live review: alt-j. electric ballroom, london. 6 november 2012.
As I’m very lazy, I reviewed Alt-J’s Camden gig directly onto twitter earlier in the month. Here are those tweets.
One criticism I’d heard of @alt_j prior to last night’s performance was that they have a tendency to appear bored during their performances
— Tim Brown (@sockformation) November 6, 2012
That wasn’t the case last night as they seemed to revel in the celebratory mood around their Mercury win.
— Tim Brown (@sockformation) November 6, 2012
It was perhaps not better shown than by a cover of Kylie’s ‘Slow’ played over the beat to ‘Still DRE’. An experiment they clearly enjoyed
— Tim Brown (@sockformation) November 6, 2012
There was also a moment when a birthday cake was brought out for drummer Thom. This was not a band who were letting focus overshadow fun
— Tim Brown (@sockformation) November 6, 2012
During MS lead singer Joe found amusement in a mistimed ‘oooooh’ from one part of the crowd. Alt-J have got this crowd interaction down now
— Tim Brown (@sockformation) November 6, 2012
As for the performance itself, it was flawless. Perhaps the early shows where concentration took over personality have helped this.
— Tim Brown (@sockformation) November 6, 2012
With such a fantastic album behind them, all eyes will be on the band’s sophomore effort. Last night’s performance helped allay any fears.
— Tim Brown (@sockformation) November 6, 2012
My only problem was with the guy in front of me who alternated between filming on his foot long phone and standing on me.
— Tim Brown (@sockformation) November 6, 2012
I can’t really blame @alt_j for that
— Tim Brown (@sockformation) November 6, 2012
