Dienstag, 19. Feb 2008, 12:38

Sat 16 Feb – Sons and Daughters, Black Kids, Broken Records, Fangs

I was disappointed that I felt the need to give away my ticket to see Sons & Daughters before Christmas because I was totally stressed about the big exams looming the next day(s). So was relieved when they arranged another date for Edinburgh so soon after. Plus, I kept my ticket this time :)

I wasn't up for paying for the costly drinks in Queens Hall (nice venue) so twas a sober night. I was happy that I arrived in plenty of time to see all the bands from my front row spot. Broken Records were first to play, and I'm converted. Found myself too busy to check them out beforehand, but have been listening to them since. Particularly like the song A Good Reason.

Black Kids disappointed me to be honest. Others seem to find them great, but I wasn't a fan at all. Would have much preferred to hear Broken Records after. They weren't awful, but the best part was the girl's reaction to everything the singer had to say. Funny. And I enjoyed noticing Ailidh from Sons and Daughters checking them out from the side.

Sons and Daughters came out and easily got the crowd going, an element that neither previous band quite managed. I really enjoyed the set, but was a bit disappointed with the quietness of the vocals. Apparently I was just standing too far forward, and the sound was great further back. A lesson for the future me thinks. Red Receiver was played a few tracks in, and was the first to make a real impact with the crowd. There was a great buzz from then on. A number of new tracks from the new album were played that I was yet to hear, but I found them enjoyable too. Bodes well.

Hope they return soon so I can stand a few metres back and enjoy it even moreso!