Warwickshire’s songstress Lucy Rose has been 2012’s rising star in the growing indie-folk scene. After working hard backing for Bombay Bicycle Club, racking up the hits on her Youtube channel and leaving a strong mark on the summer festivals from Hop Farm to Latitude; Lucy deservedly ends her ‘Like I Used To’ tour by headlining the Electric Brixton – her largest gig to date.
After a slow build-up, she steps on stage to the rapt attention of a packed out 2000 capacity venue and seems overwhelmed by the size of this occasion. Easing through opener ‘First’, Lucy and her enthusiastic and loveable band feel no pressure and find their rhythm and form almost immediately. Breezing through familiar tunes such as ‘Red Face’ and ‘Lines’, it is remarkable how such an innocent and pure voice can leave a mass of people so silent and then 30 seconds later bring the roof down with fervent cries of ‘take what you wanted, leave what you didn’t need’. Through personal favourite ‘All I’ve Got’, we see how direct her finger picking can complement her wholesome hum – and let’s not forget the band, who add transcendent textures which create an unrehearsed depth of sound without having a detrimental effect on the intimacy. Without being caught up in the moment, her interaction seems to make the room feel substantially smaller – “I’m just looking at you all, thinking: this is insane. I love you, I promise,” she says coyly in her bewilderment. The thanks aren’t laid on too thick which just shows how down to earth she is and that it is all believable.
Introducing a small string and brass section on stage, she created something special which she admits she would have liked to have done on her album too. Running through the ditty ‘Shiver’ she seems quite vulnerable but luckily she omits this fragile persona by encompassing a confident aura. This song and follow up ‘Night Bus’ seem all too much for some in the crowd bringing along a few tears and healthy sadness. ‘Place’ and ‘Scar’ seem effortless with which her rich voice rises to its peak and really shows promise akin to the likes of other folk goddess Laura Marling (although I shouldn’t say this, with a quote from her being “The new Laura Marling? Fuck off!”). Through two songs, she showcases more flair and clever appeal – as ‘The Fire’ is performed solo and shows her serenity, the unnamed second shows more funk and danceable parts with a hint of Bombay Bicycle Club audible. This instantly links into crowd favourite ‘Middle Of The Bed’ and has every line of it mouthed by all audience members (even spotted Slow Club member Charles and Lucy’s parents). ‘Watch Over’ is one of the best moments of the night, with the brasher, louder parts echoing throughout of London and really hitting home. The smile on Lucy’s face and the chatter and reciprocated laughter between band members shows the joy in reaching a personal goal – “this is a big deal for me”. Rose then gives us as ‘in joke’ instrumental and from its groove it’s clear she doesn’t want to be tied down to her soft balladry she’s accustomed to creating. The anthemic yet twee ‘Bikes’ is met with a fond reception as the crowd respond to the plea of ‘everybody scream out loud’.
After thanking the served audience, she swiftly returns for a certain encore of ‘Don’t You Worry’ and ‘Be Alright’ – for which the latter is chosen over encore favourite ‘Gamble’. A short and sweet finale soothes everyone and also leaves them hungry for more. Lucy Rose and co. thank the crowd one last time and by the contentment in her voice it is clear how much this all means to her by shedding a few sly tears. The sky is the limit for Miss Rose, expect much, much more.
Written by - Richard Maver
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After a slow build-up, she steps on stage to the rapt attention of a packed out 2000 capacity venue and seems overwhelmed by the size of this occasion. Easing through opener ‘First’, Lucy and her enthusiastic and loveable band feel no pressure and find their rhythm and form almost immediately. Breezing through familiar tunes such as ‘Red Face’ and ‘Lines’, it is remarkable how such an innocent and pure voice can leave a mass of people so silent and then 30 seconds later bring the roof down with fervent cries of ‘take what you wanted, leave what you didn’t need’. Through personal favourite ‘All I’ve Got’, we see how direct her finger picking can complement her wholesome hum – and let’s not forget the band, who add transcendent textures which create an unrehearsed depth of sound without having a detrimental effect on the intimacy. Without being caught up in the moment, her interaction seems to make the room feel substantially smaller – “I’m just looking at you all, thinking: this is insane. I love you, I promise,” she says coyly in her bewilderment. The thanks aren’t laid on too thick which just shows how down to earth she is and that it is all believable.
Introducing a small string and brass section on stage, she created something special which she admits she would have liked to have done on her album too. Running through the ditty ‘Shiver’ she seems quite vulnerable but luckily she omits this fragile persona by encompassing a confident aura. This song and follow up ‘Night Bus’ seem all too much for some in the crowd bringing along a few tears and healthy sadness. ‘Place’ and ‘Scar’ seem effortless with which her rich voice rises to its peak and really shows promise akin to the likes of other folk goddess Laura Marling (although I shouldn’t say this, with a quote from her being “The new Laura Marling? Fuck off!”). Through two songs, she showcases more flair and clever appeal – as ‘The Fire’ is performed solo and shows her serenity, the unnamed second shows more funk and danceable parts with a hint of Bombay Bicycle Club audible. This instantly links into crowd favourite ‘Middle Of The Bed’ and has every line of it mouthed by all audience members (even spotted Slow Club member Charles and Lucy’s parents). ‘Watch Over’ is one of the best moments of the night, with the brasher, louder parts echoing throughout of London and really hitting home. The smile on Lucy’s face and the chatter and reciprocated laughter between band members shows the joy in reaching a personal goal – “this is a big deal for me”. Rose then gives us as ‘in joke’ instrumental and from its groove it’s clear she doesn’t want to be tied down to her soft balladry she’s accustomed to creating. The anthemic yet twee ‘Bikes’ is met with a fond reception as the crowd respond to the plea of ‘everybody scream out loud’.
After thanking the served audience, she swiftly returns for a certain encore of ‘Don’t You Worry’ and ‘Be Alright’ – for which the latter is chosen over encore favourite ‘Gamble’. A short and sweet finale soothes everyone and also leaves them hungry for more. Lucy Rose and co. thank the crowd one last time and by the contentment in her voice it is clear how much this all means to her by shedding a few sly tears. The sky is the limit for Miss Rose, expect much, much more.
Written by - Richard Maver
Follow / [FACEBOOK]
Free Mp3 / Lucy Rose - Middle Of The Bed (Live)
Other / [OFFICIAL SITE]
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