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Category: Music
You can't move in Liverpool without tripping
over some sort of Beatles memorabilia, and nowhere is this truer than
the legendary Cavern Club. As much a part of Liverpool as the Liver
Building, it's a place where musical legends are born.
So it
seems apt that this was the first stop in the north-west for Cornish
band, Auction For The Promise Club. Further south their energetic indie
rock stylings have garnered extensive praise, and it was clear they
were hoping to make a similar impression up north.
Choosing to
start with two of their most energetic tracks, Zoe, Perran and Toby
launched into their set without introduction. Sounding tight and
polished, 'Truth' immediately grabbed the audience's attention, with
'Under China' cementing their reputation as one of Cornwall's most
exciting up-and-coming bands. But it was 'Church Street', one of the
darkest tracks in their repertoire, which really seemed like it was
written to be performed in the Cavern.
Its eerie cave-like
qualities intensified every emotion that the track evoked. From its
menacing start, with the rumble of an oncoming train, to its chilling
climax, it's an aural delight designed to send shivers down your spine.
Over the top of all this, Zoe's hauntingly beautiful voice keeps the
competing layers in check. Like a mother leading a child, she guides
the listener through the myriad of sounds and textures until the music
dies away, leaving just the sound of a train disappearing over the
horizon.
It was a short set - time is precious in such
prestigious venues. But as they brought the set to a close with 'See
Through', it was clear that Auction For The Promise Club's unique brand
of indie rock had struck a chord with the crowd.
Rating: 5/5
Mary Stokes (MA Journalism)
7:24 PM
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