Manchester review, Thu 8th June (13/6/00)

Stuart Taylor:

Despite the huge mixing desk that seemed to take up most of the rear of the venue, the sound definitely suffered for the first two or three numbers; thus opener Irk The Purists lacked a little of its impact. Once things cleared up though things were much improved. Trouble Over Bridgwater material featured heavily, If I didn't know better I might think that they were (ulp) plugging the new album. I Love You Because You Look Like Jim Reeves was an interesting choice of oldie. Who The Fuckin Hell Are Slipknot was hilarious. The final encore of Trumpton Riots came all too soon and it was time for a T-shirt (Trouble Over Bridgwater design) and the bus home. The only thing that could be considered a downside is the fact that they have so much great material that you go home thinking if only they had done...