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Managing to escape Covid secure Australia, the 3-man band led by Tommy O’Dell, with the addition of 3 other live band members, really put on a spectacle at the Cardiff University Student Union.
I was familiar with a few of their songs prior to going to the gig, admittedly mainly due to their appearance on one of the FIFA games but I can now say I will keep track of their new releases and consider myself a new fan.
I was captivated from start to finish as were the other couple of thousand participants in the venue, and didn’t want to miss a single song, word, or chord. The crowd on multiple occasions, led the vocals of tracks whilst O’Dell stood back and admired the experience of performing live again.
For me, their standout songs were their most streamed hit ‘Silver’ which caused an oddly pleasant, restricted view due to the number of fans on shoulders singing their hearts out, an extended version of ‘Play It Out’ with some awesome drum fills not heard in the recorded version, and ‘Appointment’ which showcased the bands’ vast musical ability by slowing it down too.
The venue was perfect and ensured that even if you were to be standing near the back your view and experience of the music wouldn’t be hindered, and the band themselves set up nicely on the wide stage, with cool light poles behind them which they regularly lit up red for Wales, a nice touch to show their connection to the audience.
So overall, if you ever get the chance to see them on tour or at any festivals they play at, I highly recommend attending. Their energy on stage is matched by their musical talent that will get you moving in a good two step, but also a few mosh pits if you’re in the thick of it!
Review Sam Haskins
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