June 1, 2005
4-piece Indie rock outfit Threadbare, began the night with their simple mix of 90s Radiohead and a more modern Libertines style Indie-grunge. Using effective lead guitar, interlocking with the bass and strong, inventive vocal patterns, they built up some nice, intense slow-jam rock n roll. However, they failed to capitalise on this ascension with too many of their songs never quite reaching a climax. They grew in confidence as the set progressed, and the last song livelier and performed with umph and a better structure. Even though Threadbare were musically sound, with flowing songs coming from a mixed range of influences, they let themselves down though, with a lack of charisma and generally didnt connect with the audience. With a bit more experience and confidence, Threadbare could prove their act worthy of their third song, which had a more intense air and seemed very professional.
In contrast to the first band, ThisIsTheWayTheWorldEnds oozed confidence. These guys are three excellent masons of music, using dynamic, emotion filled melodies and integrating all the instruments amazingly. They changed tempo, tone and mood at the blink of an eye, to create epic, beautiful and occasionally brutal art' rock. Kicking off with the impressive 'Theme From Asthma', the prominent bass interlinked brilliantly with the guitar and the unorthodox drums, this is then true throughout the set. Lively antics from Ian the frontguy make TITWTWE waltz through a set that made sounding great look easy. A monstrous, messy attack on the senses, but, let the hectic noise wash over you, and the symphony becomes apparent.
Hailing from Sheffield, Dangerlust dropped into Nottingham as part of their tour with Hinterland. They broke into their set with booming drums accompanied by driving, melodic punk guitars. They used simple, solid, but catchy song structures, which were carried well by over-lapping male/female vocals, and intertwining guitar and bass riffs which got your legs twitchin! They included plenty of dynamics, and their infectious choruses kept the depleted crowd interested. The female vocalist had a nice voice with an original twist for a punk band. Dangerlust played with plenty of confidence and showed experience, with their lively and professional stage presence.
We name and shame Hinterland for their little ploy this evening, deceiving the whole crowd into thinking this was their last gig. We were certainly convinced seeing as they played with such venom and passion that it seemed they wanted to prove something tonight. 'Just dont give a fuck' music, with a 'Just dont give a fuck' attitude, tonight they obviously didnt give much of one, and it fuckin rocked. They kept up the charade with a confident aura even throwing the odd insult around during songs, which was pretty funny. So theyre not splitting up, and the melody will go on & on& on & on & on & on & on
Review – Gaz + Steph
