Pure Reason Revolution - Night & Day Cafe Manchester 26.9.05

Prog rock didn’t so much as die but choke on it’s own bloated excesses, the valued elements being obscured by the clashing egos of combative band members, each insisting on inserting extended solos that merely displayed their competency, rather than proving any meaningful contribution for the listener to enjoy.

Now a refreshed, leaner, interpretation has been seized upon by a different generation and is bubbling along nicely under the radar, championed by the likes of “Explosions In The Sky” , “Oceansize”, or even “Muse” at their pomp rock extravaganza best. London based 5 piece “Pure Reason Revolution” appear to have developed in a similar vein, at times harnessing an aggression that borders on heavy metal, but allying that to a more ethereal approach when the need is there.

The Ramones might have played a full set in the twelve and a half minute duration that is the epic “Bright Ambassadors of Rock” but there is more than enough going on within the song’s envelope to prevent a slide into thumb twiddling boredom.

The confined space of the Night & Day forms a sonic amplifier in it’s own right, so the vocals tonight are barely decipherable, but that never did Kate Bush any harm. The emphasis is on the music, and there may be a few more people leaving the venue that will be adding Pure Reason Revolution to their next musical shopping list.

Words / Photos: Ged Camera

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PHOTO GALLERY

Designer Magazine's photographer Shirlaine Forrest was on hand to take pictures of all the bands at the Designer Magazine / TCBLive gig including Pure Reason Revolution, Studio Monkeys, 10acre and The Second Floor.

If you were at the gig and enjoyed what you heard make sure you support the bands in the future when they play gigs around the Manchester Area

Photos: Shirlaine Forrest - www.shirlainephotos.co.uk

PURE REASON REVOLUTION
Listen online at www.myspace.com/purereasonrevolution


 





STUDIO MONKEYS
Listen online at www.myspace.com/studiomonkeys


 

10ACRE
Listen online at www.myspace.com/10acre





 

THE SECOND FLOOR
Listen online at www.myspace.com/thesecondfloorband








 

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