Gotthard – Underworld 2005

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This was a late one. Doors were supposed to open at eight, and didn’t. Apparently the venue were having problems this night, culminating in the regrettable cancellation of the support act’s set, Moonspell. None of this seemed to perturb Gotthard one bit.

This was one of only two shows in England on the 2005 tour, and the band were clearly excited to be there. Opening with All We Are from new album Lipservice, the band, and frontman Steve Lee in particular, were there for nothing more than a good time. The energy from the band seeped into the crowd within the space of two songs, resulting in thunderous rapture at the close of every track. Obviously wishing to showcase material from their excellent new album, the band played no less than nine tracks from it, mixed effortlessly between the classics, every one proving a killer.

The personal disappointment I felt at the non-inclusion of I’m Alive in the set was more than made up for by the passion with which the songs they did play were delivered. Anyone else who feels the live circuit is somewhat lacking in good, solid, fun rock ‘n’ roll shows needs to look up Gotthard next time they come through.

“ nothing more than a good time ”

Setlist: All We Are / Dream On / Hush / I’ve Seen An Angel Cry / Top of The World / I Wonder / Said & Done / One Life, One Soul / Let It Be / Sister Moon / The Other Side of Me / Firedance / Cupid Arrow / Mountain Mama / Mighty Quinn // Lift ‘U’ Up / Anytime Anywhere // Immigrant Song

Written by Andy Lye
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