The legendary Pixies were mobbed by adoring fans during their epic 38-song set at Leeds O2 Academy.
Despite being treated to more songs than an average gig the Tuesday night crowd would still have taken a few extra - they were enjoying the occasion so much.
Black Francis and his influential band are soaked in indie, rock and grunge folklore with the Boston group acknowledged to have inspired a generation of artists. Nirvana, Radiohead and Smashing Pumpkins are just some of the known Pixies disciples.
The packed O2 was treated to a thunderously rousing reminder of just why as the American rockers showed us just how good they are.
Instrumentally, the Pixies were effortlessly tight with it all looking all so easy while Francis had the crowd eating out of the palm of his hand.
He said little to the audience but, at the risk of being cheesy, his lyrics being belted out at such a memorable setting said more than a few mere pleasantries.
In a set brimming with so many hits it's tricky to mention just a few highlights but Where is My Mind? and Nimrod’s Son were worth the ticket price alone.
Although, anthem of many indie nights, Here Comes Your Man, was a personal highlight. It resonated with the fans too who bounced up and down on the O2’s lower floor repeating the chorus.
As things got a bit more rocky on stage the masses chucked the last ebbs of their pints in the air - influenced in no small part by David Lovering’s awesome drumming. Undeniably, his style is very reminiscent of Joy Division’s Stephen Morris.
At the end of a wonderfully memorable night at the O2, Lovering and frontman Francis, were the main perpetrators in ensuring we left with one last treat as they dragged the band back on stage for the encore of Daniel Boone.
Hopefully, we get to see them here again in the near future.
Setlist
Gouge Away
On Graveyard Hill
Classic Masher
Head On
Rock Music
Isla de Encanta
Crackity Jones
Bone Machine
Velouria
Snakes
This Is My Fate
Catfish Kate
Cactus
Blown Away
Where Is My Mind?
Nimrod's Son
Bird of Prey
Havalina
Death Horizon
Here Comes Your Man
Ready for Love
Brick Is Red
Mr. Grieves
Silver Bullet
Vamos
In the Arms of Mrs. Mark of Cain
Caribou
Hey
Los Surfers Muertos
No. 13 Baby
Dead
I've Been Tired
Long Rider
Monkey Gone to Heaven
St. Nazaire
Wave of Mutilation
Tame
Encore
Daniel Boone
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