Newcastle 02 Academy
16 December 09

I interviewed the Raveonettes back in 2002 just as they released their Whip it on EP. The mini album was famous for being played in the key of B-flat minor. Now four albums on and they still sell out the venue. The Danish duo have expanded into a quartet when performing live and they are still an engaging proposition. They have lost none of their edge as they revel in the strobes and feedback. Their shoegazy pop is still relevant and they play tracks from their back catalogue including Love In A Trashcan and even tracks from their early EPS. Sadly they didn't play That Great Love Sound even though the crowd kept shouting for it. The night ended with a two song encore closing with a personal favourite, Attack Of The Ghostriders. It was a great gig and I was surprised at how the band have retained their noise pop roots and build on these foundations. Go out and fall back in love with the Raveonettes, they are still a vital band in 2009.

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