CAMDEN CRAWL: The Priscillas
- Posted on April 20, 2007 12:32 PM
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By Katie Spain
As we enter the World's End we catch the last song by Mower… the crowd is thick so I struggle to see the guys on stage. There’s no mistaking however, the wall of sound that hits us. Fast, furious and annoyingly addictive… annoying only because we’ve arrived on the tail of what has all the signs of a great set. “I want to sleep with you” rings in my ears and I vow to make an effort to check out their MySpace… any Alt-Rock that gets my feet moving and makes me want to dance rather than tear my hair out is a good thing.
Above us, in the ‘band section’ (aka indoor balcony), I catch a glimpse of high heels and the tell-tale movements associated with mascara application. The Priscillas are preparing to hit the stage… it’s time for that first glass of wine - I have a feeling the joints need loosening.
There’s a strong sense of anticipation as The Priscillas set up. It starts with a pink bass guitar and ends with a shiny black cat-suit. In a flurry of red high heels, platinum blond hair, sleek black locks and a pair of retro sun glasses, the ladies step out before us and pick up their instruments. This will be interesting: In find all girl groups either extremely annoying or mind blowing. Let’s hope it’s the latter.
I’ve never seen the Priscillas live before but I’ve heard of them. Chances are you have too – they’ve been around for four years and have played with the likes of The Damned, the Cramps and Vincent Vincent and The Villains.
Interestingly, they’ve also played with the Pipettes. I was going to compare the two bands based on appearance… but after hearing them play, I don’t think it’s fair. On paper, they may sound similar; four ladies, polka dots, a lot of red, white and black and feistier that f***. After today’s show, I prefer the Priscillas’s raw vibe. The grimy World’s End interior, the tipsy crowd and dark interior provide just the right setting for a glam rock explosion. For these ladies, it’s not about the moves, the poses or perfect bodies; it’s about the music; and damn, these girls play well.
Jenny Drag, Guri Go-Go, Kate Kannibal and Hege Hotrod cut an eye-catching vision on stage. It just goes to show: anything men can do, girls can do better. Lead singer Jenny Drag has a fantastic habit of making eye-contact with the individual audience members, a small touch, but one that reels us all in. As for that body-suit... if I looked that good in skin tight black threads, I'd make it my grocery-shopping uniform. Sainsbury's wouldn't know what's hit it.
This is what a small live gig should be like; toe-tapping, head bobbing power-pop with attitude to boot. Their energy is electric, the Rock is rockin’ in all the right places and every tune on the bill is as catchy as the first. I’ll be back for seconds… it won’t be long before small venues are a thing of the past for these girls. Catch them up close and personal while you can. Their single 'Super Hero' is out on the 6th of May... well worth a listen.
Comments (1)
Turning Worm
Hi, really glad you enjoyed our stage at The Crawl. Why not friend us up on myspace.
Cheers.
Piers & Dave
Turning Worm
Posted on April 26, 2007 1:03 PM
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