'm not feeling as elated as normal. That's not to say it wasn't an awesome show- slightly overlong perhaps, and bereft of the drum-surfing finale that used to cap off the insanity- but despite the new songs and snazzy new costumes they don't seem to be quite as genuine as in the old days (well, 2006). Perhaps its a side effect of graduating to the big leagues, but the intimacy and overwhelming energy is diluted by the sheer size of the venues they're now playing and it's no longer the sucker punch to the senses it used to be. Plus, although the crowd were really into it, the crush was so intense one couldn't even pogo- a travesty indeed! Then again, it's good to see I Never Want To Be Young Again back in the setlist and as for American Wedding->Start Wearing Purple->Think Locally, Fuck Globally...MAXIMAL AWESOMENESS. Not up to their previous standards then, but still one of the most entertaining live acts in the world today.(Photo: Solamore (Flickr))
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