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Stoke of Genius:
Venue: The Sugarmill,
Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent
Date: April 19, 2013
Dog Is Dead returned to Stoke-on-Trent's Sugarmill with an exceptional performance, which truly did last year's impressive show justice.
Winners of last week's Stoke Heat of Road To Blissfields, Delamere justified being chosen as the local opening support for the Nottingham band.
As
last week, singles 'Vampire' and 'Heart' ticked all the boxes, while the
added unrecorded songs added depth to their set.
It
was a tight set by a local band that seem more professional on stage
upon each viewing.
Four
of the most intriguing characters then took to the stage, each
looking like they had their own incredible story to tell.
Zach Condon of French folk electronica band Beirut was heard in MT frontman Michael's intriguing vocals.
Third
track 'Heaven' was a highlight with echoed vocal-styled keyboard from
Gabi and a delightful feel-good chorus.
Gabi
and Michael shared frequent looks of enjoyment and passion for being
on stage, while the extravagant topless drummer and reserved
guitarist kept to their own unique selves.
It
was the lead singer's stage presence that undoubtedly brought the
most memorable moments.
His
interactions with the crowd failed to leave a teenager frowning as
he mingled with fans; singing and smiling inches within their faces,
and even took a photo on one lucky girl's camera of her and himself.
The
spreading of his body across the stage, the jumping around and the
encouragement of a 'Friday' chant took the joyful audience by great
surprise.
He
was a true crowd-pleaser and, alongside his impeccable companions,
they provided an explosive finish; providing the perfect antidote to
set the atmosphere for the headliners.
Fresh from their European tour with Two Door Cinema Club, Dog Is Dead's opening two songs were simple, upbeat and fairly average.
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Frontman
Robert Milton reacted comfortingly to the drunken slurs of the Hanley
crowd saying 'we always like people to sing along, even if it's at
the wrong time and in the wrong key'.
Fourth
track 'Do The Right Thing' got the crowd dancing and singing along to a
perfect festival anthem.
A
new song was listened to intently with an extremely positive
reaction.
Their
exceptional EP Young Childhood had songs featured on debut album All
Our Favourite Stories.
The
first of these, 'River Jordan', saw the mosh pits begin as the
indie-pop group rocked the stage brilliantly, whilst also managing a
sing-a-long to the prolonged 'on and on'.
A
personal highlight was the chord change at the bridge, opening with a
speedy electric guitar.
As always, the harmonies from the entire group were impeccable and these were evident in the upbeat 'Glockenspiel Song'.
Saxophonist
Trev provided an inspiring solo towards the end, following the
built-up overlapped vocals.
Rob
returned for the encore with just an acoustic guitar for a beautiful
stripped down version of 'Young', soon joined by the others on backing
vocals.
Final
song 'Teenage Daughter' was a fitting climax with crowd members holding
up signs expressing their love to Trev, much to his surprise and
amazement.
If
Dog Is Dead can make their summer anthems heard at festivals this
year, these five could deservedly have a very exciting future ahead
of them.
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