Post by madmurray on May 14, 2007 21:38:59 GMT 1
Unfortunately, these arent my reviews as I hardly get out much to see live music, but these are from a local magazine.
They might be useful if you were thinking of seeing the artist.
BRYAN ADAMS - SECC GLASGOW MAY 7th
In a 2 hour plus show, Adams gave his fans what they wanted, playing virtually every one of his hits and returning for three encores.
He and his band look like car mechanics and his attempts at getting all romantic ring decidedly untrue.
Ballads such as Please forgive Me, Have you ever really loved a woman, heavenand the awful everything I do sit unsteadily on his shoulders.
They are far better rocking out Summer of 69, when youre gone (for which he plucked out a fan from the crowd to do mel c's part) and Run to you. And an encore of rock n roll covers, played on a podium at the back of the hall, was equally satisfying.
Rating:
Out of 5
THE MACCABEES - @the GARAGE GLASGOW 9th MAY
Days before the release of their debut album, colour it in, The Maccabees returned to Glasgow.
But something had changed - gone was the infectious stage prescence and urgent desire to involve each member of the crowd.
In its place is a timid shell of a band who already look like they've had enough of life on the road.
Still, the strength of their brilliant singles brought brief moments of clarity. Latchmere, About your dress, Precious time and set closer First Love were all decent enough.
Rating:
THE LEMONHEADS @ LEMON TREE ABERDEEN MAY 9th
Evan Dandos new three piece band played songs from his entire back catalogue, ranging from country to acoustic and rock.
Remaining truly to his early 90's long-haired, grunge look, he stormed through confetti, my drug buddy and Alisons starting to happen.
Closing with Ruddlerless, the set was a timelessjourney back to the grunge era. And Dandos new tunes sound as good as ever.
Rating:
RAY DAVIES @ FESTIVAL THEATRE EDINBURGH MAY 7th
The kinks legend treated fans to old and new songs with as much energy as he did 40 years ago.
I'm not like anybody else, Sunny Afternoon, You really got me and Village Green went down a storm, as did solo material such as new track, Next door neighbour. An epic version of LOla and Waterloo sunset closed the set.
Rating:
KLAXONS @ ACADEMY GLASGOW MAY 6th
A furious blend of trashing electro-pop and a waving sea of glowsticks kept everyone moving for a short but very sweet 50 minutes. The London band kicked off with their cover of rave classic The Bouncer followed by their own artful and exciting songs, including Gravitys Rainbow, Atlantis to Interzone and Magick.
Rating:
THE JAM @ LEMON TREE ABERDEEN MAY 6th
Paul weller did not join bassist Bruce Foxton and drummer Rick Buckler for the bands first tour in 25 years, but his absence was bearly felt.
Exploding on stage with In The city, the pair were well supported by singer/guitarist Russel Hastings and guitarist/keyboard player Dave Moore.
Giggling 40 somethings pogoed at the front of the stage, happily signing along to classics such as Going Underground and A town called Malice.
Rating:
LLOYD BANKS @ ABC GLASGOW MAY 9th
A somewhat member of 50 cents G-unit label, Lloyd Banks' songs are shouty celebration of machismo. The show was far from a sell out but fans made up for that with their sheer passion.
Warrior and Playboy 2 werent for the squeemish and there was little to please any feminists in the crowd.
The steely eyed self sufficiency of Born alone, Die alone and Iceman sat happily alongside party anthems On fire and Im so Fly. A show fuelled by pure testerone.
Rating:
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE @ SECC GLASGOW MAY 3rd
The trousersnake strutted his stuff on a massive circular stage.
Dressed in a slick white suit, he whipped the crowd into a frenzy with slick dance moves and impressive vocals on Like I love you and My love, What goes around.
A 20 minute break for a dj set by his pal Timbaland, disappointed fans but he was quickly forgiven and a sizzling sexyback ended things on a high.
Rating:
STILL LOVING YOU ANDY
They might be useful if you were thinking of seeing the artist.
BRYAN ADAMS - SECC GLASGOW MAY 7th
In a 2 hour plus show, Adams gave his fans what they wanted, playing virtually every one of his hits and returning for three encores.
He and his band look like car mechanics and his attempts at getting all romantic ring decidedly untrue.
Ballads such as Please forgive Me, Have you ever really loved a woman, heavenand the awful everything I do sit unsteadily on his shoulders.
They are far better rocking out Summer of 69, when youre gone (for which he plucked out a fan from the crowd to do mel c's part) and Run to you. And an encore of rock n roll covers, played on a podium at the back of the hall, was equally satisfying.
Rating:
Out of 5THE MACCABEES - @the GARAGE GLASGOW 9th MAY
Days before the release of their debut album, colour it in, The Maccabees returned to Glasgow.
But something had changed - gone was the infectious stage prescence and urgent desire to involve each member of the crowd.
In its place is a timid shell of a band who already look like they've had enough of life on the road.
Still, the strength of their brilliant singles brought brief moments of clarity. Latchmere, About your dress, Precious time and set closer First Love were all decent enough.
Rating:
THE LEMONHEADS @ LEMON TREE ABERDEEN MAY 9th
Evan Dandos new three piece band played songs from his entire back catalogue, ranging from country to acoustic and rock.
Remaining truly to his early 90's long-haired, grunge look, he stormed through confetti, my drug buddy and Alisons starting to happen.
Closing with Ruddlerless, the set was a timelessjourney back to the grunge era. And Dandos new tunes sound as good as ever.
Rating:
RAY DAVIES @ FESTIVAL THEATRE EDINBURGH MAY 7th
The kinks legend treated fans to old and new songs with as much energy as he did 40 years ago.
I'm not like anybody else, Sunny Afternoon, You really got me and Village Green went down a storm, as did solo material such as new track, Next door neighbour. An epic version of LOla and Waterloo sunset closed the set.
Rating:
KLAXONS @ ACADEMY GLASGOW MAY 6th
A furious blend of trashing electro-pop and a waving sea of glowsticks kept everyone moving for a short but very sweet 50 minutes. The London band kicked off with their cover of rave classic The Bouncer followed by their own artful and exciting songs, including Gravitys Rainbow, Atlantis to Interzone and Magick.
Rating:
THE JAM @ LEMON TREE ABERDEEN MAY 6th
Paul weller did not join bassist Bruce Foxton and drummer Rick Buckler for the bands first tour in 25 years, but his absence was bearly felt.
Exploding on stage with In The city, the pair were well supported by singer/guitarist Russel Hastings and guitarist/keyboard player Dave Moore.
Giggling 40 somethings pogoed at the front of the stage, happily signing along to classics such as Going Underground and A town called Malice.
Rating:
LLOYD BANKS @ ABC GLASGOW MAY 9th
A somewhat member of 50 cents G-unit label, Lloyd Banks' songs are shouty celebration of machismo. The show was far from a sell out but fans made up for that with their sheer passion.
Warrior and Playboy 2 werent for the squeemish and there was little to please any feminists in the crowd.
The steely eyed self sufficiency of Born alone, Die alone and Iceman sat happily alongside party anthems On fire and Im so Fly. A show fuelled by pure testerone.
Rating:
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE @ SECC GLASGOW MAY 3rd
The trousersnake strutted his stuff on a massive circular stage.
Dressed in a slick white suit, he whipped the crowd into a frenzy with slick dance moves and impressive vocals on Like I love you and My love, What goes around.
A 20 minute break for a dj set by his pal Timbaland, disappointed fans but he was quickly forgiven and a sizzling sexyback ended things on a high.
Rating:
STILL LOVING YOU ANDY