Frank Turner - Live at the Camden Roundhouse

Frank Turner at the Roundhouse marked night 3 of the 'Dan and Chief World Tour 2010'.
The event began with Crazy Arm, who performed a few songs which failed to really do much for me. They weren't bad at all, but they did nothing but make it difficult for me to talk. Their music wasn't too bad at all, but they had a really awkward stage presence, which I could feel really strongly. It also reminded me that I don't like bass players.

Chuck Ragan was up next and had a little more to offer. Mostly in the violinist (?), who was the second coolest man ever (more on that later). Chuck Ragan had some pretty good songs and the crowd seemed to enjoy him, especially when Frank Turner joined him on stage for a song.

After a short wait, Frank Turner came on the stage. I was a little doubtful for the show, in all honesty. Even though I was amazed by his performance at Reading 2009, I didn't expect too much from him. He came out and went straight into 'Photosynthesis', one of my favourite tracks. The crowd absolutely loved it, and immediately all of my doubts for the show were gone.
Frank plays his songs brilliantly, and to me they sound identical to how they come on record. This is where my doubts were formed, as this is what I expected. However, Frank Turner offers a lot more than sound at his shows. It's a really atmospheric, and very visual experience. The crowd are great, everyone is having a brilliant time and you don't see any angry men running around. 'Jet Lag' is one of the songs on the 'Love, Ire and Song' album that I think is "alright". But live last night, it was my favourite track. It had so much feeling in it, and I think you can hear the words with so much more meaning than when listening on iTunes.
Frank stormed his way through a set consisting of twenty-something songs, with plenty to offer fans of old and new songs alike. It also helps that Frank Turner is the first coolest person ever.

It was a really great night, and I think everyone there must have had a brilliant time. I'd recommend his Brixton show in December to anyone. Although maybe not a blind person, as most of the enjoyment comes from the visual experience.
★★★★★