 Getting
to the Birmingham Academy tonight, freezing my
arse off at about 630, I was supposed to be interviewing
my passion, that didn't happen, because they got
held up at a signing, so trying to get in contact
with the people involved meant I missed young
guns, then i had a interview with one of the guys
from All Time Low, which then meant I missed out
on My Passion, so off to a bad start!
The Blackout, a band I saw last year, and was
impressed by there energy through there set, and
again not much has changed, still giving it there
all, bounding across the stage with unlimited
energy, perhaps its all the free Relentless the
bands get at each venue! Sounding better tonight
as it wasn't overly loud like it was last year,
so everything was a tad clearer, hearing the riffs,solos
drums and even the bass, making for a much more
pleasant musical experience! They Opened with
Children of the Night,which was followed by Shutthefuckuppercut,
which had the same effect last time I saw them,
sending the crowd absolutely bonkers, plus it
didn't help with Sean Smiths invite to throw stuff
at the stage, luckily for him and me, the crowd
are a lousy shot! Less Talking in between songs
also this time, so the set seemed to pick up speed,
with the likes of High Tide, The Fire, Beijing,
Said and Done, being played tonight, lots of high
energy songs for the crowd to rock out to, and
again with the whole crowd kneeling thing, I'm
surprised that some managed it as there wasn't
a lot of space due to having a good crowd tonight,
then you get the usual waffle of bands saying
this is the best crowd so far etc, I'm surprised
it still happens! The Blackout finish there set
with, Top of the world, SOS and Riot, leaving
the crowd wanting more, and nicely warmed up for
All Time Low!
 All Time Low, a band I've heard of many times,
but one I haven't seen live or listened to at
all really because frankly, Im lazy! So tonight
was an experience! Only Playing 11 songs tonight,
it feels like a short set too, but I think that's
good me for me, as I hate sets that drag but I
think the fans are getting there monies worth
at least, seeing 4 decent bands, well 2 that i
saw anyway including All Time Low. They Open with
Lost in Stereo, an up beat number to get the crowd
going, I saw some really solid Drumming, decent
guitar riffs, and some really good vocal work,
which carried on throughout the set, which included,
Break ur Lil Heart, Six feet under the Stairs
which is a good song with a great title, Jasey
Rae, Remembering Sunday an awesome acoustic track,
a proper lighter in the air moment or mobile phone
in this day an age but probally lost on this young
crowd, the excellent Weightless was played just
before the encore! The encore featured 2 more
high energy songs Damned if I do ya and Dear Maria
to finish off the night in freezing Birmingham,
leaving most of the crowd happy and well spent!
I enjoyed the set as much as I thought I would,
but am I going to buy there albums? Probably not
but if I hear them on the radio or one of the
videos comes on, then ill probably stay tuned,
who knows.
I finally got in contact with My Passion with
a last ditch text message that finally paid off,
and after finally locating the most talkable member
of My Passion, Laurence, the interview finally
got underway in a freezing cold corridor, while
the gear was packed away around us. At some point
I may even get a chance to defrost!
The Blackout – 4/5
All Time Low – 4/5
Review By Robert Lawrence
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