Sometimes people say really nice things. Other times people say some not so nice things, but oftentimes these people are stupid. Reviews are largely stupid, but to the uninitiated can be informative. Considering no one has ever given Fur Patrol a bad review, these reviews of both recordings and live shows should all satisfy.

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Collider review by Amy Foster
dbmagazine review of Collider
NZGirl review of Collider
Timeoff.com.au review of the Fade Away single
Victoria University Salient newspapers review of Pet
The NZ Listener's review of Pet
NZ Musician Magazine review
Wellington's Evening Post (RIP) review of the album
Real Groove review
Barfly Magazine's review of Pet
Australian Rip It Up reviews Pet
Clea Marshall's review of Pet
Weird, but good review of the album




Hopetoun Hotel, Sydney, November 1, 2003
The General Electric tour hits Wellington, Nov '01
By Hokey, in Christchurch Nov '01
The Furs rock the Espy
Hopetoun Hotel, Sydney, May 4, 2002
Supporting Regurgitator, Vic Union Hall, May 2000
Bar Bodega and Valve reviews, August 2001


Collider
(by Amy Foster)

There are few girl-lead bands around at the moment which have managed to live up to the standards set by the relative plethora of “women in rock” which abounded in the mid-nineties. All too many are hastily labelled as such and somehow manage to miss out on being credited as great bands, period, rather than great-bandswith- girls-in-them. It is from this sorry mess that New Zealand natives Fur Patrol stand up and say fuck that, more than delivering the goods with this their second album.
Picking up where Veruca Salt left off, the four-piece combines bounce-around-your-bedroom riffs with stare-sadly-out-the-window lyrics in perfect proportions, creating a record which is so highly listenable as to be nothing short of addictive. If the come-hither vocals of front-woman Julia Deans don’t hook you in immediately as they languish between the grunge-pop riffs of album opener Precious, you’ll be a sorry bastard indeed if you’re not converted by the melancholic ache of regret on Enemy or the delicious satisfaction with which she confesses to cheating on a lover in A Softer Landing -“There is no easy way to tell you this/ I’ve worn another’s kiss/ it’s better every time.”
Since I was given it this CD has not left my discman, and I credit it with maintaining my sanity over the last few weeks. Forget Jet: if you need to reaffi rm your faith in rock and roll, go get a dose of Fur Patrol.

dbmagazine
(by Wade Howland)

It's always a great feeling to watch a band develop. Rightly or wrongly, there's a real sense of ownership; a sense of pride in hearing a great album from a group who you could really have excused for falling apart at the seams by this point in time. Fur Patrol have had precious little go their way over the past few years, and 'Collider' is a towering monument to their self-belief.

The slightly twisted guitar pop that characterised debut 'Pet' is still firmly in evidence, but this time around it's under the influence of their far rockier live sound. Producer Mark Wallis has come up trumps, encouraging the players to really stretch the music as far as it will go; the heavy parts are heavier, the quieter passages nearly whispered.

It starts with a bang. Precious is probably the spunkiest song to ever grace a television commercial (Boost Juice in this case) and new single Get Along - a live fave for years - is built around a groove that could carve canyons. Singer/guitarist Julia Deans' vocals are stronger and more assured than previously, and the band sound more confident behind her - knowing when to up the ante and when to pull back and let her guide them, as they do on Softer Landing.

The pace slows somewhat mid-record, but 'Collider' never loses your interest. Fade Away moves things along beautifully, and will one day be recognised as one of the best songs to come out of New Zealand. In fact, NZ hasn't produced a riff this insistent since the mighty Head Like A Hole gave us Faster Hooves all those years ago.

But they're not done yet. Someone You Really Want is a slinky, creepy workout that builds to a devastating climax, and album closer Little Heart proves nothing before it was a fluke.

Fur Patrol have just delivered an album that by rights should see them the band of the moment. It's thoughtful, it's compelling, and it rocks. Rightly or wrongly, I'm more than a little proud of them.

Collider - NZGirl
(by Glen MacKellaig 4stars - nzgirl, 5stars - readers)

Undeniably a darker/ rockier album than their debut (Pet), Collider is a fast and energetic production from the now Melbourne based Wellingtonian’s, Fur Patrol.

A roller coaster ride speeding through lyrical differentiation, Julia Dean’s explosively gorgeous vocals deliver the precise untamed spice and heartbreak to a differing number of Collider’s tracks.
Fur Patrol have taken the Melbourne saying, ‘The dirtier and darker the alley, the better the bar’, and placed it at the core of their new sound. Although rockier, the band haven’t lost the pop melodies found in Pet, thus creating a super addictive album. One thing is certain, the band has taken painstaking care to ensure every track is of optimal quality, fortunately for the masses, this is another album that will grow with you.
Fur Patrol created most of their popularity during live performances touring New Zealand campus orientation weeks, word quickly spreading about their originality and flare, plus with 2000’s most radio played song ‘Lydia’ at their side, the group was in hot demand. However, the band knew if they were to continue the growth of their music, they would eventually need to leave our shores. "The size of New Zealand means you can't actually tour that much or you end up over-promoting yourselves," explains drummer, Simon Braxton. "In Australia you can tour and tour and keep doing it, which is kind of scary."
Collider is a bouquet of mesmerising, aggressive, high-speed rock anthems, with crystal vocals deservedly worthy of a standing ovation. An aroma of ‘cool’ circulates each track, but make sure you listen for these standouts:

# Precious
# Enemy
# Little Heart

Overall: This is certain to be a sundried summer party favourite, smoked with differing tempo’s and soon to become classic songs, expect to be bragging to your friends that you had this album first

Fade Away (single)

New Zealand’s Fur Patrol throw another grubby rock melody at the wall with ‘Fade Away’ and it definitely sticks. While Julia Dean’s produced vocal is somewhat comparable to that of Shirley Manson in this single, Dean actually has the larger range of the two and uses it brilliantly while never detracting from Fur Patrol’s continuing main focus, the gigantic wall of guitar fury. (AC)
by Timeoff.com.au

Shihad, Weta, Fur Patrol - Rip It Up
Wellington Town Hall
November 10

Rock 'n ' roll Dreams Come True. That a fully wellington line up should sell out our beloved town hall is pretty overwhelming. The promoters announcement of an unprecedented second show was mindblowing. The anticipation and aura surrounding this show in wellington was akin to when a large international act plays the city, and then some. around the streets of welly, and especially outside the town hall on friday night, there was a sense of something very special about to go down. certainly the physical significance of a night of the present and future of kiwi rock was matched by the emotional, perhaps spiritual consciousness of the event unfolding. the town hall resembled the colloseum, with the masses above looking down on a pantomime being witnessed by a sea of coloured faces below - a glitzy, dizzying whirl of majestic red, light blue and wonderglow splashes of light and dark in between. on stage and high above it, speakers boomed and spat out tales of love-hate-love, pulsating bass and ground shaking drums only giving way to sonic heaves of guitar, chunky gatecrashing riffs, and the vocals of three of the most talented fronts in new zealand. support acts weta and fur patrols' careers have always seemed entwined, mimicking each other to the extent that it seems only natural that both would now be promoting debut top 10 albums. on stage first, fur patrol were good enough to have been the headliners themselves. julia deans teased the audience with her playfully flirtatious manner. the boys around her added weight to the spectacle accentuating the beautiful lydia and hauling you around, with the swirling rock of not your girl....a mindfuck of a gig and arguably wellington music's finest moment to date..

Fur Patrol - Red Riders - Degrees K
(by Steve Anderson, Drum Media)
Hopetoun Hotel, Sydney, November 1, 2003

Those that should know tell me Fur Patrol are Divinyls meets baby animals. And they're pretty much spot on. What is more apparent though is the ease ofthe band's synchronicity - slipping in and out of grooves, riding then laying back. Definitely not a case of familarity breeds contempt. A tightcosy punch of rhythms, beats and power pop.

They open with their current single Precious that gets the smiles to the dials punters up and bouncing. I'd bounce too, but I'm juggling a schooner, a notebook, and the pen clenched between my teeth has almost been rammed down to the nether regions by the over-enthusiatic boogie merchant in front of me.

Fur Patrol are warm and driving fat straight down the line rhythms held together by Julia Deans' melodic vocals. Dulcet croon to dirt to the urgency, Simon's drumming from swing to snap, the band creating space then slamming it - the riffling reminding at times of a less intricate but no less impressive Soundgarden.

They owe as much to pop as they do to rock. Equally at home delivering the power ballad of Enemy (surely the next single) as they are at hammering the rock of Counting and the stomping soaring underbelly of Someone. Music that is equal parts caress then bite, and throughout every tune melody, melody and then some. Fur Patrol are most definitely in the post.

Fur Patrols Deans keeps getting better
(The Press, Christchurch)
November 2001 By Ryan Keen

You are so beautiful oh! You are so beautiful… oh! She wailed right at the start.
And all there blokes in the audience where thinking "right back at ya, Julia!" If Fur Patrol front fox isn't the most alluring rock chicks to best ride the stage then I'll put on a dress and call myself Lydia. But before we get too carried away with Deans and her band- and we will, no question- we must mention Goodshirt. It was first up and set its own tone. ... Fur Patrol is beginning to drip with class. Last time you probably saw Deans, drummer Simon Braxton, bassist Andrew Bain, and guitarist Steven Wells, was second support behind Weta on the Shihad tour last year.
Back from an intense period of gigging around Australia- the group is now based in Melbourne- the tighter musicianship and confident showmanship of Fur Patrol is evident.
But backing it all up is great songs. Hard to go past pop-lament gem Lydia for class but the array of finely sung four-minute wonders are just the tonic for washing away the dregs of the working week. New song Fade Away with a killer, heavy bass drop-in certainly arrived with plenty of warning while final number Andrew, one of the album Pet's must-hears, sees Deans turn the lung-power dial up to full cry.
It has to be said Ms Deans is really settling into her work as a preening tease with adorable spunk and talent to burn. It's a completely different story when she opens her mouth and blurts out with expletives, how great the crowd is, how great it is to be in Christchurch, and just rock 'n' roll in general, man, always followed by her nonchalant laughter. But we love that too.
She can sing like an angel and strum like a diehard rocker and woos us all the more with her offhand kiwi-ness.
Fur patrol, in tribute to its ability, is better live than on any disc and just keeps on getting better.


Rip It Up (Australia) - Album Review

Pet is the debut album by hot new New Zealand pop rock band Fur patrol who played Adelaide last week with Melbourne's Motor Ace.
Having already achieved platinum status with the album in their homeland, fur patrol are sure to follow suit here in Australia. Their unique style of mellow guitar sounds with catchy, happy melodies is sure to be a winner with Aussie music fans. Couple that with Julia Deans' angelic vocals -she's already won songwriter of the year and female vocalist of the year at the New Zealand Music awards -and you'd hardly question why Fur Patrol are doing so well.

The Album itself is quite admirable. There is an eclectic between the softer, mellower tracks and some of the more hard-edged tunes. Easily identifiable as stand outs are the catchy rock ditty Holy, the mellow first single Lydia (which also enjoyed four weeks at number one in the new Zealand singles chart), The very soft Hauling you around, the raw sounding Two Days, and the wonderfully syncopated Brightest Star. And for those of you who love that little bit extra, there's a trippy eight-minute secret track!
Judging by the strength of their debut Album, Fur Patrol are a band that are sure to survive the rigmaroles of the rock industry. And thy should make a whole load of people happy in the process
-Luke Balzan


Pet - (Reviewed by Clea Marshall)

Fur Patrol's Pet is a CD that starts out good and gets even better on a 2nd, 3rd, and 4th listening.
The well-chosen opening track, Andrew, gives a good promise of what the rest of the album holds in store for the listener, with its sarcastic 'I'm so sorry' chorus.
Harsh, soothing, beautiful, and even in-your-face defiant
Fur Patrol's sound isn't at all sarcastic and bitchy like they like to portray themselves in interviews though. The haunting vocals of Julia Deans can be harsh, soothing, beautiful, and even in-your-face defiant - all at once in an hour's worth of listening.
The memorable tracks would be the radio favourites: Now, Holy, newcomer Lydia, and track 4, Loaded.
A secret song hidden at the very end
The final track, Man In A Box, is not to be overlooked - a moody mature track, very unlike the catchy Now and Holy, with a secret song hidden at the very end.
Listen to Pet once and you'll like it, twice and you'll love it.


FurPatrol - Pet. - Wishbone ****

Furpatrol are a Wellington band which is significant with the capital fast driving its musical stake in at the moment. What with the likes of Breathe, Shihad and Weta all at the fore right now. Actually, Shihad aside, all have traced a pretty similar arc forming in 1996 (or thereabouts), releasing an EP (Starlifter) getting it played plenty and then steaming ahead with a fully fledged first LP (Pet). Pet isn't small and cute but its no man-eating pig either. The foursome anchored by the alluring Sheryl Crow vocals and razorblade writing of Julia Deans, have produced 12 striking pop songs. Its nothing dramatic just layered guitar pop held up by Ms Dean's bright and dynamic singing and hooks that take hold faster than velcro.The band have tried to vary the pace a bit and thus Pet does have its darker moments like the haunting Shortway to Fall. It doesn't sag badly in the middle either, which when the fillers are usually dragged out. If Pet was, in fact, a pet, it would probably be a dog. Most likely a terrier. Lively and intelligent and easy to get along with and likely to learn new tricks fast.


Pet -FUR PATROL (Salient)

It's cutesy yet dark, audacious yet subtle, sweet yet sour. It's Fur Patrol's new album, and it's about as eclectic as they come. The cover says it all really. Picture a white porcelain bunny rabbit, sitting amongst razor-sharp upturned thumb tacks. It's about the most well thought out inlay design I have seen for a long time.
From the happy-pop chordage of second single 'Holy', to the dark and mysterious undertones of 'Man in a Box', it seems that front person and key songwriter, Julia Deans can't decide whether she's happy or sad. But that's what is so magnetically appealing about this album. It draws you in and takes you on a journey through a lazy Summer, a frosty Winter and those two other silly seasons in-between.
You may have heard the first two singles 'Now'and 'Holy'on the radio. Hell, you might even have these fine singles in your Cd collection. But until you hear this full length album, you won't be able to delve into the real strength of Fur Patrol. A strength that is cleverly hidden within the songs that probably won't ever hit the airwaves. Songs like the aforementioned 'Man in a Box' and 'Brightest Star'. The Furs have really let loose here, and divinely connected as musicians. The third single, 'Lydia' will be out very soon, and you can catch Fur Patrol when they play live at the Town Hall with Shihad and Weta on Nov 10th.

By Samboy.


The Listener Pet Review - Nick Bollinger

The songs on Pet (Warner), the debut album of Fur Patrol, are so attractive that they would probably have been palatable even as demos. But with dynamic playing and a sympathetic production, this Wellington band has turned those
songs into the kind of record that becomes a lifelong friend.
Songwriter, singer and guitarist Julia Deans can craft opaque and intriguing images. Yet just when you've pinned her as the antipodean Kristin Hersh, she'll bring her writing into sharp focus with something as emotionally direct as "Lydia", an aching ballad worthy of Chrissie Hynde.
Grunge babies that they are, her band can switch at the drop of a beat from pin-drop quiet to a supersonic roar, and like any of their tricks they don't overdo it. Though tracks such as "Now" and "Holy" prover that they can rock as hard as anyone, "Short Way to Fall" finds them playing with a fragility that would elude most bands. Thank producer David Long (ex-Mutton Birds) for leaving just enough unpolished surfaces on this dirty gem of an album.


NZ Musician - Tony Parker

With an impressive EP, some high profile gigs and a number of awards behind them Fur Patrol should now be feeling somewhat pleased with themselves. The release of debut album ‘Pet’ is further cause for celebration in the Fur Patrol camp as it’s a catchy, guitar-heavy pop/rock effort that engages the listener immediately. Formed around the distinctive vocals of Julia Deans the band has perfected the ability to balance the soft/loud, verse/chorus thing with melodic hooks, sharp riffs and a muscular sound. The songs move from energetic rock through to smouldering ballads and are kept interesting through the addition of subtle keyboard touches, some cool guitar sounds and performances that don’t take themselves too seriously. There’s nothing new in what Fur Patrol are doing (more than once there are echos of The Pretenders in there), but with Dean’s vocals sitting perfectly with former Mutton Bird David Long’s atmospheric production, ‘Pet’ sounds almost perfectly formed. Exceedingly worthwhile.


Fur Patrol To Rock Espy - Ozymusic.com

Fur Patrol the spunky band with the chick singer have been hanging around Melbourne since October 2000, where they were first seen opening for the Dandy Warhols at the Corner bar. After going into hiding for a little while Fur Patrol have come bursting back.
With their debut album 'Pet' out now through Warners records, Fur Patrol have been furiously promoting the album on the road. Having travelled from Adelaide to Brisbane (playing Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra and everywhere in between) with friends Motorace, Fur Patrol jumped straight back into the van and did it all again when Neil Finn personally selected them to join him a week later! The climax of the tour had to be in Adelaide when Neil invited the band to get on stage with him during one of his encores and perform the Crowded House hit 'Locked Out'. The bands first single 'Now' has been picked up by radio stations all over the country, including Triple J and Triple R. Fur Patrol are sure to be coming to a town near you soon so keep an eye out! In the mean time for a sample of the bands goods, check them out at ww.furpatrol.com
These guys and girl taunt and tease you, with a double layering of sonic guitars, a three dimensional rhythm section and vocals that soar above the twisted pop songs like nothing youve ever heard In this case, seeing truly is believing.


Hopetoun Hotel
Saturday 4 May, 2002 Dum Media - Alicia Brodersen

Fur Patrol are one of the best girl fronted bands Australia has to offer. Oh sure, they might be Kiwi's who just happen to live in Melbourne, but it won't be the first time we've claimed some as our own. And (whisper it) they rock.

Fur Patrol are already made in New Zealand, and if justice is served it'll only be a matter of time before everyone else in Australia manages to catch on. Old tune Now sums up perfectly why Fur Patrol are going to be superstars some day. They certainly look like rock personified (cue singer / guitarist Julia once more dressed to out-Shirley Manson Shirley Manson herself, with the well-'ard rawk chic haircut and heels to boot) and they do rock, with a commanding stage presence that any self respecting band would die for. Why than can still only fill out a venue the size of the Hoey in this city is of great confusion to this reviewer. They deal with edgy ballads and pure rock'n'roll, with the difference being that they do it well - tracks like Li'l Heart lulling us into a false sense of laid-back security (take lyrics about "breaking up you little heart"), and ending with Julia hitting the final wistful notes with Chrissie Hynde precision and flipping the sentiments over to viscous intent in a second. Then Get Along starts with a dark distorted bass, a sharp savvy track that - yes, with it's stamping guitar and bass line - promises to out-Cardriver Elastica's Cardriver. No surprise, then, that a few weeks after this gig Fur Patrol hopped on a plane to London to play a festival and a gig at the legendary 100 club in Oxford Street.

"You've been fucking choice!" Julia tells us; and after tonight it's obvious Fur Patrol should be telling themselves exactly the same thing.


The Evening Post review**** - Simon Beattie

Welly-rock is alive and bucking like a wild horse. Fur Patrol follow in the recent footsteps of other Capital guitar bands, Shihad, Weta and Breathe with an album straight out of the top drawer. The crisp, elevating voice and dramatic pop of spunk rocker Julia Deans take centre stage down a rocky path where, like the band's stunning 1998 EP, Starlifter, relationships again come under the microscope. While Holy, Now and Not Your Girl have been darlings of Kiwi radio programmers, another handful of sing-along hits like Lydia are waiting impatiently in the wings. Weta have been challenged for Kiwi album of the year.


Pet Review - Marty Duda (Real Groove)

It's gotta be frustrating to be Fur Patrol. With such fine recent local releases as the latest from The Stereo Bus, Stellar, Tadpole and Garageland, this first full album by the Wellington-based quartet could easily get lost in the shuffle. After all, there's only a limited market for pop music here in Aotearoa. But FUr Patrol deserve as much success as the country can offer them. After working diligently for four years and turning out a couple of well-received EPs, the band proves that they can play with the big boys with the release of PET.
Vocalist Julia Deans tosses around plenty of post-punk swagger on "sorry", the opening track, while guitarist Steve Wells cranks out an assortment of jagged riffs that lodge in the head like shrapnel. The two singles "holy" and "now" follow, with producer Dave Long (former mutton bird) throwing in a few nice touches, like double tracking Deans' voice, warping the backing vocals and generally breaking up the guitar-based rock with some selected squeals and squawks.
But it's not all loud guitars and drums. The band ventures into mellower territory with "Lydia" and "Hauling you around" allowing Deans to show off her considerable vocal talent, while the band prove that they are capable of subtle shadings as well as banging out the chords. PET winds down wih a couple of stripped-back numbers that showcase a more atmospheric side to this outfir, before finally ending with "man in a box", a tune that recalls Nirvana and the Doors, and finds Deans singing about "Keeping a man in my room under my bed" who is "blowing kisses down my spine". It's good stuff. And it deserves to be heard.


Regurgitator and Fur Patrol
Victoria University Union Hall, May 2000 - SamBoy

....opening the night for us was the stunning Fur Patrol. Being first band in the line up it took the crowd a couple of songs to pull themselves away from the upstairs bar, but after Julia Deans assured us that she was wearing deodorant, the 'mosh pit' took good shape. Fur Patrol were better than I've ever seen before and, regardless of the drummer's techinical problems, had the crowd jumping like rabbits. I have always liked Fur Patrol's live shows but now i'm definately a staple regular. Something must have happened to them in the studio, it's like they went in as a caterpillar and come out a butterfly (sounds cheesy i know) and tonight was the perfect chance for these locals to showcase some of their songs off their up and coming album "pet", Oh was good things await us. One song stood out in particular, the one with slight Portishead overtones, and saw Deans gracefully exploring the dimensions of her vocal chords with the powerful opera style singing...


Barfly Magazine - Nick Coppack

Fur Patrol is a four-piece rock outfit making huge waves in New Zealand right now - and rightly so! Pet, the Wellington band's debut album, is a stunning collection of moody rock tunes, delivered with musical panache and vocal attitude. The album's 12 tracks drift between a diverse selection of contemporary styles, all backed by singer Julia Deans' captivating voice.
Fur Patrol spark something in me that makes me think of English trip-hop group Portishead. Although there's nothing to resemble Portishead's trademark ambience, Fur Patrol manage to create a similar dark mood, mainly through Deans' confronting lyrics.
Album opener, Andrew, is a simple pop song driven by distorted guitar that only begins to hint at the ocean of talent that follows. Lydia, the band's huge number one hit in New Zealand, is a sarcastic tale of resent and jealousy, revolving around a groovy bass line.
Many of the songs are delivered in a style similar to that of Australia's Superjesus, but it's the mellower songs that are most provocative. Hauling You Around, with its slow guitar, twisted lyrics, and gorgeous vocal melodies, is the definite album highlight.
After just one listen to Pet you'll be mesmerised by Fur Patrol's intensity. Deans' lyrics are blunt and often hostile, and their sentiments highlighted by their confident delivery and prominence in the mix. To his credit, producer David Long did not bury them behind layers of guitar or thumping drums. Each song, whether it is three minutes of blistering rock, or an elaborate example of soulful balladry, cuts to the core of human emotion. Stick this on when you're frustrated and bitter - you'll be amazed at how well Fur Patrol will capture the mood.
Pet is one of the most promising debut albums to be released by any band, anywhere, for a long time.


Bar Bodega and Valve, August 8 & 9 2001 - Ash Harmer (Salient)

Yeah, so it's been a good week since they played but so what? Every good gig deserves a review and Fur Patrol's brief homecoming is no exception. The Furs played two awesome gigs in Welly last week, so for those of you who couldn't make it here is the rundown.

The Bodega Gig
Playing to a crowd that was a bit too mellowed out was no problem for the band. They rocked through their set list like nothing on earth and even a few technical problems (strings that went boing! snap) didn't hinder them. Bodega was the perfect setting for their first night back, and being the experimental souls they are, they surprised the crowd with some very jazzy lounge versions of two of their most rocking tracks, namely 'Not Your Girl' and 'Holy'. the crowd lapped it up (I would love to see these guys release these tracks as B-sides at least) and the band responded with an absolutely scorching performance of 'Bottles and Jars'. Julia Deans' voice soared around Bodega and the smile on the boys' faces said it all. It was good to be back.

The Valve Gig
If they rocked the night before...well, we hadn't seen anything yet. After a bit of a wait the crowd was absolutely ready for it, and the band responded with a full on Fur Patrol experience, making full use of the stage space that Valve provides. The band was chatty and roared through tracks such as 'Brightest Star', 'Now', a rowdy performance of 'Andrew' and (potentially the new single - out soon) 'Spinning A Line'. Phew! The band was loving it as much as the crowd, Julia bantering with the punters and drummer Simon abusing his mike privileges throughout the night.

The highlight of the gig, for me, was the performance of their new song, which at this stage is not officially named but was referred to on the set list as 'New 1'. What a blinder! An awesome 'fuck you' rock riff. Andrew's prominent bass lines and Simon smacking the hell out of his kit. If they don't release this anytime soon it will be a damn shame.

They finished the night off with an encore featuring the ever present 'Man In A Box', which simply gets better oer time. All in all it was two awesome nights out. Cheers guys. (up your bum, no babies).