release date: Oct. 29, 2021
format: 2 cd
[album rate: 4 / 5] [4,02]
producer: Matt Johnson
label: Cinéola / Ear Music - nationality: England, UK
Live album by The The celebrating the return to live performances after a 17 years hiatus. The album is recorded live at The Royal Albert Hall, London, Jun. 5, 2018. The The consists here of Matt Johnson on vocals and guitars, Barrie Cadogan on lead guitar and backing vocals, James Eller on bass and backing vocals, DC Collard on keyboards and backing vocals, and with Earl Harvin on drums.
Long story short: Johnson basically left the limelight of the music business as a result of losing his brother Eugene in 1999, and the loss of brother Andrew (aka illustrator Andy Dog) in 2016 made him decide to return as a performer.
The album is packed with great renditions of his back catalogue - it's amazing how strong these songs are performed. Now, everyone holds their breath and hope Johnson will take up his career releasing brand new material as The The.
Great comeback - highly recommended!
[ Mojo, Uncut, Record Collector 4 / 5 stars ]
