Well, it was certainly better than the crushingly disappointing Scala show last year. Sure, it was very jam-bandy and self-indulgent at parts, and Kevin Drew really needs to learn to curtail his yapping but thus it ever was. The point is, it was a proper BSS gig this time, with a dozen plus members, a zillion guitars and most importantly, the classic tunes that made their Leeds show 2006 such a memorable experience. Opening up with KC Accidental and Shorelines was a fantastic decision, and made the following Drew and Brandon Canning solo songs more palatable. Anthems For A 17 Year Old Girl was beautifully performed by Stars’ Amy Milian although it wasn’t quite as heartbreaking sans strings, but Ibi Dreams of Pavement (WITH SEVEN BRASS PLAYERS!!!) followed by Major Label Debut (Fast) were the unquestionable highlights, with the whole front half of the venue pogoing to the latter tune. The twats heckling for Feist were to be disappointed- she didn’t turn up- but a solo Lover’s Spit from Drew and the ten minute finale of It’s Gonna Break definitely compensated. Not quite the best I’ve seen them, but a brilliant return to form nonetheless.(Photo: Jesusthepixie (Flickr))
No comments:
Post a Comment