Openers Six Ray Sun had to contend with a handful of people wishing they were in the real sun, yet hammered out their usual mix of electro punk rock unabashed. Sorry boys, I’d go back to Japan, because frankly you’re not remarkable here anymore. Newcomers The Delays took to the stage with a startling confidence. It was probably due to their ‘Rough Trade’ upbringing, and the melodic rock was undoubtedly harmless, but their alarming tendency to sound like Del Amitri may well prove to be their downfall. The Zodiac were dubbing Clearlake as “Brighton’s Eccentrics” yet the curse of failing sound system struck again, and the set began slowly. But struggling through screeching was moody, sexy rock, which deserved to be heard clearly. They were at their best at heaviest, and most seedy singer Jason cooed how he wanted to hurt and harm, and somehow made this strangely appealing. The highlight was most recent single ‘Almost the Same’, ironically sounding very similar every other song played. “I vow at this moment that will never be any good”, was announcement of the which got the biggest cheer well at least they are not making false promises.
ARCHIVE: 3rd Week TT 2003
Clearlake District
