Sunday, 22 September 2013

Crown The Empire + Issues, Gorilla, 19/09/2013

I bought tickets without any *real* idea about both bands, but the deeper I delve, the more I became enticed.
The venue was unusual, but brilliant. Gorilla replaced NQ Live as the venue, as NQ Live sadly burnt down- and I was skeptical that Gorilla could live up to the reputation NQ live had so rightly acquired, but I couldn't have been more wrong. 
From the very start, Crown The Empire had the place jumping and singing, hitting the crowd hard with 7 of their best songs. Songs like 'Memories Of A Broken Heart' and 'Makeshift Chemistry' being among fan favourites.
Issues were suffice, from what I could tell. They were perceived to be the 'marmite' of the night's entertainment, you either loved them or you didn't- there wasn't much in between and it unfortunately split the crowd. However, it didn't mean they weren't good at filling the crowd with energy, which they did with stellar competence. 
With help from strobe lighting and smoke machines, a surreal atmosphere was delivered to the crowd. An excellent end to an excellent night.

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