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Bat for Lashes

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Review 1 for Bat for Lashes

5 / 5

Bat for Lashes were fantastic.

HMV Picture House @

- Edinburgh @

- Tue 20 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: All of It. @

Opening act(s): Yeasayer @

Posted 26/10/2009

by ZombieLC

Location: Scotland

This gig has made me a true fan of both Bat for Lashes and the support band Yeasayer.
As soon as Yeasayer started you knew they were special. Their vocals and music just blew me away and I can honestly say I can't think anything negitive to say about their whole set, an amazing start to the gig and Bat for Lashes didn't fail to keep the buzz alive. To be honest I'd heard a few songs by Bat for Lashes and loved them but had a feeling it might be abit quiet live, man, were I wrong. Natasha Khan's voice is incredible, soft and sweet to loud and proud. Seemed she could hit any note she wanted to. Accompanied by beautiful music with a tribal feel, I was hooked. One amazing night. Cheers Yeasayer and Bats for Lashes.

HMV Picture House @

- Edinburgh @

- Tue 20 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: All of It. @

Opening act(s): Yeasayer @

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Review 2 for Bat for Lashes

5 / 5

Bat For Lashes - worth every penny

HMV Picture House @

- Edinburgh @

- Tue 20 Oct 2009 @

Opening act(s): Yeasayer, a band from Brooklyn, great discovery, great support! @

Posted 24/10/2009

by Jasna

Location: Edinburgh

Unforgettable concert. Natasha sounds life even better than on the album. The mastery of life performance, despite such a young age. Really powerfull sound, she should be given stadiums instead of closed spaces. And we didn't hear even one false note. Great, great, great, waiting for more.

HMV Picture House @

- Edinburgh @

- Tue 20 Oct 2009 @

Opening act(s): Yeasayer, a band from Brooklyn, great discovery, great support! @

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Review 3 for Bat for Lashes

4 / 5

Sequins & Soundscapes

Roundhouse @

- London @

- Mon 5 Oct 2009 @

Opening act(s): Yeasayer @

Posted 24/10/2009

by breakingwaves

Location: Hove

Bat For Lashes; Roundhouse, 05/10/09

Contrasting in their approaches to musical fictions to this evening’s headliners – themselves evocative weavers of rich visual tapestries – Yeasayer, referential and derivative, unbalanced and intrigued the gathering in the Roundhouse. “But they’re from Brooklyn, so maybe they deserve a second chance?” They are most certainly from Brooklyn, this much is most abundantly apparent. The centrepiece, faux-awkwardly hunched over his keys, is dressed in David Byrne, Ian Curtis skin. “I don’t believe you.” Then the disbelief, the impress-me stare and the cynical thoughts are punctured by the shocking falsetto of the little dynamo to the west of the writhing frontman. “Surely this man got lost on the way to the centre of the stage?” The show has truly been stolen and something stayed and rehashed is rapidly turned around and rescued.
“I expected more young girls in sequinned hotpants.” Instead, one-third in, caught between sweaty suits and fondling middle-aged couples, we wait for a generic gig venue to be transformed by the fairy-tale landscapes of Bat For Lashes. A projector scorches this name in fifties horror movie font onto the rear wall of the stage. Enter the sequinned young girls: “That looks like a horror movie title” - as if it were unintentional. Horse & I. We stomp our harpsichord hooves, braying and fighting for space and new perspectives of Natasha, in her all-in-one and golden cape, cavorting about the stage. She flashes into and out of view as the energy builds and there is something new in the room.
To see what it is more clearly we retreat to the back. For the first time she emerges, complete, resplendent, from between all the heads, scarves and shoulders, a beauty draped and fluid conjuring each of her songs – one at a time. Each intimately unified in the words and worlds this music creates, yet distinct, individual chapters in the two narratives – Fur & Gold ,Two Suns – both intricately woven around one another. From the riot of Trophy to the distilled heartache of Sad Eyes, Bat For Lashes sonically restructure the visual texture of the Roundhouse. Unlike their predecessors on this stage it is not a matter of pulling out highlights, as astounding as those highlights might have been, energy builds, and a plot unfolds. The obnoxious suits and couples fade away and you can be alone with whomever you’ve chosen to experience this with.
A thought generated in response to the sequinned young girl; the horror movie font was intentional, but so much of the visual was expected and unintentional, backlit, Roundhouse rig lit. The dimensions of the room have been transformed but they have been transformed sonically. The rich imagery of the music lends itself to a visual imagination; a visual imagination would have enriched this experience beyond the boundaries of a typical gig. There are moments that come close. In the closing chapter, The Big Sleep is achieved, replacing Scott Walker with a television screen. The lighting is subtler and darker, altogether more theatrical. That’s the key. Bat For Lashes are not a “rockband” - skinny boys, transposing one generic guitar sound from track to track; the songs have substance and resonance, they have individual character. The records are stories, theatrical, ethereal soundscapes that demand Gordon Willis not the inhouse light rig guy at the Roundhouse. Everything’s in place, the story, unquestionably the star – tonight is left wanting more thoughtful staging, a director, and this would have truly have been a phenomenal performance.

Charged we leave the amphitheatre for a final confrontation in the cloakroom. Our effects and apparel have been misplaced. Imbued with the mysticism and unreality of Bat For Lashes we showdown, retrieve our belonging and ride off into the Camden night.

Roundhouse @

- London @

- Mon 5 Oct 2009 @

Opening act(s): Yeasayer @

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Review 4 for Bat for Lashes

5 / 5

Spookily Good

O2 ABC @

- Glasgow @

- Mon 19 Oct 2009 @

Posted 23/10/2009

by Nemo90

Saw Bat for Lashes in the O2 ABC. They were immense, better live than their album. Would recommend them to anyone who likes something a bit alternative. Great gig.

O2 ABC @

- Glasgow @

- Mon 19 Oct 2009 @

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Review 5 for Bat for Lashes

5 / 5

Bat For Lashes

HMV Picture House @

- Edinburgh @

- Tue 20 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: the whole thing .... yeeeehhhhaaawwww @

Posted 22/10/2009

by rtothej

Location: Edinburgh

Great gig... Even better live than on disc! The drummer was on fire, vocals had so much to them.... perfect

The only thing i would change would be the cluless people talking through the qiuiet sections..... oh and the lady with the beads (shhh)

Good size venue, great band....

HMV Picture House @

- Edinburgh @

- Tue 20 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: the whole thing .... yeeeehhhhaaawwww @

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Review 6 for Bat for Lashes

4 / 5

HMV Picture House @

- Edinburgh @

- Tue 20 Oct 2009 @

Posted 22/10/2009

by Ultras

Location: Dundee

First time at the HMV Picture House. Nice venue and good sound system. First time at Bat for Lashes. She has a beautiful voice and the band was good too. Support band also very good. Great night.

HMV Picture House @

- Edinburgh @

- Tue 20 Oct 2009 @

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Review 7 for Bat for Lashes

5 / 5

Bat for Lashes really deliver!

HMV Picture House @

- Edinburgh @

- Tue 20 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: Horse and I @

Opening act(s): Yeasayer.. An interesting wee band. Saw them on Jools and they were brilliant, but they didn't live up to our expectations. Sound was muddy and many of the songs were ordinary @

Posted 22/10/2009

by Bassgirl

Location: Perthshire

We saw BfL play a few months back at a much smaller venue in Glasgow - and how they've come on. That was a great gig, but Natasha looked shy and uncomfortable on stage. The band have obviously really gelled and are incredibly tight - her voice is absolutely incredible and they interpreted the songs beautifully live .. Especially beautiful was the introduction to "Horse and I " with the two violinists.

HMV Picture House @

- Edinburgh @

- Tue 20 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: Horse and I @

Opening act(s): Yeasayer.. An interesting wee band. Saw them on Jools and they were brilliant, but they didn't live up to our expectations. Sound was muddy and many of the songs were ordinary @

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Review 8 for Bat for Lashes

5 / 5

Bat For Lashes - Awesome

HMV Picture House @

- Edinburgh @

- Tue 20 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: Two Planets @

Setlist: First Two Albums @

Opening act(s): Yeasayer - who were great! @

Posted 21/10/2009

by Anonymous

Location: Glasgow

Bat For Lashes were just completely awe-inspiring. last show of the uk tour, and it was wonderful.

HMV Picture House @

- Edinburgh @

- Tue 20 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: Two Planets @

Setlist: First Two Albums @

Opening act(s): Yeasayer - who were great! @

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Review 9 for Bat for Lashes

5 / 5

Totally original, totally awesome

HMV Picture House @

- Edinburgh @

- Tue 20 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: It was all good. @

Posted 21/10/2009

by TalkToTheBody

Location: Edinburgh

Top 1000 Contributor

A few months ago I had never even heard of Bat For Lashes, until I walked into a local HMV Store and heard the first few songs from their new album "Two Suns" being played over their PA. I bought that album and their previous album and when I got home ended up buying tickets for last nights show.

The support act were not to my liking but they were very good at what they did, just not my thing. Bat For Lashes however put on a blistering performance. The opening song Glass was hauntingly executed and that drummer of theirs wow she packs a punch, great to see. Vocals and keyboards were perfect and the guitar parts were excellent too, having tonal flavours of The Cure and U2. Bat For Lashes are one of those bands, like One Eskimo, who have total originality and gives me a sense of belief that British music is still very much up there with the best. All together one hell of a band, clever use of some weird instruments and perfectly arranged for a live set.

HMV Picture House @

- Edinburgh @

- Tue 20 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: It was all good. @

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Review 10 for Bat for Lashes

4 / 5

brilliant bat

HMV Picture House @

- Edinburgh @

- Tue 20 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: split between Daniel and prescilla. @

Opening act(s): yeasayer @

Posted 21/10/2009

by tartantony

Excellent performance from one of the finest female singer songwriters on the planet just now. Musically and visually stunning. Highly recommended.

HMV Picture House @

- Edinburgh @

- Tue 20 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: split between Daniel and prescilla. @

Opening act(s): yeasayer @

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Review 11 for Bat for Lashes

5 / 5

Cracking gig

HMV Picture House @

- Edinburgh @

- Tue 20 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: 2nd last song @

Posted 21/10/2009

by Onedart

Really good gig, well performed and produced fantastically. Her voice seemed to mesmerise the audience and everyone appeared more than happy to be part of the act.

HMV Picture House @

- Edinburgh @

- Tue 20 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: 2nd last song @

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Review 12 for Bat for Lashes

4 / 5

exceptional voice

HMV Picture House @

- Edinburgh @

- Tue 20 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: last song @

Setlist: good mix of both albums @

Opening act(s): did not see @

Posted 21/10/2009

by loubugs

Location: edinburgh

bat for lashes at the Picturehouse was a great gig. She makes beautiful music and her vocals were very strong. Good venue to showcase her and the production overall was a very high standard. She is magnetic to watch- throughly recommend.

HMV Picture House @

- Edinburgh @

- Tue 20 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: last song @

Setlist: good mix of both albums @

Opening act(s): did not see @

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Review 13 for Bat for Lashes

5 / 5

Perfect performance

HMV Picture House @

- Edinburgh @

- Tue 20 Oct 2009 @

Opening act(s): Yeasayer. Hadn't heard them before but enjoyed them and will seek out their album. @

Posted 21/10/2009

by AnotherOldgit

Location: Edinburgh

Top 1000 Contributor

I have always enjoyed gigs at the HMV Picture House and none more so than Bat For Lashes last night. It was the perfect setting for a perfect performance. A fitting conclusion to the British leg of their current tour. Ridiculously talented band fronted by one of the most beautiful ladies in music at the moment.

HMV Picture House @

- Edinburgh @

- Tue 20 Oct 2009 @

Opening act(s): Yeasayer. Hadn't heard them before but enjoyed them and will seek out their album. @

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Review 14 for Bat for Lashes

5 / 5

Bat for lashes - Best current female artist?

O2 ABC @

- Glasgow @

- Mon 19 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: Siren Song grace and power vocals combined in one great song @

Setlist: Only geeks do this bit! @

Posted 20/10/2009

by Jim2001

Location: Aberdeen

Natasha's vocals were crisp, powerful and controlled in one of the best gigs I've been to this year. The musicanship of her band and the superb visuals on her stage set added to a wonderful experience and for me marks her as one of the best female artists this country has produced since Kate Bush and internationally since Bjork lost it a long time ago and 'Declared Independence!'.

O2 ABC @

- Glasgow @

- Mon 19 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: Siren Song grace and power vocals combined in one great song @

Setlist: Only geeks do this bit! @

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Review 15 for Bat for Lashes

5 / 5

Outstanding!!!

O2 ABC @

- Glasgow @

- Mon 19 Oct 2009 @

Posted 20/10/2009

by Larsey

Location: Glasgow

Simplicity always works and thats what is so great about Bat for lashes. The fantastic vocals of Natasha stand out from a band that play real instruments beautifully. The whole ambience of the gig was fairytale-like and ethereal, very chilled songs with great stage lighting and an amazing live performance, hitting all the notes without huge effort. Natasha thanked the crowd for their appreciation after every song, hard to believe this humble band only have 2 albums, they sang for a good 1.5 hours, well worth the ticket price!!

O2 ABC @

- Glasgow @

- Mon 19 Oct 2009 @

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Review 16 for Bat for Lashes

4 / 5

O2 ABC @

- Glasgow @

- Mon 19 Oct 2009 @

Posted 20/10/2009

by robitoni

Singer's voice is amazing and the band was good.
However the gid lasted just over 1 hour - Too short!

O2 ABC @

- Glasgow @

- Mon 19 Oct 2009 @

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Review 17 for Bat for Lashes

5 / 5

Bat For Lashes O2 ABC Glasgow 19 Oct 2009

O2 ABC @

- Glasgow @

- Mon 19 Oct 2009 @

Posted 20/10/2009

by massimostefani

Great show. Natasha Khan sang with great beauty and passion - sounded pitch perfect. Her band were also fantastic with varied range of unusual instruments - loved the drums used.

O2 ABC @

- Glasgow @

- Mon 19 Oct 2009 @

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Review 18 for Bat for Lashes

5 / 5

Bat wows audience

Rock City @

- Nottingham @

- Mon 12 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: Dancing to Danial @

Opening act(s): didn't see, arrived late @

Posted 19/10/2009

by Castheyounger

Fantastic performance by Natasha and her band. They are all very proffessional and versatile and look liked they really enjoy performing. The crowd loved it, and so did I. Great song list, and brilliant singing by Natasha.

Rock City @

- Nottingham @

- Mon 12 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: Dancing to Danial @

Opening act(s): didn't see, arrived late @

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Review 19 for Bat for Lashes

5 / 5

Bat for Lashes - Brilliant!!

Sheffield University @

- Sheffield @

- Sat 17 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: When Natasha walked onto the stage. @

Opening act(s): Yeasayer - were superb. Bought the latest CD after hearing their great Rocking driving rythyms and great melodies. @

Posted 18/10/2009

by lunarsea

Location: North Lincolnshire

Natasha and her backing group were simply stunning. Such a beautiful lady with a real talent for writing superb songs. Great on stage, and mesmerised by the performance. Had looked forward to seeing BFL live on stage for a long time. the wait was worth it, what a night. Thanks Natasha!!

Sheffield University @

- Sheffield @

- Sat 17 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: When Natasha walked onto the stage. @

Opening act(s): Yeasayer - were superb. Bought the latest CD after hearing their great Rocking driving rythyms and great melodies. @

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Review 20 for Bat for Lashes

5 / 5

Bat for Lashes... mesmorizing!!

Leeds O2 Academy @

- Leeds @

- 13/10/2009 @

Favourite moment: All of it! Especially enjoyed Daniel. @

Setlist: can't remember, too in awe! @

Opening act(s): Yeasayer... FAB! @

Posted 16/10/2009

by reebsie

Location: Leeds

Have loved these guys for just over a year and was very excited to hear they were playing Leeds. I was blown away by both the vocals and the band. A VERY atmospheric performanace with a subtle hint of drama. Perfect!
yeasayer were also fab and can't wait for their album...

Leeds O2 Academy @

- Leeds @

- 13/10/2009 @

Favourite moment: All of it! Especially enjoyed Daniel. @

Setlist: can't remember, too in awe! @

Opening act(s): Yeasayer... FAB! @

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