cats in paris, ute, coloureds, the cellar 16 sept 2010

Coloureds, prove powerful but a bit too jagged to dance to mostly, although some songs sounded like a heavy Royksop, and towards the end the crowd loved it!  Ute are stronger than ever, Lead singer Ollie’s vocal reminds me of Jack White at its most grainy, and Thom Yorke at its most delicate.  Their songs are complex, intellectual epics which you can happily find new corners to for many listens.  It is no wonder they are tipped for big things having just signed to Alcopop.  Headliners Cats In Paris are equally exciting, hailing from Manchester they have a fusion of so many styles it’s hard to keep up.   A Three piece with Bass, Drums, Synth and Violin, but a massive sound, Too many Colours?  I think not.

Trev Williams

published in OMS 11