Great UK debut
I don't know what it is about female fronted rock bands. Me personally? I love 'em! I was speaking with a few of my friends from South Wales (it must be the beer talking or something in the water) as they thought that Nubian Rose were poor!! Get a grip lads!
Click for large image | Click for large image |
In Sofia Lilja, Nubian Rose have one hell of a front woman. She is as gorgeous as a catwalk model, (a vocal coach on Swedish Idol) with a set of pipes that sends both men and dogs weak at the knees, such is the pitch of her vocals. The banter in-between the songs was a bit fractured, but her English is better than my Swedish, and it will develop over time; but THE VOICE!! Damn!! If you want 80s sounding Metal in the vein of Rainbow, Ozzy, Dio etc then look no further!
As with any album, sometimes it's better to catch the band live, and Nubian Rose are multiple times improved (and I love their debut album). With songs like Reckless and the first ballad of the day How Am I, Nubian Rose are on a very quick upward trajectory. Half way thru the set, Sofia disappeared for a few moments and returned in a red, white and blue catsuit (she made an effort and a half to please the British crowd. I'm certain a few blokes had to leave the arena just to compose themselves) If the UK ever has a Super Hero, this is what she has to look like.
Click for large image |
The better songs came in the second half of their set, the new song Higher & Higher, great vocals; Ever See Your Face, the Rainbow-esque All Your Love which gave more than a nod to Long Live Rock N Roll, and the anthemic Mountain. Hopefully it wont be too long before Nubian Rose return with a tour of their very own.
I really applaud bands who still want to play classic AOR songs in this current musical climate. Christer and the rest have a master plan, and I think its working!
Click for large image | Click for large image |
Setlist
Click for large image |
Get Ready
Reckless
Sisters
Tough Guys Don't Dance
How Am I
Your Love
Living For Tomorrow
Higher and Higher
All Your Love
Ever See Your Face
Mountain
To view all photos taken during this set click here. There are 6 available.