's. A score of three is given to something that is a typical example of its style with nothing too outstanding or bad about it.
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For the first time in nearly 30 years, one of the most intense bands from the first wave of @-punk took to the stage and blew 400 minds. The Mob are back. And this time round, they’ve got the kit to really do their sound justice. Mark even smiled! Sure, there were a couple of hiccups, and the guitar wasn’t always 100% in tune with itself or anything else (hey, it’s punk) but, married with the strength of the voice, the pounding rhythms and the intense basslines, the synergy produced from every element created one of the most awesome atmospheres I’ve ever experienced at a gig, punk or otherwise. I have no idea if they’re going to do any more gigs (rumours of a London show were heard) – if they do, get there by any means available.
Here are a few of the pics (click to enlarge) I was able to grab in between regressing to that 16-year-old optimistic human being that still lurks somewhere inside me.
Rubella Ballet
Zounds
The Mob
Thanks for the review and the pics.
Awesome gig, took me back to my youth in Somerset, The Mob and village halls! Though having your teenage son dancing with you ruins the pretence somewhat!!
Waiting for London dates, is the Christine aka Cole above?
gutted i couldn’t get to bristol for this so i’m hoping the mob will be added to the london steve ignorant show.
Sounds like a good night was had by all 🙂 Let’s hope they do a London show.
What were Zounds like?
Zounds were on top form, a solid set that included all the greats (although I don’t think Zounds ever did a bad song).
Penguin of ‘Kill Your Pet Puppy’ fame has uploaded an excellent soundboard recording of The Mob’s set. It’s well worth grabbing.
A lot of intense, well-crafted, memorable punk rock represented in those artists. I would LOVE to see them live, but Canada’s a little bit off their beaten path I suppose.