Words like "energy", "intensity" and "rousing" are often used in connection with this indie rock trio from Brooklyn.

After seeing them live it’s easy to see why.

If it’s an immersive gig you’re looking for, Billy McCarthy, Eric Sanderson and Rob Allen deliver.

Unashamed stadium rock anthems complete with headbanging/defiant fist in the air filled the set, with the anthemic Churches even better live than cranked up to full volume at home.

The raw, honest vocals of lead singer McCarthy, interestingly placed at the left of stage rather than in the traditional centre position, combined with a hooded (almost Bez-like) trumpeter the band brought from New York, produced a joyful sound.

While the first album, Rise Ye Sunken Ships was born of tragedy, the death of McCarthy’s brother and mother informing its emotionally raw sound, the second self-titled album is a more joyful affair that communicates a real sense of hope, and this came across strongly live.

Augustines are known for their interaction with their audience and it worked in their favour.

The adulation dished out by a crowd singing along enthusiastically whenever they got the chance ensured a raucously good evening.

After leaving the stage first time round, Billy and instrumentalist Eric returned with only a steel guitar for a totally acoustic song.

A triumphant set.