Diesel Park West

Live at The Halftime Orange

The Leicester Mercury - March 26, 1999

Review by Dave Davies

 

Initial worries of a perfunctory run through Shakespeare Alabama were dispelled by John Butler's unusually cheery demeanor and "Hello, we're the Filberts!" introduction, and a blistering "LIke Princes Do". The original rythm section of drummer Moth and bassist Geoff just have that almost effortless swing, while Rick Willson remains probably the finest exponent of psychedelic guitar. Covers of Moby Grape's "Fall On You", "Bitter Wind" and Buffalo Springfield's "Hung Upside Down", were probably played better than the originals, while soundman Phil Hudson managed to recreate the authentic vocal effects! This wasn't some dodgy Brannigans circuit 80's revival cash in, but classic songs played with love and integrity. Just imagine what kind of set DPW could come up with if they combined the best of all five albums, their favourite covers, and new songs!

 
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