Black Rebel Motorcycle Club @ King Tut's

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club are somewhat of a veteran act in today's one-hit industry; having produced three albums over the past five years and currently preparing the world for their fourth. This 'one-off' headline show comes amidst a nationwide arena support slot with the Killers and is in support of their forthcoming Baby 81 LP. Tonight sees the boys on cracking form, entertaining an adoring crowd with nearly two hours of tracks, old and new, delivered with exquisite rock and roll dirtiness and the epitome of cool. Oldies Spread Your Love, Red Eyes and Tears and Six-barrel Shotgun threaten to reduce Tut's to rubble as the trademark fuzzy bass takes hold, whilst new tracks Berlin and Weapon of Choice hold their own with ease, and show promising signs by combining the finer points of the 'Club's previous works. The highlights are many and though Whatever Happened to my Rock and Roll (Punk Song) holds up as a fine live staple, the beautiful encore of Faultline, Mercy and a cover Dylan's The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carrol steal the show. [Jon Seller]