Klaxons Manchester Academy 3 28.10.2014
The Klaxons another superbly talented band from London responsible for the NU-Rave movement in 2007 releasing album 'Myths Of The The Near Future' an album of critical acclaim ,took the indie scene by storm and whipped up a vast cult following of fans across the country and became 'NME's new "Indie Darlings" of that time,the last time I seen this band play live was back in June 2009 they were supporting 'Blur' on their reunion tour they were excellent then with their unique stage presence, so I expected that this tour would be no exception.
This year they finally released their album 'Love Frequency' and even though it did not get everyone rushing to buy it had a successful tour to back it performing a clutch of dates across the country, tonight as the crowd pack in for an intimate show it's obvious that "The Klaxons" still have the magic touch and ability to pull a crowd much of them in their late 20's and early 30's,there is another thing that has of course overshadowed the bands comeback and that is that they announced they were splitting up to do other projects and pursuits.
This is the last 'Klaxons' Tour.
The Theme on the stage is of 3D Paper Instruments all Three Dimensional amps etc..an interesting idea that hasn't been done before, with it's Black and White Decal backdrop and the new K logo emblazoned on the drum in the form of a bent peace logo, tonights show is intimately set in its small stage set up and low beam ceiling.
'Thumpers' come onto the stage at around 8pm another London band apparently friends with 'Keira Knightley' who is of course 'James Righton's wife, at first the band seem a bit nervy but settle into a fresh set and manage to get the crowd in a good mood they get the crowd clapping with a song that the female keyboard player sings she's introduced to us as 'Francis' one of the last songs they played that I heard was on 'MTV Rocks' I didn't know it was their song so it was nice to hear at the end they thanked 'The Klaxons' for having them on tour.
At around 9.15pm the lights were going down to their walk on theme which was the atmospheric 'In The Air Tonight' by Phil Collins as the drum roll kicked in on they walked, and the 3 guys were stood front of stage waving fists high smiling and about to start their set, the lads wore White Dungarees and James opted for another White theme with dayglo White t-shirt so basically the theme tonight was 'White' .
They kicked it all off with 'Atlantis' and some new album tracks including 'There Is No Other Other Time',people were pogoing behind me already it got quite rowdy but fun,then it was back to 'Klaxons Old Skool' with 'Gravitys Rainbow' and my fav their Indie classic 'Golden Skans' to which I went nuts for,I'd been humming it all night.
Things got even more mad when 'Magic' came on the band kept getting emotional and singer guitarist 'Jamie' was thumping at his chest to show the love for the crowd he seemed moved by our loud cheering and shouts of requests,we chanted "Manchester nanana Manchester nanana" and he joined in singing along in a chant,all this before the encore,the atmosphere was amazing.
The Band came back on stage to play a superb old Rave cover song does anyone out there remember 'Kicks Like A Mule' -The Bouncer from 1992 ?? they played an awesome version of it and it all went off so to speak (Oh you know the one I mean "Your Names Not Down Your Not Comin In, Not Tonight Not Tonight") it got everybody bouncing again,no one else could pull a dance cover off like that.
The crowd were ecstatic,more old skool tracks later and they end the night with what else 'Its Not Over Yet' (How ironic that song is now to us all ay (Tears in my eyes) ) the track is very energetically performed with 'James' bouncing up and down over on keyboards and 'Jamie' bouncing on his feet now soaked in sweat from the nights effort,I'm so pleased I didn't miss this show they were even better now than than when I last seen them they've grown into a great live act such a pity they will not be doing this again and it's the Last Hurrah.
'Manchester Misses You Already Boys,re-consider...'
Awesome Night Out !!
Thank you Klaxons !!!
LMi x
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