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Review 1 for Alt-J

5 / 5

Lived upto the hype, amazing @ Bristol

O2 Academy Bristol @

- Bristol @

- Wed 15 May 2013 @

Posted 17/05/2013

by MarshyPants

Location:Redland, Bristol

Was not sure how the album would sound live. However, the boys provided
a truly unique sound which showed itself to be fantastic in a live venue. Taro, fitzpleasure and Matilda were highlights for me. Can't wait for the next live event ....

O2 Academy Bristol @

- Bristol @

- Wed 15 May 2013 @

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Review 2 for Alt-J

4 / 5

Brilliant if a bit Bored

O2 Academy Bristol @

- Bristol @

- Wed 15 May 2013 @

Favourite moment: Loved the Kylie cover...was not expecting that. @

Setlist: Something Good, Buffalo, Taro @

Opening act(s): Weird @

Posted 17/05/2013

by Maccalaccadingdong

As expected, the songs were beautiful and the audience were suitably moved. The band seemed a bit bored and disinterested though and didn't really try and engage the crowd. Don't think they were on for more that three quarters of an hour. Came away happy though as they played all the greats.

However, £4 for a pint of massed produced, chemical ridden cider??? Give me a break...we are Bristolians, we know our cider...at least give us something half decent to drink for that price!!!

O2 Academy Bristol @

- Bristol @

- Wed 15 May 2013 @

Favourite moment: Loved the Kylie cover...was not expecting that. @

Setlist: Something Good, Buffalo, Taro @

Opening act(s): Weird @

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Review 3 for Alt-J

5 / 5

A-MAZING

Rock City @

- Nottingham @

- Mon 13 May 2013 @

Favourite moment: Breezeblocks and Matilda @

Setlist: All their songs so far including a new song and two covers @

Opening act(s): Not bad @

Posted 15/05/2013

by MaLil

There's nothing I wouldn't recommend about this gig!! The venue was brilliant and the raised parts at the back of the room meant that I had a perfect view of the whole stage even though I was 3/4 of the way back from the stage. It wasn't a small venue but it felt intimate and was very good. Opening acts were fine, the second ones were not bad. But Alt-J though!! They couldn't have been better - sounded exactly like their album which was awesome and not at all fake or staged. Good interaction with the crowd, and of course the songs were brilliant!!

Rock City @

- Nottingham @

- Mon 13 May 2013 @

Favourite moment: Breezeblocks and Matilda @

Setlist: All their songs so far including a new song and two covers @

Opening act(s): Not bad @

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Review 4 for Alt-J

5 / 5

O2 Academy Newcastle @

- Newcastle @

- 08/05/2013 @

Favourite moment: Matilda and Breezeblocks @

Opening act(s): Hundred Waters and Princess Chelsea @

Posted 12/05/2013

by eity8

Such a talented band... Joe Newman's alluring vocals do not lack in quality when live. Atmosphere was great and their more popular songs (Tesselate, Fitzpleasure, Matilda, Breezeblocks..) went down brilliantly.
Stage was a bit overcrowded to start with (when opening act 1 began to play) but by the time Alt-J were up, everything seemed fine. Opening acts were good (especially liked Hundred Waters) but there was a lot of unnecessary noise from opening act 2. Minus a few technical hitches in sound, the opening acts were both overall, quite alright.
Needless to say, my friend and I thoroughly enjoyed the evening, would definitely recommend to others. MUST SEE <3

O2 Academy Newcastle @

- Newcastle @

- 08/05/2013 @

Favourite moment: Matilda and Breezeblocks @

Opening act(s): Hundred Waters and Princess Chelsea @

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Review 5 for Alt-J

4 / 5

ethereal northern lights

O2 Academy Newcastle @

- Newcastle Upon Tyne @

- Wed 8 May 2013 @

Favourite moment: 'Tessellate' @

Opening act(s): very poor @

Posted 10/05/2013

by squirewalsh

A dubious night commenced with an aromatically unimpressive (can’t remember their name) support band on an over crowded stage. The sound in the theatre echoed and vibrated around due an excess volume twist from the soundboard guys. When they finally finish I return to theatre to be greeted by a second support band! Not any redemption to the first but since the Chelsea Princess came all the way from New Zealand, I sat and clapped my palm. Then came a huge cleaning of the stage as if the roadies knew that the night required a cleaning-out. Four gents appear to an eruption in the academy and evenly placed across the open spacious stage a symphony of fresh new sounds wash clear the stains of clunky and uncompleted amateur music. From the dark and heavy mind that entered the O2 academy last Wes eve, emerged a bright and cheerful soul inspired by the inspirational joy of two gifted guitarists, fluid pianist, an excellent drummer and lead vocals that aren’t afraid to be different! A Band on top form and hopefully only beginning to blossoming to their full potential, 4/5.

O2 Academy Newcastle @

- Newcastle Upon Tyne @

- Wed 8 May 2013 @

Favourite moment: 'Tessellate' @

Opening act(s): very poor @

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Review 6 for Alt-J

5 / 5

O2 Academy Newcastle @

- Newcastle Upon Tyne @

- Wed 8 May 2013 @

Posted 10/05/2013

by Anonymous

Location:durham

Awesome gig, talented band. One of the few acts I'm not disappointed by once I've seen them live. Would definitely go again.

O2 Academy Newcastle @

- Newcastle Upon Tyne @

- Wed 8 May 2013 @

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Review 7 for Alt-J

4 / 5

Fab Live

O2 ABC @

- Glasgow @

- Mon 6 May 2013 @

Opening act(s): Terrible @

Posted 08/05/2013

by MrsTrump

Location:O2 ABC Glasgow

Alt J were great live, the venue (O2 ABC) was great too - but the support was awful..

O2 ABC @

- Glasgow @

- Mon 6 May 2013 @

Opening act(s): Terrible @

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Review 8 for Alt-J

5 / 5

Alt J - An awesome gig

O2 Academy Birmingham @

- Birmingham @

- Sun 5 May 2013 @

Favourite moment: Too hard to choose but Fitzpleasure was fantastically loud and even more gritty than on the album @

Setlist: Intro, Tessellate, Matilda, Something Good, Taro, Real Heroes, Slow, Dissolve, Fitzpleasure, Breezeblocks.... @

Opening act(s): Hundred Waters and Princess Chelsea @

Posted 07/05/2013

by Moomilly

Location:Leicester

This gig was great. I was so impressed with how tight the band were together, the quality of the sound was brilliant and you could hear every little nuance ( even more than on the album) Joe's vocals were so laid back yet powerful and the harmonies with Gus were spot on. Gywl's bass and Thom's drumming.... I could go on and on. The guys seemed genuinely taken aback that the crowd were singing along to their songs and touched by how much we were all loving it. They came across as really a humble bunch of guys who just happened to be amazing musicians. For me, 'An awesome Wave' is one of my favorite records of last year and I love it even more now that I have seen them play live. Simply brilliant. Go if you get the chance!

O2 Academy Birmingham @

- Birmingham @

- Sun 5 May 2013 @

Favourite moment: Too hard to choose but Fitzpleasure was fantastically loud and even more gritty than on the album @

Setlist: Intro, Tessellate, Matilda, Something Good, Taro, Real Heroes, Slow, Dissolve, Fitzpleasure, Breezeblocks.... @

Opening act(s): Hundred Waters and Princess Chelsea @

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Review 9 for Alt-J

4 / 5

Alt-J are here to stay

O2 Academy Birmingham @

- Birmingham @

- Sun 5 May 2013 @

Favourite moment: Thom Green's drumming was brilliant throughout, but particularly during Breezeblocks which brought the song to life and got the crowd moving. @

Setlist: Intro, Interlude (Ripe & Ruin), Tessellate, Something Good, Buffalo, Dissolve Me, Fitzpleasure, Slow Dre (Kylie Minogue cover), Matilda, Interlude (Guitar), Bloodflood, Ms, Breezeblocks. Encore: Hand-Made, A Real Hero (College cover), Taro @

Opening act(s): Princess Chelsea, Hundred Waters @

Posted 07/05/2013

by mister1992

Location:Croydon, London

Alt-J put on a great spectacle at the O2 Academy on this the first UK date of their latest tour. Presenting song after song from their debut album 'An Awesome Wave' with a quiet confidence and sounding on par with the studio versions, they gave off the impression of a band who have been touring big venues for years. While frontman Joe Newman gave a faultless vocal performance, he appeared reluctant to interact with the crowd between songs, leaving that duty to Gus on keyboard. There were few surprises to be found here, though two cover versions found even a Kylie Minogue song being given the Alt-J treatment.

All in all a great experience, and a promising start for the genre-bending rockers.

O2 Academy Birmingham @

- Birmingham @

- Sun 5 May 2013 @

Favourite moment: Thom Green's drumming was brilliant throughout, but particularly during Breezeblocks which brought the song to life and got the crowd moving. @

Opening act(s): Princess Chelsea, Hundred Waters @

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Review 10 for Alt-J

5 / 5

Alt j- banging

O2 Shepherds Bush Empire @

- London @

- Fri 18 Jan 2013 @

Favourite moment: Alt j played their last song - taro @

Posted 24/01/2013

by Chippy89

Banging night at shepherds bush empire for alt j, they were amazing. Venue is very good

O2 Shepherds Bush Empire @

- London @

- Fri 18 Jan 2013 @

Favourite moment: Alt j played their last song - taro @

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Review 11 for Alt-J

5 / 5

Alt-J at the Waterfront

Waterfront @

- Norwich @

- Tue 30 Oct 2012 @

Favourite moment: She may contain the urge to run away @

Posted 17/11/2012

by OccasionalOpinions

Location:Ipswich

The band were amazing. This venue is great and only a day later the band were rewarded and recognised for the talent they have and the unique style of music they perform, by receiving the coveted Mercury Music Prize.

Fitting. And I feel privileged to have seen their final show prior to this!

Waterfront @

- Norwich @

- Tue 30 Oct 2012 @

Favourite moment: She may contain the urge to run away @

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Review 12 for Alt-J

5 / 5

The 'Awesome Wave' of Alt-J!

Waterfront @

- Norwich @

- Tue 30 Oct 2012 @

Favourite moment: Standing at the back and seeing the crowd in front of me forming Alt-J triangles with their hands! @

Posted 01/11/2012

by FlowerFrary

Location:Norwich

W-O-W! I loved Alt-J as soon as I heard Tessellate on the radio back in July and I bought their album, An Awesome Wave, straight away - they have an amazing, hypnotic sound which transcends beautifully live and I feel privileged to have seen them in such a small venue during this up and coming period for them, because this time next year, this band will be HUGE!!

Waterfront @

- Norwich @

- Tue 30 Oct 2012 @

Favourite moment: Standing at the back and seeing the crowd in front of me forming Alt-J triangles with their hands! @

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Review 13 for Alt-J

4 / 5

Excellent

Waterfront @

- Norwich @

- Tue 30 Oct 2012 @

Posted 01/11/2012

by Vars

Great support act: Steeling Sheep

Alt J: Lovely guys, lovely music. very talented. Venue a bit small.
Massive queue for the bar! however didn't spoil the night.

Waterfront @

- Norwich @

- Tue 30 Oct 2012 @

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Review 14 for Alt-J

4 / 5

Could have done with a bit of ALTeration

Oran Mor @

- Glasgow @

- Mon 29 Oct 2012 @

Favourite moment: Kylie Minogue remix @

Setlist: Whole album, I think they played it track for track + one bonus rmix @

Opening act(s): can't remember their name, but a girl trio who were actually pretty good - sounded a bit like First Aid Kit @

Posted 31/10/2012

by Anonymous

Location:Glasgow

Oran Mor is a great intimate venue, and It was really good seeing these guys before they get more famous and play bigger venues.

They sounded great live but there wasn't the WOW factor of surprise tracks and guessing what they'd play next as they played the whole album track for track. They did bring out one bonus track - a Kylie Minogue remix - which was the highlight of the gig.

They were down signing autographs afterwards but unfortunately the very strict door stewards wouldn't even let us finish our beer let along hang around for an autograph!

Oran Mor @

- Glasgow @

- Mon 29 Oct 2012 @

Favourite moment: Kylie Minogue remix @

Setlist: Whole album, I think they played it track for track + one bonus rmix @

Opening act(s): can't remember their name, but a girl trio who were actually pretty good - sounded a bit like First Aid Kit @

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Review 15 for Alt-J

4 / 5

Few words

The Harley @

- Sheffield @

- Sat 26 May 2012 @

Opening act(s): Cave Paintings? Also good. @

Posted 14/06/2012

by JosephP

Very Good. Bass in Fitzpleasure suffered somewhat as a result of low quality sound system but everything else sounded brilliant. Always wondered what Popeye would sound like singing folk music.

The Harley @

- Sheffield @

- Sat 26 May 2012 @

Opening act(s): Cave Paintings? Also good. @

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