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Published: 13 September 2007

Never mind the headliners

REVIEW: ELECTRELANE
Roundhouse

ELECTRELANE were like mice in the shadow of the mighty Beasties on the bill for the Roundhouse on Thursday.
That said, it made sense to have them there, complementing the rap-group’s special instrumental-only gig with their own engaging, largely-wordless tunes.
Despite their wide acclaim, they have a muted stage presence – there’s almost no conversation with the crowd, save the odd ‘hello’, but their detached intensity visibly converts the Chalk Farm crowd as they play a set comprised mostly of songs from their latest album, No Shouts, No Calls.
It might be the tightness of their playing, or drummer Emma Gaze’s boyish beauty, but most likely it’s the obvious belief they have in the quality of each song.
There’s nothing messy here – every beat is hit and every harmony pure, climaxing in a stonking delivery of Between The Wolf And The Dog.
It helps that the venue is a joy – the old engine shed is a clean, modern space which still manages to feel steeped to the rafters in its history. The acoustics are also a pleasant surprise, and the performance feels more intimate than it strictly has a right to given the size of the room.
Gracious to the last, they leave without fuss, conscious of their status on the night. A more than fitting introduction for the legendary Beasties.
Ed Cumming

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