The Fratellis at the Forum

This was a postponed gig. We were supposed to see them last year, but Jon Fratelli had to postpone on medical advice. So back we were on 1 February to see this gig marking the 10th (well now maybe closer to 11th) anniversary of Costello Music.

Interestingly, unlike other anniversary shows I had seen, they opened with five newer numbers (of a slightly country & western fell) at which point one felt almost brought on false pretences, but then launched into everything on Costello Music, although not in order of the album.

That made it a very enjoyable gig. I have to say I don't like the C&W vibe, and haven't really listened to much since Costello Music. But that album has such a wonderful strong set of tunes that you need nothing else.