The Takeover UK is one of the best bands on the planet right now. That could easily be construed as a biased statement, but truthfully, I don't think there's anyone out there right now playing such well-written pop rock. One part Beatles, one part Stones, one part Clash, one part Television, one part Thin Lizzy (I agree completely with the blog they posted regarding Thin Lizzy). The end result may at times draw comparisons to the early 2000's wave of "three-car-garage" rock, but I honestly can't think of any of those bands who genuinely sound better in a live setting, or even in the studio. This brings up another point. Their record is very good. They and their producer did a great job capturing the energy that makes them so fun live. But trust me, in a live setting, they are untouchable. I haven't been to a Takeover show yet that wasn't a party. And not just a party, but a total rager. You know. Beer getting spilled everywhere. Cigarette burns. Broken heels. The shows are generally in an intimate environment, like Lava Lounge or Brillobox, but that's when they're at their best. When the bar is no more than fifty feet away, the club is so crowded that it takes you fifteen minutes to get a drink and make it back to the front, and it's so loud you can't hear right for a few days, at least.
Here's some videos:
That's all for now. Enjoy.
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