Razorlight - Great Hall - 7/4/2023

The support act were Afflecks Palace a four-piece band from Manchester. They played an entertaining set showcasing their debut album "Only Light in this Tunnel is the Oncoming Train" Set highlights were "Dancing is not a Crime" and "Shut up". They have been dubbed in the press as Nu-Manchester. They were joined on stage by members of the Indie band Pastel whose song "Soho" proved popular with the crowd.

I had not seen Razorlight since 2005 when they supported Oasis, From the outset of Razorlight as a band they have been known for their high-energy live shows. Lead singer Johnny Borrell is a charismatic frontman with a commanding stage performance. They instantly captured the crowd’s attention with a mixture of swagger and enthusiasm. They started the set with "Rip it Up". The set highlights were "Stumble and Fall", "In the Morning", "Wire to Wire" and the classic "Golden Touch". The high-energy set finished with the slower "America".

The set only lasted 80 minutes but the band complimented each other with their high musicianship, infectious hooks and rhythms.