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used to hearing about Nova Twins because As you would expect, frontman Rou
the only way is up for them. Reynolds is on top form. There are few
We have never seen such a release of that command an audience like him. We
emotion as when Enter Shikari take to stage. are even treated to a solo acoustic ren-
Opening with 'The Great Unknown', there are dition of 'Constellations', where we get to
people in the front row crying, contrasted with see a softer side of Rou, and for the first
the thousands of people going absolutely men- time of the night, everyone in the O2
tal behind them. Add in the confetti cannons Academy is just standing and taking ev-
and Shikari's outstanding stage production and erything in. It's a chance for everyone to
it is an absolute spectacle. We truly don't think have a breather as it has been very non-
we've ever witnessed a better opening to a stop in terms of energy so far.
concert before. The crowd are at their craziest when
The setlist is just shy of 20 songs, and the old favourites come around, whether
even with that generous amount there's still a it be the many mosh pits for 'Sssnakepit'
few noteworthy absent tracks. Now, six albums or the famous clap clap clap for 'Sorry
deep into their career, it seems like there will You're Not A Winner' to the whole crowd
always have to be some favourites that don't singing along in unison to 'Live Outside',
make the cut. What we are left with, though, is this really is a Shikari show for the ages.
all killer and no filler. Naturally, we have many Whether it be your first time seeing them
songs off the new album, with 'Satellites' stand- or your 25th, Enter Shikari have pulled
ing out as a massive highlight, we are treated out all the stops to make this show worth
to a dazzling light display for this one. the wait.
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Sam Robinson
Enter Shikari Photos By Sam Robinson
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