The Dead Weather 26th October 2009 – Carling Academy Birmingham

Another great gig – this time back at the Carling Academy. Strange band The Dead Weather. First album is awesome and I had high hopes, but the second was a bit “meh.” Still, as a gig this was really engaging – the vibe felt quite off-the-cuff and spontaneous. Alison Mosshart has got a great presence and together with the other excellent musicians on show, the sum was even greater than the individual parts.


Standouts include “I Cut Like a Buffalo,” “So Far From Your Weapon” and “Treat Me Like Your Mother.” Seemed to capture the Zeitgeist, which is a rarity for me.

9 out of 10

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