The AM,Maupa,Fi-Lo Radio Live Review @ The Roadhouse (Manchester) - 20 Jun 2004
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Live Review
In the beginning the six piece, Accrington based, medium growlers who flit from eerie and maudlin to riff heavy madness in ways that Muse and to a lesser extent Oceansize are renowned for, made for a steady start to the evening. Debut single 'Helpless' evoked passionate enthusiasm from the initially timid front man David Boon, throwing himself into the heartfelt offering, as they gradually won over the modest crowd that had gathered early. The piercing Preston based jarring alt rock trio Fi Lo Radio were able to woo with woe a predominately indie crowd. Perhaps this was because despite all the angst ridden lyrics about death and wishing death upon people, the Black Fag and Husker Du influenced outfit somehow couldn't shake off that indie feeling? Singer Jon Lee Martin failed to insert the necessary force and passion into his microphone trashing attempt at the close of the set, in order to convince us of his hardcore nature. However, on the plus side, their ripping instrumentals, terse lyrics and coarse vocals make for a captivating spectacle and their debut has the potential to be as disruptive as a brawl on Big Brother.
The dreamy and upbeat instrumental and quaint lyrics of 'The Changeling' taken from The AM's self-titled debut album , made for a melodic and pleasing beginning to the evening. Vocalist Michael Tighe was joined by fellow former Jeff Buckley band mate Parker Tingred (Drums and backing vocals) and a colourful trio of musicians, to produce a varied set of mellow indie adding a hint of country and folk and a dash of glam to brighten things up. Album tracks like 'Spellbound' and 'Angel' went down well with an appreciative crowd, who responded to the honesty and diversity waking up to the sound of The AM.
Gigs for The Roadhouse
- Fri 05th Dec 2008
- Eskimo JoeUnder £10!
- Eskimo Joe
- Mon 08th Dec 2008
- Sat 13th Dec 2008
- The VortexUnder £5!
- The Vortex
- Thu 18th Dec 2008
- Exit TenUnder £10!
- Exit Ten
- Wed 31st Dec 2008
- New Year's Eve Party [NYE], hoya : hoyaUnder £10!
- New Year's Eve Party [NYE], hoya : hoya
- Thu 29th Jan 2009
- Sat 31st Jan 2009
- Thu 12th Feb 2009
- The CoastUnder £10!
- The Coast
- Sat 14th Feb 2009
- A Day To RememberUnder £10!
- A Day To Remember
- Wed 25th Feb 2009
- Gang Gang DanceUnder £10!
- Gang Gang Dance
- Tue 10th Mar 2009
- Sat 14th Mar 2009
