The Cribs - O2 Academy Bristol 16.05.17 Live Review
Normally when an act embarks on an anniversary tour of a particular album, it is for one of two reasons: either that release is a truly exceptional work, or it seems pretty good when compared to the rest of their less accomplished back-catalogue. In the case of The Cribs and their third album "Men's Needs, Women's Needs, Whatever", one of the finest outputs of the mid-2000s indie renaissance period, the former is very much true. With a career-spanning showcase focussed around their seminal work, Wakefield's finest displayed with a touch of nostalgia that they are still one of the best in the business.
Brighton based three-piece Demob Happy opened, looking like the cast of iconic 90s film 'Dazed and Confused', an apt representation of their muddled set. Oscillating between the murky grunge of their stellar 2015 debut "Dream Soda" and the Muse-esque arena rock sound of their new material, they still managed to warm up the crowd, despite sounding like two completely different bands.
Main support came from hotly-tipped Norwegian punk band Sløtface, combining sharp riffs with lead singer Haley Shea's captivatingly unique vocals and abstract lyrics, namely: 'I'd never shave my head for you.' Having left the crowd intrigued, stirred and eager for more, it is apparent that Sløtface have the potential for big things in the years to come.
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