The Strokes return after 4 years of solo projects, new bands and babies
The Strokes, quite literally exploded at Dingwalls in Camden last night, in what was their first live show in 4 years.
450 sweaty fans, industry bosses, celebrities and a very lucky me, crammed themselves inside the tiny venue to catch a glimpse of a band that usually sells out world wide arena tours. It’s hardly surprising that the few tickets available sold out in seconds.
The band, despite not having any new songs in their set, completely owned the stage and sent the fans crazy, proving that despite their absence, they're still one of the most influential bands of the last 10 years.
Security was tight around the venue. Overexcited fans tried to push their way in on hearing the music from inside and as people without tickets tried to shove their way through the barriers, big muscley security guards had to force large groups back to let latecomers in.
Playing hit after hit after hit was the aim of the band last night, a not-so-subtle reminder that they're still around, and to break the news that fans can expect new material from the band next spring.
Stand out songs were Juicebox, Last Night and Reptillia - which caused the biggest stir of the evening by far. After a short break, the band came on for their encore and performed a further 5 or 6 songs, before saying their thank you’s and disappearing off the stage.
By this point the venue was boiling, filled to capacity, sweat was literally pouring from the ceiling onto the screaming fans below. Not that they cared. As they filtered out there was talk from a lot of people saying that was probably the best gig of their life, and I wouldn’t want to disagree with them.
Now completely ready for their set at the Isle of Wight festival this weekend, the band will no doubt continue to thrill and amaze us, and I for one cannot wait to here what's next on offer from them.
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