Yeah Yeah Yeahs deliver an eye catching performance

New York three piece, Yeah Yeah Yeahs's, in my opinion, have always been a very forward thinking band ever since the release of their debut, 'Fever to the Tell' in 2003.

Since then, the band have released two albums, 'Show Your Bones' in 2006, and 'It's Blitz' earlier this year, and in my opinion, each album has shown a step forward and maturity in the new band, and no more so than with the latest, which saw the band take a slightly different direction, using more synthesizers in their music.

Fronted by the charismatic, and simply excellent talent of Karen O, the band have always transformed their cutting edge into their live show, which has resulted in great critical acclaim, both for their records and their live performances.

Their set on the Other Stage at Glastonbury was no different, with the band putting on an excellent performance.

With a back-drop that included a giant eye, a similar one would later be released, the band looked sublime on-stage, especially Karen O, who came onstage in a flamboyant, multi-coloured outfit, looking very much the part.

Playing a set featuring many of the songs from their latest album, only the singles from previous albums were included in the set, such as 'Gold Lion' and 'Maps'. The crowd pleasing set was greatly received by a sizeable and expecting audience.

Opening up with new album track 'Runaway', the band dished out their brand of danceable rock, and single from the new album, and the song of the set in my opinion, 'Zero', saw the audience launch into a frenzy of dancing all the way to the back of the Other Stage area.

Other highlights in the set included 'Dull Life' and the 80s sounding, synth heavy, 'Soft Shock', as well as set closer, and 2003 single, 'Date with the Night'.

The band played a fantastic set, and delivered a fantastic performance, and this resulted in great appreciation from the audience.

This was the first time I'd been able to see the band live despite being a fan for many years, and even though I had very high expectations, I was not left disappointed, as some acts do leave me when I've had high expectations of them before seeing them.

The band are touring for much of the coming year with a UK tour and several festival appearances lined-up, so if you get the chance to see them yourself, I advise you to take it. This may sound like a cliche, but the band offer something more than just a concert, it's an experience. Very much in the same way that the Flaming Lips deliver their shows.

Definitely a personal Glastonbury highlight, and many others too I'm sure.

Set list:

Runaway
Dull Life
Honey Bear
Art Star
Gold Lion
Zero
Turn Into
Skeletons
Soft Shock
Cheated Hearts
Maps
Heads Will Roll
Date With The Night

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