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CRAZY LIXX / PRIMITAI / NASTY HIGH – LONDON NAMBUCCA 07.07.17
“Pretty much everything was better in the 80s”, claims the promotional change of pace to the evening and in lead singer Guy Miller they have a
wording from Swedish stars Crazy Lixx surrounding their new album ‘Ruff true powerhouse of a vocalist, with the ability to take their songs by the
Justice’, and based on what appears on stage during their one night only balls and propel them to far greater heights than they sound on CD. The
visit to the UK, there is plenty to support their point. band also have the added advantage of a generous set list for a support
Opening the proceedings are Nasty High and you only need to take slot, enjoying nearly an hour in front of their audience, which allows them
one look at them to know what their favourite era is as they take the 80s to settle in nicely without feeling rushed. With each song they gain confi-
look very seriously, right down to lead singer and guitarist Daniel Barrow- dence and win over more and more of the crowd and by the time they
Bentley’s snakeskin boots. In all honesty, their appearance is so OTT it close with ‘Scream When You See Us’, it’s apparent many will be eager
takes a song or two to take them as seriously as you should, as there is to see them again - and will likely scream with approval when they do.
plenty of substance to support their preferred style as they motor through Sadly, a fair amount of the momentum and buzz created by the open-
the majority of debut LP ‘Liquid Scream’, which is greatly appreciated by ing acts is lost with an exceedingly long wait for the headliners to take to
those who have joined the party early, and there is understandable dis- the stage, but as soon as they do any frustrations are immediately dis-
appointment when their question of whether there is time for one more pelled and the Swedes waste no time in racing into top gear with the open-
song is met with a shake of the head and not a nod. ing track of their new album, ‘Wild Child’, and they never slow down for
Closely following them are Primitai, whose influences are not as clear the remainder of their hour-plus, 13-song performance. ‘XIII’ proves to be
from their attire, but are so from the minute they burst into life on stage. one of the highlights of the evening, with vocalist Danny Rexon’s an-
Adopting a much harder edge to their take on 80s metal, they bring a nouncement of it being met with a huge roar of approval by those present.

Given the undeniable quality of the new album and how well the feeding off the energy the new blood has brought to the outfit.
new songs go down here it’s a pity that ‘Walk The Wire’ is the only other On paper, ‘Blame It On Love’ may seem an unusual song to close
track from ‘Ruff Justice’ to make the set list tonight, not that it makes the main set, perhaps the closest song to a ballad of their show, but it
any difference to the Crazy Lixx faithful, who are just as delighted to triumphs as it ends things with a huge sing-along, which positions
hear the classics as the new stuff, with standout back catalogue selec- everyone perfectly for their encore, ‘Rock And A Hard Place’ being a
tions such as ‘Hell Raising Women’, ‘Whiskey Tango Foxtrot’ and ‘Girls cracking start, but ultimately just a prelude for ‘21 ‘Til I Die’ and it’s the
Of The 80’s’ being met with much euphoria from their hugely excited best possible end to the evening as they leave London not only having
and enthusiastic fans. injected everyone within earshot with a healthy dose of youth, but a re-
The addition of guitarists Chrisse Olsson and Jens Lundgren has minder that the 80s was a great time to be alive. As is 2017.
clearly had a massive impact on the band’s live prowess. Not only is YYYY
their musicianship superb but the harmony pieces where they join Michael Coventry
bassist Jens Sjoholm and Danny on vocals is nothing short of sublime;
the latter, along with fellow Lixx original Joel Cirera on drums, clearly Jens Sjöholm (Crazy Lixx) Photo By Ian Golcher

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