Editors // UEA 13.11.13
Their storming hits such as 'Smokers Outside The Hospital Doors' and 'Sparks' seemed as relevant as ever, and the band didn’t seem tiresome of playing them in the slightest.
Drink in my hand, and one in Yan Wilkinson’s, the foliage and red-lit backdrop made me feel like I’d gone into British Sea Power’s world. For avid fans though, there was no bear in sight, on stage this evening, a recurring mascot for the band. There were a few guitar issues early on in the set, but all glitches were quickly forgotten, with every one rocking along with the happiest roadie I’ve ever seen , who was singing along at the side of the stage. A high-octane performance with great potency, 'Machineries Of Joy' seemed like a joy to play. Ending with 'Carrion', Yan gave a fearless face to the powerful sounds his fellow band made.
Editors. A band I adored a few years back, but haven’t listened to in a while. Well, I’ve been starving myself! Their storming hits such as 'Smokers Outside The Hospital Doors' and 'Sparks' seemed as relevant as ever, and the band didn’t seem tiresome of playing them in the slightest. That said, songs from the latest album stood their ground, with 'Honesty' sounding impeccable live. The spine-tingling voice of Tom Smith was hypnotic during 'In This Light and on This Evening'. Tom dominated the stage, nimbly jumping up on the piano and making many adoring fans enviable of his mic stand. He eyed up his audience with a ‘let’s do this’ attitude, being the epitome of an enticing front man. A special mention must go to Elliot Williams, on keys at the back, taking centre stage during 'Racing Rats' to give the little mosh pit some well-deserved affection. It couldn’t be argued that the band didn't put their all into the performance, and they seemed genuinely elated to be playing in Norwich with British Sea Power. Simply great songs kept coming thick and fast. Editors have both encapsulated time, and stood the test of it.
Drink in my hand, and in Yan Wilkinson’s, the foliage and red-lit backdrop made me feel like I’d gone into British Sea Power’s world. No bear though for the avid fans! There were a few guitar issues early on in the set, but all glitches were quickly forgotten, with every one rocking along with the happiest roadie I’ve ever seen singing along at the side of the stage. A high-octane performance with great potency, Machineries Of Joy seemed like a joy to play. Ending with Carryon, Yan gave a fearless face to the powerful sounds his fellow band made.
Editors. A band I adored a few years back, but haven’t listened to in a while. Well, I’ve been starving myself! Their storming hits such as Smokers Outside The Hospital Doors and Sparks seemed as relevant as ever, and the band didn’t seem tiresome of playing them in the slightest. That said, songs from the latest album stood their ground, with Honesty sounding impeccable live. The spine-tingling voice of Tom Smith was hypnotic during In This Light And On This Evening. Tom dominated the stage, nimbly jumping up on the piano and making many adoring fans enviable of his mike stand. He eyed up his audience with a ‘let’s to this’ attitude, being the epitome of an enticing front man. A special mention must go to Elliot Williams, on keys at the back, taking centre stage during Racing Rats to give the little mosh bit some well-deserved affection. It couldn’t be argued that the band put their all into the performance, and they seemed genuinely elated to be playing in Norwich with British Sea Power. Simply great songs kept coming thick and fast. Editors have both encapsulated time, and stood the test of it.
