Re: Anyone off to see The Other Smiths in New Cross (London) tomorrow?
> Were they everything you'd hoped for Ruff, Bluenose, Covert Operation? aka
> the Stourbridge Massif
It was a little strange at first because when they come on stage, you don't know what level of raucous applause to give. It isn't as though they are the real Smiths, so at the end of the day, you're just cheering on 4 blokes from Stourbridge.
The first half of their set concentrated on the earlier stuff and half time saw a change of costume as The Queen Is Dead era is explored in the second half.
By this time, the crowd were going wild and storming the stage. The "Morrissey" did look a little...over-whelmed with the adoration.
I'd definitely recommend a viewing. As Ruffian said, the visual similarity isn't the most accurate, but if you don't mind that and you're up for sinking a few beers, having a dance and a sing-a-long, then it's worth the 8 quid (probably more dahn sarf)
According to that accurate and vital chronicle of music that is the Walsall Express and Star, they are set for America, so there's something for our friends from across the Atlantic to look forward to!
As good as The Sweet and Tender Hooligans?
Nah.
