Terrorvision

I am gutted that I walked into the venue to hear the last drum beats of Rebel Yell's last song of their set. They are such a great band and their rockabilly is a fantastic way to warm a crowd up for a band like neighbouring funsters Terrorvision that the Bradford rockers have asked them to tour with them again for this small five date tour (plus one at Hard Rock Hell 3 at Pontins).



Gutted I am too, that the venue is bloody cold. There could be more people here, but after seeing the guys at the packed out Manchester Academy do pretty much the same show as they are to do here, the gig becomes more private, like a special show for die hard fans (this is the closest venue to home for the lads). Tony Wright even looks dolled up for the occasion in a grey suit (and trainers!).

The set runs through 'How To Make Friends And Influence People' from start to finish, with Tony Wright saying part way through that we "May have guessed which song is next" in his cheeky manner. Even the 'Tick, Tock' recording is included at beginning and end. Wright adds, "I bet this is the warmest this place has been all day...!" before the bouncing begins for 'Pretend Best Friend'. The fun doesn't stop there though...

As they did earlier in the year the band are playing tracks from across their other albums, with a couple of rarities so that the true hardcore fans can shine. 'Suffocation' and 'Mr Buskerman' are from their little known compilation album 'B-Sides and Rarities', released in 2005. Throw in a couple from their 'Good To Go' album, then the original 'Tequila' (not the 'Mint Royale' mix that was released and strangely became their biggest UK hit; a slowed down jazzier version, that is sung like you've had a few too many of the acquired tasting drink). 'Josephine' from the same album (which was meant to be released as a single but was replaced with 'Tequila') is up with 'Celebrity Hitlist' from 'Regular Urban Survivors'.



The (long) encore carries on with the excellent 'My House', followed by the catchy 'Perseverance', then it's an early finish at 10.30pm, just right for a Sunday night! If I could wished for anything different it maybe they could have included 'New Policy One' or another track from 'Formaldehyde', but apart from that this was just a fun, energetic show for true fans, the old Terrorvision spreading a little Christmas joy their own way.

One note to people who drive to this venue, the car park underneath used to be very reasonable and excellent for finding in Sheffield (it is the only place I know where to get to in the city; the Sheffield road layout will leave you questioning your sanity) but their prices have since become extortionate (£7.10 for 2-4 hours) so I would avoid or get the train.

Alice What's The Matter
Oblivion
Stop The Bus
Discotheque Wreck
Middle Man
Still The Rhythm
Ten Shades Of Grey
Stab In The Back
Pretend Best Friend
Time O' The Signs
What The Doctor Ordered
Some People Say
What Makes you Tick

Friends And Family
Tequila
Suffocation
Mr Buskerman
Celebrity Hit List
Josephine
D'Ya Wanna Go Faster
My House
Perseverance

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