| Once clearing the harbor and entering the open seas, the first of many treasures from this voyage would be discovered prior to their eventual homecoming. As Ian found the open seas, he ignited an infectious big band upbeat as his shipmates soon followed suit in their duties as all inside this vessel enjoyed the unbridled, rollicking, frantic one-two looping fun of "Bad Man." Not losing any momentum gained despite some trouble with Ian's kit, James quickly put sustaining winds in the sails as he harkened out the next course of "Don't Think You're The First" as this bit was equal parts Pogues and spaghetti Western with its inclusion of Dick Dale guitar licks and a galloping percussion provided by James and Nick. With its unusual scale descending finish an intercrew banter ensued whilst James regained crew order and bellowed, "This is for anyone breaking up! . I feel for you." With his words of assurance to both crew and passengers alike, The Coral ventured into the caravanesque, midsection carnie fun waters of "Calendars & Clocks" as they soon headed into stormier waters. In sizing up these waters, James gave control of the helm to Lee. With its urgent swirling running and its fierce guitar maelstorm everpresent, Lee vocally charted us through "Follow The Sun" into much calmer, dreamier seas as James reemerged at the helm for the cascading, peeling guitars of "Simon Diamond." |
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| The Coral's rich diversity of life found on this voyage would hold throughout and serve as a reminder to the illustrious history of their seafaring English forefathers. Later on, they safely delivered us through the beautifully Wonderstuffy waters of "Bill McCai" that could surely find Miles Hunt singing away atop any crow's nest. Onto many other sonic treasures, shipmates Ian, James, Nick, Bill, Lee and Paul took us through the organ drenched waters of "Dreaming Of You" to the defiant raucous frenzied ones of "Skeleton Key" and ultimately into the sprawling 15 minute final leg of a psychedelic, interstellar overdrive known as "Goodbye." |
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| While all voyages have their usual predictabilites for passengers onboard, a few surprises were in store this passage as The Coral took this opportunity to introduce some new lands to us in two secret destinations. The first venture was "Gypsy Market Blues," a harmonica spliced ditty that had James harkening the sheer stage presence of former Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown whilst the latter served lyrically as the definitive summation of their voyage this night in Tokyo. The latter, "Pass It On," was and is the perfect catchphrase to describe the subsequent word of mouth advertising to be followed by this pleasure cruise as this new one's sunny, strolling melodic disposition of hope and honesty rang true. |
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| Noticeably comfortable with themselves and working together, you can still tell that there's a lot more ocean for these six to traverse, both exploring and maturing upon which duly makes for much sustainable excitement. With their wide range of influences and styles in their repertoire, one can only imagine what shall unfurl for them in their undisputable long future in music seafaring. But in the meantime, enjoy their ebb and flow whilst listening to their self-titled debut release or by catching any of their upcoming worldwide gigs, especially their triumphant return to Japan for a Red Marquee stage performance slated for this summer's Fuji Rock Festival. |
| To get ongoing nourishment from these sea sprung sailing lads from Liverpool: www.thecoral.co.uk www.deltasonic.co.uk |
-- setlist -- Spanish Main / Bad Man / Don't Think You're The First / Calendars & Clocks / Follow The Sun / Simon Diamond / Bill McCai / God Knows / Dreaming Of You / Gypsy Market Blues / Shadows Fall / Pass It On / Skeleton Keys ----------- Goodbye |
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report by michael and photo by maki |
 mag files : The Coral Absolutely F**king Brilliant!! : (03/04/20 @ Shinjuku Liquidroom) : review by shawn, photo by makiTrue Seafarers: Vast, Vibrant And Everpresent As Their Name Befits Are The Coral : (03/04/20 @ Shinjuku Liquidroom) : review by michael, photo by makiillustration report : (03/04/19 @ Nagoya Bottom Line) : illustration by chika叩けば出てくる無数の誇り : (03/04/17 @ Osaka Big Cat) : review by kuniko,photos by ikesanphoto report : (03/04/17 @ Osaka Big Cat) : photo by ikesan |
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The official site The Coral http://www.thecoral.co.uk/ The latest album :  『The Invisible Invasion』 (国内盤 / UK import /US import) |
previous works
『Pass It On (Single)』 (US import) 『Don't Think You're the First (Single)』 (国内盤 / US import) 『Skeleton Key (Single)』 (国内盤 / US import) check the albums? |
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