by
Kizlode
@ 23/06/06 - 15:49:44
We went to see Jay's band, A13, last night at The Standard. There were supposed to be another three bands on with them but one didn't turn up. So here's a little review of the gig for you.
The first band on, AmberVoid, were pretty good. Their music was loud, heavy but with a bit more thought and creativity in their songs than just your normal bog-standard metal band. I suppose it was a bit like Lacuna Coil (but without the female vocals). The only problem with them was that they didn't quite manage to match their ability with their intent on a number of occassions, but I think that will probably come with time. On the whole they were a good band but not one that I would personally be falling over myself to see again in a hurry. If you want to check them out for yourselves they have their own site on myspace, here their LINK.
The second band on were called King Rat. I thought they were great. At different times in their set I could pick up elements of Kula Shaker, Placebo, Pink Floyd and Marillion. They were very professional, had a great sound and an excellent lead singer. On a few occassions their songs did feel like they drifted far too close to being over indulgent and pretentious, but never actually crossed that line. I brought home a couple of copies of the free CD they were giving away and would gladly go to see them again anytime. They have their own web site for you to check out if you want, here's the LINK they also have a site on myspace, here's the LINK.
Then it was time for A13 to 'headline'. They were as good as I expect them to be, which is to say that I personally think they are a good band of excellent musicians even if their music doesn't always do it for me (but that's just a personal thing in that I am not a huge fan of all the American punk stuff). They play really well and their songs are good, well put together and definately hits in the making, they also played some good covers. One of their new songs, that I had not heard before, was brilliant, it was the last of their own songs that they played and had a slightly funky feel to the riff, it also featured some excellent hammering by Jay which is something I don't think I've heard in a punk song before. The only real criticism I would have is that they need to work on their stage presence, they need to interact with the audience and each other more, and they need to look more like they are actually enjoying themselves when they are on stage. Having said that, on the whole they did really well, and it was a good gig. Their link is perminantly available in my blog list of favourite sites, so I wont bother putting it here again.
All in all it was a good night and I think everyone enjoyed themselves, I think the gig at Camden Underworld will be really good as they are supporting bands that are just that one step further on than A13 are at the moment.



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On to other, more mundane things, I have a leaky toilet. A little bit of dirty water leaks out of the outlet pipe every time it is flushed and there isn't anything the plumber my landlord sent in can do until Monday, Oh joy.
I'm feeling a little better today, I think that overcoming the slightly unexpected feelings of wanting a drink and a cigarette last night have made me feel a bit better about myself and things in general, but I'm not allowing myself to shout and cheer about it too much as I know it's a long way from being up, but it's a step in the right direction.
Well, Scott should be home from school soon and will probably be tired so with a bit of luck he'll sleep a lot this weekend 
Anyway, I think that's enough for now, see y'all
