Editors are an English rock band, formed in 2002 in Stafford. Previously known as Pilot, The Pride and Snowfield, the band currently consists of Tom Smith, Russell Leetch, Ed Lay, Justin Lockey, and Elliott Williams.
It's been a decade since their first single release 'Bullets', with the release of album number five 'In Dreams', which debuted at number five in the UK album chart, it's been described as early 80's electronica in the press, but make your own mind up.
I am a lover of this band, since being converted by my sister, back in the day, I had the 'Back Room' album in my ear day and night and she even went to see their first gigs in Birmingham, so as big sister's do I jumped on the band wagon and here I am today, still a fan after ten years.
I've heard Editors music described as moody and gloomy, it probably is, but I've always thought of them as a thinking man's (or woman's) band, they don't write cheesy shit, it's all mapped out and deeply discussed, well, that's what it seems like to me (lol). Bring it on.
Editors came on at 20.00 hours that seems early your thinking, but its curfew night!
Tonight's set was an extravaganza of 20 songs, it's hard to piece together that this band has been around for a decade, some absolute classic tracks, you actually forget how many decent albums they've released and how many stonking tracks they've recorded.
The new album 'In Dreams' featured tonight, obviously (lol), but my ears were waiting for all the Editors classic tracks from the first three albums like 'Bullets', 'Smokers Outside The Hospital Doors', 'Munich', 'Papillion' and 'Racing Rats'. I'm well up for it (lol).
Tom Smith never disappoints as the Lead, he always amuses on stage as he's like a man possessed, flinging the mic wire round, dancing like a crazed man, fliting from side to side of the stage, it's amazing to photograph and even more amazing to watch.
Although tonight was about showcasing the new album the biggest cheers were for the older tracks especially 'Bullets', 'Smokers Outside The Hospital Doors', 'Munich', 'Papillion' and 'Racing Rats'. They were all delivered with Editors classic style and finesse, the crowd were in their element, I watched from a far as the frenzy began and it didn't stop, it was sweaty and hot and I loved it.
No wonder I've loved this band for so long, they are so much better live than recorded, and it needs to be experienced to believe it.
