Victoria Hesketh’s stage name ‘Little Boots’ is an ode to the naughty Roman emperor Caligula, and with performances like this her career should be as prestigious as his legacy.
It wasn’t all plain sailing though; her mother forgot to bring her shoes. I know right? The petite maiden was rescued thanks to social networking site Twitter, after a fan lent her a pair of size threes.
The nightmare didn’t stop there – a power out prematurely ended ‘Mathematics’. Ever the optimist, she powered through the electrical shortcomings by belting it out A Capella, with the crowd on backing vocals.
The Blackpool native recently topped the BBC’s Sound of 2009 list (previous winners include Adele and Corrine Bailey Rae) and with Kate Bush influenced songs and Human League covers it’s easy to see why.
The blonde siren maintains she wants to be as “big as Kylie” and the foundations have been firmly laid, with humdingers like ‘Stuck on Repeat’, ‘Meddle’ and Freddie Mercury cover ‘Love Kills’ whipping the audience into a mish-mash of flailing limbs and toothy grins.
There’s even an appearance from former Big Audio Dynamite vocalist and cult hero Don Letts. Big Audio Dynamite, for those who don’t know, was started by former Clash front man Mick Jones.
A hangover cleansing nap saw to it that I missed support act Everything Everything, but I strongly recommend you give those local boys a whirl. Big things indeed, on both counts.
4 out of 5.
Monday 9 March 2009
You run with the devil.....
With their self-titled debut album these Seattle boys have become the incumbent band of modern America.
Fleet Foxes has received critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic since its release, acquiring Album of the Year billing with Mojo and Pitchfork. Yes it’s been out since June of last year but who gives a toss? Let’s celebrate it anyway.
Robin Pecknold’s crystal vocals intertwine seamlessly with the bands musicianship to create a beautiful, haunting listening experience.
Songs like ‘Tiger Mountain Peasant Song’ whisk you away to the dust lands of America with only a star filled sky as your duvet.
Whilst some of the production is quite ‘big’, it’s done so in a manner that retains the comfortable nature of the band’s songs. The album never gets lost in the epic grandeur Arcade Fire sometimes fall victim to.
The single ‘White Winter Hymnal’ is sure to please the masses with its playful rhythm evoking soft smiles all round.
Whilst most the album saunters along at a calm pace; songs like ‘Ragged Wood’ inject some swiftness into the whole affair, with Josh Tillman’s drums comfortably imbedded in the track. The wonderfully named Skyler Skjelset’s guitars provide the perfect chaperone to it all.
‘Your Protector’ is a gallivanting, frontier laced offering. Pecknold’s strong lyrics cause the listener to sit up and take notice as he sings “You run with devil.” Definitely a high point.
The album is perfect easy listening. On the closing track ‘Oliver James’, Robin Pecknold’s lyrics will leave a lasting print on your consciousness, and could very well be the soundtrack to your slumber for the foreseeable future.
Fleet Foxes has received critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic since its release, acquiring Album of the Year billing with Mojo and Pitchfork. Yes it’s been out since June of last year but who gives a toss? Let’s celebrate it anyway.
Robin Pecknold’s crystal vocals intertwine seamlessly with the bands musicianship to create a beautiful, haunting listening experience.
Songs like ‘Tiger Mountain Peasant Song’ whisk you away to the dust lands of America with only a star filled sky as your duvet.
Whilst some of the production is quite ‘big’, it’s done so in a manner that retains the comfortable nature of the band’s songs. The album never gets lost in the epic grandeur Arcade Fire sometimes fall victim to.
The single ‘White Winter Hymnal’ is sure to please the masses with its playful rhythm evoking soft smiles all round.
Whilst most the album saunters along at a calm pace; songs like ‘Ragged Wood’ inject some swiftness into the whole affair, with Josh Tillman’s drums comfortably imbedded in the track. The wonderfully named Skyler Skjelset’s guitars provide the perfect chaperone to it all.
‘Your Protector’ is a gallivanting, frontier laced offering. Pecknold’s strong lyrics cause the listener to sit up and take notice as he sings “You run with devil.” Definitely a high point.
The album is perfect easy listening. On the closing track ‘Oliver James’, Robin Pecknold’s lyrics will leave a lasting print on your consciousness, and could very well be the soundtrack to your slumber for the foreseeable future.
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Evening folks. Or morning depending on your current global whereabouts. My name as you can see, is Josh. I've decided to start a blog because I have an insatiable appetite for putting words into action, as do all other bloggers. Most chat s**t (my Mum will invariably read this), some don't. I'll try to rest comfortably in the latter, although if I continue I fear I may enter the realms of the former. I'll try and keep this updated as often as I can. My names Josh, and I like crumpets and Anchor butter. Inabit.
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