{"id":7203,"date":"2015-10-12T15:51:44","date_gmt":"2015-10-12T15:51:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/live-review-mallory-knox-set-it-off-and-the\/"},"modified":"2023-01-17T17:11:31","modified_gmt":"2023-01-17T17:11:31","slug":"live-review-mallory-knox-nottingham-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/live-review-mallory-knox-nottingham-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"Live Review: Mallory Knox, Set It Off and The Xcerts – Rock City, Nottingham –\u00a007\/10\/2015"},"content":{"rendered":"

On paper, the line-up for tonight\u2019s show is both exciting and intriguing. You have radio-conquering Brit rockers Mallory Knox<\/b><\/a>, theatrical, pop-infused rock quartet Set It Off<\/b><\/a> and then critically acclaimed underground trio The Xcerts<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Having witnessed The Xcerts<\/b> a couple of times since the release of last year\u2019s excellent \u2018There Is Only You\u2019<\/i>, we know they can produce an engaging set. However, tonight this isn\u2019t their crowd. For many in attendance, they stand and warmly appreciate what the three-piece have to offer. As the punters pour in, Murray Macleod and company produce an always favourable display. However songs like \u2018I Don\u2019t Care\u2019<\/i> are held back in their tempo as they aim to unite in an anthemic fashion. Nevertheless, they provide a snapshot of their lively moments that once again question why The Xcerts<\/b> aren\u2019t bigger then they are. Closing with the somber but powerful ‘There Is Only\u2019<\/i>, The Xcerts<\/b> leave to gracious applause and cheers. (3\/5)<\/p>\n

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\nPhoto by Zain Zia<\/a>. Taken at The Ritz, Manchester – 29\/09\/2015. View more photos here<\/a>.<\/small><\/p>\n

With this being the third time Set It Off<\/b> have visited these shores in 2015, it\u2019s clear there is a demand for the Florida quartet over here and tonight backs that up. From the moment they step on stage, charismatic frontman Cody Carson leads the way with his smooth delivery as his band mates provide a soundtrack of feel good, upbeat pop-rock. Recent single ‘Wild Wild World\u2019<\/i> brings the tone down with its ballad-esque tempo that grows with Carson\u2019s impassioned lyrical message of unity. However, much like Set It Off<\/b>\u2019s presentation, it\u2019s slick and a bit too polished. Admittedly Set It Off<\/b> aren\u2019t my typical couple of tea, yet there is a charm to their show that makes them admirable. It is understandable to see why they have a growing fanbase, and tonight is an example of why that is. (3.5\/5)<\/p>\n

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\nPhoto by Zain Zia<\/a>. Taken at The Ritz, Manchester – 29\/09\/2015. View more photos here<\/a>.<\/small><\/p>\n

After a 45 minute wait, tonight\u2019s headliners kick off a 16 song set with \u2018Shout at the Moon\u2019<\/i>. Preceded by a grainy countdown video being projected on to a sheet before revealing the band, it is clear Mallory Knox<\/b>\u2019s presentation is bigger and bolder than ever before.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re familiar with Mallory Knox<\/b>\u2019s young but impressive back catalogue of songs, than you\u2019ll know they have a knack for producing powerful, soaring and accessible rock songs that easily bring crowds together. After delivering \u2018Wake Up\u2019<\/i>, \u2018Getaway\u2019<\/i> and \u2018Hello\u2019<\/i> early on, they do just that as their set contains thriving, anthemic choruses that are made to be sung in unison.<\/p>\n

For fans of Mallory Knox<\/b>, this tour has seen them play from ‘Asymmetry\u2019<\/i> cuts like \u2018Dying To Survive\u2019<\/i> and \u2018Lonely Hours\u2019<\/i> for the first time. Whilst they momentarily slow the tempo and energy, MK<\/b>\u2019s tight knit delivery continues to be almost flawless, and meanwhile, the melancholy ‘Heart and Desire\u2019<\/i> leads to a sea of swaying arms.<\/p>\n

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\nPhoto by Zain Zia<\/a>. Taken at The Ritz, Manchester – 29\/09\/2015. View more photos here<\/a>.<\/small><\/p>\n

Throughout, Mikey Chapman is exceptional in his role as lead vocalist, proving to be gracious and down to earth in between songs. By the time they reach the halfway point, the quintet are comfortably in their stride at the knock out an array of stellar melodic alt-rock. \u2018Beggars\u2019<\/i>, \u2018When Are We Waking Up?\u2019<\/i> and \u2018Death Rattle\u2019<\/i> keep up the momentum and are delivered with precision. It is no doubt that Mallory Knox<\/b>\u2019s capability to produce stellar anthemic songs is a strong point but it\u2019s also their weakness. It\u2019s clear they have a winning formula, and for the most part, the later stages of their set merge into one.<\/p>\n

Ending the night on a three song encore, Mallory Knox<\/b> emphasise their strengths with the slow-burning, impactful \u2018She Took Him To The Lake\u2019<\/i> and the post-hardcore-tinged \u2018Oceans\u2019<\/i> before rounding things off with the soaring \u2018Lighthouse\u2019<\/i>.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s clear Mallory Knox<\/b> already have an arsenal of songs to step up to the next level, and if they succeed in producing more with album number 3, we wouldn\u2019t be surprised if they were playing arenas in the near future. However, a bit of variation beyond the alt-pop-rock style wouldn\u2019t go amiss. (3.5\/5)<\/p>\n

3.5\/5<\/p>\n

Words by Sean Reid (@SeanReid86<\/a>)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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