We Are Scientists
>> Barrowlands
>> 8th April 2006
“We never thought we’d say this but the English crowds were way better movers than you guys.”
Seriously, Forward Russia’s guitarist said this to the capacity crowd tonight. He’s a brave man, but a smart man too. Once this gauntlet was thrown down, the crowd decided that dancing to the support act was not only a good idea but also a matter of national pride. Hats off to Forward Russia for utilising in the ingrained Scottish jingoistic attitude to ensure a memorable performance. However, even without the usually unnecessary goading of the assembled weegies, Forward Russia put on a frantic show with flailing front man Tom showing the initially inert audience how it should be done. Good tunes too and worth checking out. (www.myspace.com/forwardrussia)
We Are Scientists have had an eventful 12 months; this is the fourth outing to Glasgow within a year for the American trio and they have managed to stuff as many of their burgeoning Scottish fan base as possible into the Barrowlands tonight. However, those who have seen the band before tonight, (in King Tuts a few months ago for example,) will recognise the order of songs as being exactly the same as last time. It doesn’t really matter though; WAS are a damn fine live band, complete with witty on-stage banter that in no way reeks of scripted and rehearsed sucking up. Singles ‘It’s a Hit’, ‘Nobody Moves, Nobody Gets Hurt’ are definite highlights alongside the imaginatively quirky and greatly entertaining choice of cover ‘Be My Baby’, with crowd favourite and instant toe tapping single ‘The Great Escape’ closing tonight’s carnival of sorts. Their debut album, ‘With Love and Squalor’, is fast paced and catchy whilst the artwork exploits the power of the fluffy kitten perfectly, a definite recipe for success. Consider it recommended.
www.wearescientists.com
A.J Hazlie
