James and The Twang @ Glasgow Carling Academy
When they slow things down to play Lullaby, it's a reminder that at one time James used to write thoughtful songs that weren't designed to be anthems.
| 11 May 2007
Phil Etheridge, singer with Birmingham's The Twang looks out at the sell-out crowd and proclaims the room "the maddest" they've played so far. Well, get used to it, because on this performance it won't be long before they're headlining venues of this size themselves.
They have all the swagger and energy of the Madchester era, but songs such as Either Way, Ice-cream Sundae and the single Wide Awake sound current and vital.
From the opening notes of Come Home, through to the second encore 90 minutes later, the reformed James have the 2,500 strong crowd in celebratory mood. The punters have come here to rejoice in hits like Destiny Calling, Ring the Bells, and Sit Down - and the band are in no mood to disappoint.
They do manage to squeeze two new songs into the middle of the set and both sit easily among the fans' favourites. The decades old Johnny Yen and the 1994 hit Say Something are stand-outs in a show packed with highlights.
When they slow things down to play Lullaby, it's a reminder that at one time James used to write thoughtful songs that weren't designed to be anthems. They close with a lingering She's a Star and ironically, for such a triumphant show, leave to a chorus of boos from a crowd disappointed that the night has to end. [Tom Brogan]
They have all the swagger and energy of the Madchester era, but songs such as Either Way, Ice-cream Sundae and the single Wide Awake sound current and vital.
From the opening notes of Come Home, through to the second encore 90 minutes later, the reformed James have the 2,500 strong crowd in celebratory mood. The punters have come here to rejoice in hits like Destiny Calling, Ring the Bells, and Sit Down - and the band are in no mood to disappoint.
They do manage to squeeze two new songs into the middle of the set and both sit easily among the fans' favourites. The decades old Johnny Yen and the 1994 hit Say Something are stand-outs in a show packed with highlights.
When they slow things down to play Lullaby, it's a reminder that at one time James used to write thoughtful songs that weren't designed to be anthems. They close with a lingering She's a Star and ironically, for such a triumphant show, leave to a chorus of boos from a crowd disappointed that the night has to end. [Tom Brogan]