Here's what our reviewer thought of the gig - including a moment that had the crowd well up
– a newly opened 40-capacity exclusive area that can be booked out by groups to mingle and enjoy performances with all-inclusive drinks and dishes of food. How much I’ll enjoy live music going forward without lemongrass-infused prawns, red wine and a cheese board I don’t know.The night opened with a brilliant set from Scottish group The Twilight Sad, whose intense, feverish tracks are elevated by scuzzy guitars, pulsating drums and singer James Graham’s accented vocals.
The Cure open things with one of five new tracks performed from their anticipated 14th album Songs of a Lost World, all of which fit comfortably alongside the rest of their wildly varied but distinctly-them songs; a variety that has their Venn diagram overlapping with the likes of The Smiths, Joy Division, The Fall, My Bloody Valentine, Pet Shop Boys and The Human League.
The somnambulant state is shaken with the euphoric Push before the lights – which are used to great effect within the minimalist stage setting – are dimmed green and purple for the brooding A Forest, an undeniable highlight that lulls in stuttered clapping to Gallup’s bassline as the song withers out.
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