The Mystery Jets' showcase of their new album, Curve of the Earth was a stripped back performance.
But the lack of lights, microphones and heavy amplification added to the intimacy of the occasion and underlined the intricacy of the harmonies. It was refreshing to hear Blaine Harrison switch from lead vocals to backing singer to Will Rees.
The album seemed to hark back to an earlier age when melody and catchy song writing sold records and the music was accessible and fun.
The performance kicked off with two singles from the new album - Telemere and Bubblegum - before Will Rees and Blaine Harrison combined on vocals to perform two classics from earlier albums, Young Love and Someone Purer.
The evening was part of a whirlwind promotional tour with the boys playing at record stores all over the UK fitting in up to two sessions a day between live TV and radio performances.
The kids who queued for almost an hour to get tickets were not disappointed.
If the measure of success is wanting to listen to more of the band’s music, this was a hit.
Four stars
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