Date: Wednesday 30 October
Tickets: £15
Well. From the two previous Lucy gigs we've seen, the
Borderline in May (Read the full review here)
and Brighton Pride ( watch the full
review here) it feels like we've evolved into the stratosphere.
Two singles, One album and a #7 chart position later,
Lucy has become the full package. From aflop to electric dreams, it's a
transformation of the highest order.
Noticeable in the audience, at a packed Shepherd's Bush Empire
- Lucy's biggest gig to date – was a move away from the tweenie crowd majority
during the last tour; giving the sense of credibility amongst a diverse rather
than just teen lesbian fan base.
The set is a local pub, homage to #BeerFear and Lucy's
early days gigging 5 nights a week.
However as soon as the music kicks in it's clear this is
no Friday night pub gig.
The album tracks are used to tell the story of Lucy's
journey. It's as if the songs have all been struck by lightening and are
amplified on stage. The arrangement, performance and sound is another level
from what we saw over the Summer.
The vibration and tempo echoes through the empire
creating a world class live concert experience. The live versions are an
incredible variation on the studio tracks. Such added depth from the inclusion
of the electric guitar, keyboard and full drums in the band. Standing out in
particular, the "You’re Too Young" rap, the epic "Safe" and
the closing finale "Wait for Me" that had us bouncing like the good
old days.
All in all an unexpected maturisation that still gives
humble thanks to the story-telling original songs that underlie it all. And a
reminder of why I'll be first in line to buy tickets at the next London gig.
Lucy was supported by Shannon
and Andreas Moe.
By Katie
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