By DJ Astrocreep
Headliner and album launch time then and local veterans Attic Theory are back with a vengeance after a writing and recording induced break. Although it takes the sound engineer a few tracks to properly get to grips with their sound, as we initially have the same earlier issue of a guitar overpowering the rest when using pedals, once they settle into gear, they’re back on top form. New bassist Lucy Ellen, whose own band so wowed me earlier in the show with her skills on vox and six string, is introduced properly to cheers and gets to show off her bass work as the band do an early set cover of Duran Duran’s ‘Rio’.
As you would expect, the new album takes up a good portion of the set, with ‘Your Light’ one of the other tracks included, which Wright dedicates to his wife and daughter, being a particular high point. ‘Dare To Dream’ comes with a hiccup, as guitarist Cunningham gets the song wrong, to the mirth of those around me, but it’s all in good spirit. While they don’t get the time their material deserves, due to adding in other acts and giving them also the chance to shine, there is enough to whet the appetite of their fans for their acoustic set a week later and for the album itself.
A great set from a talented act.
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