Thanks to Derek for the setlist!
Dundee Review from re-sound.co.uk Photos from Calum Mackintosh @ayecandyphotography
One of the night’s highlights for me is Here It Comes, from the band’s 2000 debut, and a tribute to Northern Soul. Sung with a whole lot of swagger by Andy, he takes centre stage with his harmonica as Jake takes over the drums. The song is more full-bodied live, Andy strutting around in his element as the track’s bleakness gives way to momentary swells of joy, the number seeped in a melancholic cool as a euphoric nonchalance sways against Martin’s soothing swirls, a distant Madchester heartbeat lingering through every breath. Another delight from their debut is set closer The Cedar Room, ripples of hope uplifting against a mournful tension, its icy chimes slicing through the haze.
A warm sense of appreciation can be felt from the audience throughout the set tonight, with the big hits causing a buzz, from Caught By The River, Pounding, Kingdom Of Rust and Black & White Town to addictive epic There Goes The Fear, which is unsurprisingly saved for the encore. With timeless tunes stirring memories of days long forgotten, I feel like I’ve just rediscovered Doves again, and that’s a great find.
