The first single from that new album, 'A Rumour in Africa', felt like a much needed reminder as to what a fantastic band Errors actually are, with lots of press agreeing with those sentiments, with the album also receiving, well deserved praise.
Errors have always been a band that I've found interesting, and more than enjoyable to see performing live, and since forming in 2004, their experimental electronic sound has caught the attention of many, including high regarded Glasgow band, Mogwai, who then proceeded to sign them to their label, 'Rock Action'.
Having released several one off singles and EPs from 2005, the band released their debut album 'It's Not Something but It Is like whatever' in 2008, and once again drew the plaudits, leading to comparisons to likes of Battles.
Combining programmed synthesizers and drum beats, along with live guitars, keyboards and drums, the band are certainly capable of captivating an audience without using a microphone during their songs, really impressing the sold out venue.
The sound in the venue suited the band perfectly also, with all parts sound really well attributed within the venue, and with an impressive set list, the band were greeted almost like returning heroes.
Highlights in their set included the highly danceable 'Salut! France', a real electronic, club track, and single from their previous album, and the night's set closer, 'Pump', which really let a sweet taste in the audience's mouth, leaving them to carry the dancing on into the early hours of Sunday.
Both songs really impressed in a set which I found to be simply excellent, and a real display of how much music like this can be delivered to a city which isn't usually accepting.
The night, as I previously mentioned, was the end of their tour, which stretched to 17 nights straight, without break, and with band looking jaded at first, I thought energy was going to be at a low. But this wasn't the case, with the band giving all that they had left to really invigorate the audience, as they swapped instruments and danced around on stage, it was clear that the band were out to impress.
With some scattered dates starting to be set up for the band, I'm sure this year's going to be a busy, but definitely successful year for Errors. Their new album really impresses, and for it's ability to maintain a pop sense without any vocals is impressive, but it's live where the band show of their talent best, with their experimental edge really on show. By Anthony Hetherington
article by: Anthony Hetherington
published: 17/03/2010 17:37
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