Well-constructed with adorable beginnings
Orchid Thieves: Prince Albert, Brighton: Sep ‘09
Orchid Thieves brought every ingredient to the Prince Albert that makes watching a live band such a treat; gorgeous vocals, fantastic stage energy, multi-layered percussions and guitar chords as raw and ripped as your old Levi’s. From the very first note a thick beautiful noise belted out of the speakers and filled half of the street.
Jones’ vocals were so dirty you’ll be washing them off for a week
The songs are well-constructed with adorable beginnings which reel the audience in while lead vocalist Rhiannon Jones holds her expression of stern-intent, thumps her foot into the stage floor and starts that hypnotising hip-swinging thing she does. Orchid Thieves are sexy and you know it. They work themselves into a whirlwind of dynamic lively rhythms and absorbing complex melodies which are well balanced with a rich and dense backing.
The lyrics have been put together like a finely tuned engine. They are an ode to life and all its fickle highs and lows. Jones’ vocals were so dirty you’ll be washing them off for a week. Her voice varies from a sultry-huskiness which will leave you sobbing on your best friend’s shoulder to full-blown belting which will rock your trousers, shoes and socks off. This band reeks of passion and they charmed the pants off the audience. Their sound is so potent it had the rats in the basement stomping their feet. Orchid Thieves went in, played every last song with heat and zest, leaving in their tracks a large group of people with smiles on their faces, humming the chorus to “After Tomorrow” as if it were an anthem.
Orchid Thieves have stormed their way on to the music scene with a series of successful gigs across the South East. They already produce a sound which is a strong rival to some of the newer bands at the Reading and Leeds Festivals; they certainly would not be out of place here and their music would transition well from the intimate venues they have been playing. They are doing everything right to set themselves up for an exciting and bulletproof future. If you have not heard their music before then you are missing out on some serious oral gratification. They are currently in the studio working on their debut album and if the track listing is anything like their current records then it’s going to be one to keep at the top of your CD collection.
By Paul Theoret
What's on your mind?
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September 7th 2009 | 1
Angie Parry says:
VERY amusing, Paul! But very perceptive, and – the band’s fans hope – predictive. This band is MJM – Major Festival Material. Today, the Albert, tomorrow – the world!
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Rhi Jones says:
WOW WOW WOW on behalf of the band – one big massive ‘Thank you’ for your stunner of a review! And of course to the Prince Albert for a great night…
These gigs simply don’t kick off without the unfailing the support of our friends/fans: Friday’s gig was RAM JAMMED and atmosphere was divine! (Half of me soooo wanted to be in the audience getting lashed.) Can’t wait to play again with the Hi-sides at the PAV TAV on Friday 9th OCT. Hopefully see you there!
Love the Jones xx (the one whose vocals are so dirty you’ll be washing them off for a week)
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Sue says:
Paul,
Do you mean “oral” or “aural’?just a thought. -
Lilly Hawkins says:
Wow! Sounds like we missed a treat! Will have to fly back from Vietnam for the Pav Tav gig! Well done guys, so proud of you. ps PAV TAV now , Glasters later! rock on.
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Rue says:
thats deep, what a lovely review Paul xoxo
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keri james says:
I first heard Rhi’s hypnotic voice about 7 years ago now – I was in love with her then and all the way in Egypt, I’m still following her sound!
Not only aesthetically pleasing, but nakedly raw vocals, have me loving the whole style!
Your review was also awesome to read – not because it’s Orchid Thieves, but becaus eit invokes passion and aural imagination!
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Trish says:
Woo hoo! Credit where credit’s due.. keep it coming.
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Australian Dtx says:
This band reeks of passion and they charmed the pants off the audience. Their sound is so potent it had the rats in the basement stomping their feet.
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