The Maccabees have been hidden away in the studio over the past year, recording their third album,
set for a January 2012 release. Tonight in their sold out festival warm-up, many songs from which were showcased in their first live show since last year’s Reading and Leeds festivals.
set for a January 2012 release. Tonight in their sold out festival warm-up, many songs from which were showcased in their first live show since last year’s Reading and Leeds festivals.
Opening with new track; ‘Child’, making it evident that the band’s new album sound tends to be slightly
heavier and more mature than any of their previous material, experiencing front-man; Orlando Weeks
exchanges between two microphones throughout the track, one purveying strong reverberation and
distortion. Though, understandably, it wasn’t until fan favourite: ‘Lego’ was unleashed, following their
sincere regards going to those suffering from the London riots, that there was any sign of life from the
crowd.
heavier and more mature than any of their previous material, experiencing front-man; Orlando Weeks
exchanges between two microphones throughout the track, one purveying strong reverberation and
distortion. Though, understandably, it wasn’t until fan favourite: ‘Lego’ was unleashed, following their
sincere regards going to those suffering from the London riots, that there was any sign of life from the
crowd.
Although there was a significant lack of older tracks, great songs such as ‘Love You Better’ and ‘One
Hand Holding’, as well as Colour It In favourites; ‘First Love’ and ‘Precious Time’. Newer material, such as ‘Forever I’ve Known’, debuted at last year’s Reading and Leeds Festival, was also performed, showing off whimsical vocals and stuttering guitars, similar to their signature sound.
Hand Holding’, as well as Colour It In favourites; ‘First Love’ and ‘Precious Time’. Newer material, such as ‘Forever I’ve Known’, debuted at last year’s Reading and Leeds Festival, was also performed, showing off whimsical vocals and stuttering guitars, similar to their signature sound.
Even though the band were apparently “rusty” after having not played live in almost a year, they did a great
job of concealing it throughout tonight’s show, and were certainly better than expected, leaving the hope
that their new album will bring about the success that The Maccabees sincerely deserve.
job of concealing it throughout tonight’s show, and were certainly better than expected, leaving the hope
that their new album will bring about the success that The Maccabees sincerely deserve.
Jonathan Hatchman.
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