Throwback Gig Reviews Part 3 : Slowdive

So about 6 months ago I wrote a series of gig review blogs that were never published. So here's a little throwback series featuring Meadowlark, Rae Morris, Slowdive, Coasts, Joe Dolman and Tom Speight.

Slowdive 

When you think of the colourful and varied music scene in Leeds you might be forgiven for overlooking Leeds Town Hall as a venue. After all, it is perhaps better known for hosting classical music concerts and the odd comedian or two. 

On the evening of the 11th October, the Town Hall was transformed beyond recognition, I had to do a double take as I walked in,  to welcome Slowdive. 

Slowdive, formed in 1989 by high school friends Nick, Rachel, Neil, Christian and Adrian are a British rock band (from Reading, in case you were wondering) whose influences from genres such as folk-rock, dub, and ambient techno give their music a unique style. 

Slowdive returns 22 years after the release of their first record with a new self-titled album which had fans, both old and new flocking to the town hall. 

Blancmass brought the electro beats in his supporting DJ set. Complete with flashing strobe lights and vivid background graphics. 

Enter the synth sounds and even an electronic organ (quite fitting for the Town Hall setting) for a transcendent like experience....and then the bass dropped.

The amazing acoustics of the town hall meant that the sound travelled the length and breadth of the large space, giving everyone the same 'out of this world' explosive experience no matter where in the room they were standing.

Slowdive delivered a set that was peppered with old and new songs that had fans nodding along to the beat. 

I fell for Slowdive after first listening to stand out tracks 'Star Roving'  and was certainly not disappointed to hear it live with all its reverbing charm.

Notable mentions that you should go and listen to right now include oldie but goodie 'Souvlaki Space Station' and new hit 'Sugar  For The Pill.'