A little
review of the gig in OFFENBURG:
The band after a pretty long journey was nevertheless as usual
very enthusiastic as the crowd .
Perhaps
not the habitual punters but in fact they were all under the
charm after the first song.
As I was
writing the name of the songs in my little Hidden Agenda a
few people ask me from which album it was possible to get
them .In fact the TMTCH, LIBERTY CAGE and ODGERS & SIMMONDS’S
CDs. So at the end of the gig lots of people bought the Best
Of Album part 2, the EP I’WILL KEEP IT WITH MINE and
of course the brand new CD BABY FISHLIPS with 2 new tracks.
One of them THE TRIGGER , a duet between SWILL and MICK THOMAS
(ex W.P.A.’s lead singer and a good friend of the band
since more than a decade now) and the other the RISING ROAD.
So the
crowd was more than pleased with the performance which shows
PAUL & SWILL with the invaluable contribution of Mister
Dave KENT from a different side.
DAVE like
during the old days of the MEN and of course LIBERTY CAGE
brought new power and life in a very various show.
So for
all of you here is the set list of a stunning night with some
great vocals, wonderful harmonies and breathtaking new folk
rock :
- GOING
BACK TO COVENTRY A stomping opener with a punchy grip
- NIGHTBIRD
The band still alive and kicking. A catchy tune which demonstrates
of what they do so brilliantly with a different angle
- PIECES
OF PARADISE A pure song of poetry and a perfect example
of the variety of the band
- BARRETT’S
PRIVATEERS As always all the audience was more than impressed
by the emotional & passionate rendition of the song
- MERCY
OF THE GUARDS We returned here to the LIBERTY CAGE stylish
pasture
- THE
GHOSTS OF CABLE STREET A version with a freshness vitality
and a perfect encapsulation of the 16 years TMTCH’s
career
- THE
TRIGGER I’m sure you will appreciate the 2 parts vocals
harmonies with PAUL wonderful display
- REFUGEES
No one sings it quite like the inspiring uplifting voice
of Mister DAVE KENT
- THE
LIGHT Another song of the brand new album full of melancholy
and emotion
- THE
BELLS One the best TMTCH’s song and we are very lucky
tonight to heard this intense version full of maturity
- YOU
MAKE MY MIND STAND STILL A great song with an interesting
country influence not a cow punk track but more in the alternative
movement currently very popular in UK
- THE
GREEN FIELDS OF FRANCE A ageless anthem from a rich musical
past and tonight the song is intensified by the acoustic
rendition
- GREENBACK
DOLLAR A live version fuelled by a punk rock rush.
- INRONMASTERS
A legendary song Need I say more
- GREGORY’s
GIRL DAVE KENT with a live version never released on CD
but in a near future according to unofficial sources you
could find it in the shops . In fact due out later in the
year
- PARTED
FROM YOU Like some many other songs an ideal candidate for
a movie soundtrack
- WALKIN’
TALKING Fast and furious the MEN will be always an awesome
live band
- RIDE
ON Like every night during the tour the band explores some
new directions and what a better ending than a CHRISTY MOORE’s
cover
A very
good shows indeed. In spite of a long journey back It was
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER
Furthermore
the audience, the record company and the promoters were more
than happy so be sure the trio will be back in a near future
. We have to hope the same feast in a regular basis in UK
, France . But I’m pretty confident because the CD is
distributed all over EUROPE in the USA and JAPAN.
Save your
money and keep the faith
Cheers
Philippe
le BOUNTY HUNTER & Patricia
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