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The Moths
London. Dublin Castle
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written by James G
Nov 29, 2006.
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The Moths. I knew they’d be good from the name. Creatures attracted by light. Things you only notice at night. Drawn toward the brightness – brightness only seen when set against dark.
So what’s the set-up? Well, if we’re talking contemporary acts, think of how The Killers should sound. Three likely lads on stage. One dealing with electronic keyboard jiggery-pokery. One armed with a guitar and backing vocals. And one – with the already-a-star moniker of James Fox – doing the lead singer thing like he’s born to it. All slightly camp stagecraft, owning this stage like it’s Wembley Arena, rather than the Dublin Castle on a damp Tuesday.
Off they go, and I’ve already earmarked song number two, ‘World Of Our Own’, as the hit. Imagine Blondie led by a male. The next number, ‘Wild Birds’ could be the follow-up, sounding like an unrecorded Depeche Mode or Teardrop Explodes gem. Next up is a song that reprises with the words, ‘…in my head’, and the Harmony In My Head reveals who Fox has been reminding me of all night. This guy is Pete Shelley for the generation not even born when the Buzzcocks first troubled the judge. And then they unleash ‘Valentine’, and I’m scrabbling around in my mobile, looking for my bookie’s number, as I want to place a hefty wager on this song being a huge hit within the next 5 years. “Oh Valentine, I think you might have saved my life” sings Fox, and looking around I see faces of girls positively glowing. Being drawn in. Like a moth to a flame, even.
I find out afterwards that this was only their second gig. What does this mean? This means that The Moths will get better, and they’re already very, very good. Frightening.
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