NB: REVIEW WAS ORIGINALLY POSTED IN March 2006 ON MY OLD BLOG.
I have decided to pull all my music reviews/comments etc into one dedicated music blog. A select few old articles will be posted here alongside new posts. Enjoy!
On the last night of their UK tour Yellowcard inflict their rock and violin combination on an unsuspecting UEA.
Support act, Engerica, received mixed reactions from the crowd. An impressive set, but at a time when the rock genre is at saturation we need something new and different. And on tonight's performance, that's not going to be Energica.
Yellowcard on the other hand, were in control of the UEA crowd directing the mosh pit into chaos and scaling the imposing speakers.
Violinist, Sean Mackin, demonstrated that it is possible to play and jump simultaneously. After an astounding drum solo, drummer, Longineu "LP" Parsons III, briefly clambered from behind his kit to shake his dreadlocks at the crowd.
As the LCR sang along to breakthrough single, Way Away, only second in the setlist, there were fears the band may have peaked too soon. But it was trumped by a selection of stonking tunes throughout the night, proving Yellowcard deserve more recognition.
Standing outside on the cold March night, chatting to the band afterwards, it became apparent how genuine they are. Out to have a good time doing what they love, braving the cold signing the variety of objects proffered at them; including shoes! Yellowcard seemed estatic to have played UEA and more than willing to hang around afterwards.
There aren't many bands who would do this, but then Yellowcard aren't your average band.
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