Friday. 2 days of sickening intoxication and roughing it in a shabby pop up tent have already taken place. The atmosphere in the Festival Republic Stage has been set with a quick 30 minute set from The Fat White Family with their combination of sleazy blues, and a stage presence that hails both from punk rock as well as grunge. As their set closes a flock of fuzzy headed teens with skinny jeans and pre-rolled joints shuffle towards the dimly lighted stage.
Playing their indie anthems such as 'Mallrats' 'Who Needs You' and 'Southern Comfort', they brought a mixture of fury and melody to the stage. Singer Mario Cuomo climbing the rigging, swinging about with the microphone in his mouth presented the awesome raw savagery that the Orwells possess. His interaction with the audience was a shadow of a young Iggy Pop in the Stooges, with a mixture of crude antics and intense stage presence.
They truly showed that they are destined for greatness with their second album 'Disgraceland' (released in June) they have sold their garage revival to the masses and have a fucking great time doing it.
The Orwells doing what they do best; climbing rigs and flicking cigs.
RIFFED's rating: 8/10
Posted by Ben O'Regan.
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