The Maccabees and Stereophonics were the main guests of Jools Holland last night (September 22nd) as Later… continued on the BBC.
Those in the UK can check out a couple of performances below.
Both bands have enjoyed UK number one albums recently; Stereophonics in fact sit on top right now courtesy of ‘Keep The Village Alive‘, while The Maccabees did the same earlier in the summer with ‘Marks To Prove It‘.
“The Maccabees understand dynamics, always have and seemingly always will. Lyrics, tunes and ideas, also not a problem,” our review opens.
“From the simplest of conceits they can conjure beauty, literally stopping you in your tracks. Songs like ‘No Kind Words‘ are simply majestic, while alternately they can be beautiful and twee; ‘Toothpaste Kisses‘ for instance all hazy, early morning Magnetic Zeros at their most saccharine.”
“Then turning again, hammering home a point – ‘Latchmere‘ and ‘Love You Better‘ hit hard and fast with humour and passion laced throughout.”