Ahoy!
It’s your foreign correspondent returning back with riveting totally unbiased reviews.
I came across an opportunity to broaden my horizons, and travelled to Clwb Ifor Bach in Cardiff for a – what I thought was – a double bill of brutal death/party slam; Internal Bleeding and Party Cannon, and there was in fact a third band on the roster; Guttural Slug (6).
The latter started the night off with a kind of slam set, and although I think their involvement came as a surprise to many it didn’t take long for the party to get started. Though not something I’d generally pick up and listen to, their live performance was engaging and entertaining.
The most stand out thing for me personally was the drummer, but otherwise the set seemed to lack variety. Songs would bleed into one another and nothing stood out and made me go ‘there we go’. Regardless, the pits were established and they got what they came for. An extemporaneous live experience.
Next up – after picking up my double sized pint cup (!) – was Internal Bleeding (7). Although otherwise outside of my usual tastes I had listened to an album of theirs earlier in the year through some coincidence, and had somewhat of an idea what to expect.
Next up – after picking up my double sized pint cup (!) – was Internal Bleeding (7). Although otherwise outside of my usual tastes I had listened to an album of theirs earlier in the year through some coincidence, and had somewhat of an idea what to expect.
Ultimately they took over from what Guttural Slug had started, and amped it up with a more death metal shebang. The tone was more mature, the vocalist seemed to genuinely enjoy doing what he was doing and I was once again impressed by the control displayed by their drummer in particular. Involving the crowd and showing genuine respect for their fans whilst delivering a thrilling live listen.
It was then time for the ‘fun’ to begin, as Party Cannon (8) took the stage and immediately seized control of the audience by administering… humour? Despite their comical stage quips their actual execution musically was nothing to laugh at. I had no prior knowledge of the band, and took it in as I would any other new media; instrument by instrument picking out what would elate me and what would irk me.
It was then time for the ‘fun’ to begin, as Party Cannon (8) took the stage and immediately seized control of the audience by administering… humour? Despite their comical stage quips their actual execution musically was nothing to laugh at. I had no prior knowledge of the band, and took it in as I would any other new media; instrument by instrument picking out what would elate me and what would irk me.
Their performance wasn’t anything too out of the ordinary in itself – though all clearly talented musicians – however it was the image and the almost self deprecating presence that made this band stand out. The pit was strong from start to finish, with everything from beach balls, Barbara’s and whales flying about. I summarised they are definitely a band best enjoyed by placing your brain on a shelf and just going with the flow. I would see them again perhaps better prepared for their madness.
Until next time, musipediacs!
Until next time, musipediacs!