Nevertheless, there was a sizeable crowd awaiting the band. Following on from their explosive Night and Day set last time, Underoath tore the stage apart, injecting frightening levels of energy into their performance. Unlike your standard hardcore band, Underoath put just enough melody into the mix, and this adds to their dynamic stage presence, putting them streets ahead of the almost decrepit routines of some hardcore acts. Focusing mainly on the excellent They’re Only Chasing Safety, but adding a few classics in, including the obligatory When The Sun Sleeps, to the fans’ evident joy. It is A Boy Brushed Red… Living In Black and White that really served as the band’s finest moment. A huge cheer erupted at the opening chords, and every person in attendance sang the opening lines, before the place exploded into a sea of bodies flying everywhere. People clamoured over each other, trying to get the best position to sing directly back at vocalist Spencer Chamberlain. A near perfect performance from the band, and one that the fans will look back on with fondness, as the future probably holds larger venues and with it, less of the intimacy that makes Underoath shows so good. |
