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The Open

Leeds Festival 2004 review

Thursday 2nd September 2004


There’s something about indie bands that attracts bassists that remind me of Bungle from Rainbow. The Open join the likes of The Killers by having a bassist that, with his new facial hair, helps them to look right at home within this genre.

Six months ago The Open played a low-key tour at 300 capacity venues, three months ago they supported The Vines and a month ago they hit Scotland with their first T in the Park appearance. There’s no doubt that The Open are growing and that the release of their recent debut album has helped to propel them to stardom – and quite rightly so.

There is one issue that needs resolving - they still need to look more comfortable on stage – but everything else is spot on. The band fit together like they were bound in a Chinese finger trap and produce a rich, deep, searing sound that leaves you craving more.

There are some bands that are going places and others that aren’t. The Open aren’t just going places – but they’re going to stay there too.

review by Guy Powell


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