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A York based band, reformed after a recent break. My expectations for the City Dukes were not particularly high. This week they headlined the Basement City Screen's underground venue...
On first appearance, they looked nothing more than a typical indie band, or at least another try-hard Horrors variation, who seemed to be more concerned with adjusting their hair than anything else. Despite this, my preconceptions were soon to be proved wrong. The band soon launched into their first number, with the lead singer displaying an impressive array of indie knee twitching and enthusiastic energy. Their sound, difficult to categorise, is most like a much heavier and raucous version of Good Shoes and when looking at their songs, the closest you get to a comparison is 'Heat Rises,' which seems to echo some elements of the Subway's 'Rock n Roll Queen'. The vocals accompanying the music were clear, but also incorporating the grimy screams of those such as the Kings of Leon's Caleb. Throughout the set, the music switched between lighter guitar riffs and heavier strumming, changing tempo so often that tapping your foot in time often became more of a challenge than a pre-meditated action. Overall the sound was pretty good, but whether we see them in the future is another matter; their music is catchy, but doesn't have the kind of lightweight appeal that most mainstream indie bands seems to have.
All in all, a good band with infectious tunes, a polished, but spontaneous performance from guys who knew what they were doing. Would I go see them again? Most certainly yes....
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