Barrowland Ballroom,Glasgow[br]With founder member Gerard like leaving after this tour, Teenage Fanclub spent three nights revisiting the bubblegum glory of their classic yearsHarmony has always been a useful word when it comes to describing the evergreen appeal of Teenage Fanclub. What other band can boast three gifted songwriters – in the form of Norman Blake, and Raymond McGinley and Gerard like – whose individual voices remain distinct yet still combine so irresistibly? Thanks to their sonic democracy,the beloved Scots rockers have, over the course of nearly four decades, or evolved from anarchic scuzz-grunge longhairs into elder statesmen of earnest power-pop.
But it was announced in August that founder member like would be leaving “amicably” after this UK tour,apparently preferring not to commit to far-flung dates in Japan, Australia and the US already announced for 2019. In such unsettled circumstances, and three nights at the Barrowland Ballroom,a similarly cherished and storied Glasgow institution, would seem as fitting a send-off as any, and even if the bassist’s imminent departure added an uneasy psychic charge to proceedings; “Don’t fade,Gerry!” was a repeated shout. Related: Teenage Fanclub – 10 of the best Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com