Dawn of the Replicants almost could have been big in 1997 when I was last aware of them. I think the NME may have voted them best new band that year or similar. Since those heady student days (why are student days always "heady"? What does "heady" mean? (after checking dictionary) Ok I understand now) I have not heard much of the band, but clearly they have managed to avoid splitting up as they were playing in York this evening. At Fibbers, quite predictably. Incidentally - did anyone see Babyshambles there last night? Were they any good?
The singer thanked the support bands and mentioned that they would probably go onto great things - previous supports for DotR have included "Clinic, Snow Patrol, Radiohead and... Pulp!". Radio-who? Music was a bit messy for my tastes, but watchable enough. My feet were hurting somewhat though. Must be age.
Though they seem to be getting on a bit now too, arguably 7 years after they should have called it a day! By their own admission they look like a bunch of darts players.
Here's the AR(SE) table once more. Dawn of the Replicants score 2 x 1 actuary = 2.0 AR(SE) points.
3.5: Easyworld / Snow Patrol 1 / Graham Coxon / Keane
2.5: Four Day Hombre 1 / Snow Patrol 2
2.0: Delays / Athlete / Dawn of the Replicants
1.5: The Ordinary Boys
1.0: The Open / Jonathan Richman / Four Day Hombre 2
Next gig, Puressence in the middle of August.
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