The Music - Live In Blackpool
[Blackpool Empress Ballroom]

For a band who are constantly marred by lazy comparisons to the Stone Roses, it seems strange to play a show at the same venue as the Roses legendary 'Blackpool' gig. But, it's Bank Holiday weekend and where better to spend it than with 3000 people crammed into an old ballroom to witness the best live band today.

It's been a funny year for The Music, after being tipped the hottest new band, their eponymous debut album wasn't well received by the UK's media and yet their live shows are highly acclaimed. It's here the four youngsters show their full potential and where the nation's youth are aware of the true 'The Music' experience, hence their quick rise to fame.

As always, Harvey and Company kick start the night with an energetic version of 'The Dance', easily their greatest song to date. Frantic drumming, heavy bass and Rob Harvey's insanely inspiring dance moves. Follow it up with a Zeppelin inspired 'Jag Tune' and 'Truth Is No Words' and you have the perfect recipe for World domination.

Slow movers such as 'Alone' and 'Turn Out The Light' however, should be left at home; they ruin the fast paced course of tonight's party vibe and see Harvey embarrassingly trying to be an emotional frontman. Surprisingly, the 2 instrumentals prove the band's music is equally as stunning as Rob's unique vocals, 'New Instrumental' and 'Walls Get Smaller' are post rock classics which would have Mogwai blushing.

It's the singles 'Getaway' and 'The People' that get the warmest reception of the evening, which, in comparison to the earlier tracks such as the mighty 'Take The Long Road And Walk It' seem incredibly weak.

Reminiscent of last year's setlist, the general feeling is that of a Greatest Hits show as opposed to a band touring their first album. The crowd know the songs and indeed the running order, a little variety wouldn't go a miss as predictability is not something that suits the boys.

After touring constantly for the last 2 years, they are in danger of seriously burning out at such an early stage in their fruitful career. Already the old songs sound much more polished and together, which asks the question, will they lose their rawness and drive? Nevertheless, the World is theirs.