With the nights drawing in and summer a distant memory, this sold-out show from the critically-acclaimed Portland/New Zealanders summoned that air of the unpretentious festival band - accessible to the casual listener, though with enough substance to raise a smile from the most cynical.
Supporting, Finnish synth-pop singer-songwriter Jaakko Eino Kalevi did his best, playing to an indifferent crowd.
Though quality scene-setting mood music in the vein of a John Carpenter or less grumpy Depeche Mode, perhaps the barely-there stage presence and essentially gentle nature of Kalevi's music were not quite enough.
The headliners had no problems in this department. Their music having shifted from vaguely psychedelic indie rock (catchy hits almost hidden inside other songs) on their self-titled debut to the stonking mutant pop of this year's Multi-Love, this was obvious from the instant funkiness of Ur Life One Night.
A barrage of early fan favourites, including a rock-out version of How Can You Luv Me, preceded a slight mid-section sag, saved only by frontman Ruban Nielson's silky vocals and charisma.
Fears were allayed with the encore's almost impossibly joyous I Can't Stop Checking My Phone confirming Unknown Mortal Orchestra's status amongst the likes of MGMT or Of Montreal at their very best.
Four stars
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