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Best pictures from The View’s first performance in Dundee for six years

The Dryburgh rockers celebrated the release of their new album with a small show at Assai Records.

The View promoting their new album at Assai Records in Dundee. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

By Ben MacDonald and Gemma Bibby

August 18 2023, 2:53pm

August 18 2023, 2:53pm

The View have celebrated the release of their new album with their first gig in Dundee for nearly six years.

Exorcism of Youth, the Dryburgh band’s sixth studio album, was released on Friday.

Fans packed out Assai Records on Union Street to watch the trio perform a collection of songs.

They performed new track Feels Like along with fan favourites Grace, Face for the Radio and Superstar Tradesman.

Afterwards the group signed copies of their new record as fans hailed a “return to form” for the band.

The View last performed in the city in 2017, when they celebrated the first decade of their career at a sold-out Caird Hall.

Our photographer Steve Brown was at Assai Records to capture the best moments.

Posters of The View's new album Exorcism of Youth on Assai Records window. — The View’s new album, Exorcism of Youth, out now! Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Fans line up outside Assai Records in Dundee. — Fans line up outside Assai Records. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Fans inside Assai Records for The View gig. — Happy to be in! Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

The View frontman Kyle Falconer starts their performance at Assai Records. — The View begin their performance. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Crowd gathered inside Assai Records to watch The View. — Fans eagerly watching. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Crowd watch The View inside record shop. — Assai Records was packed with fans as The View perform. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Kyle Falconer sings out to the crowd at Assai Records in Dundee. — Kyle Falconer sings out to the crowd. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

The View perform for crowd inside Dundee record shop. — The crowd enjoys The View’s intimate gig at Assai Records in Dundee. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

The View sign copies of their new album for fans. — Fans queue for a signed album. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Fan grabs a selfie with The View's Kyle Falconer. — Time for a selfie! Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

The View sign albums for fans at Assai Records in Dundee. — Worth the wait for a signed album! Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Fan takes a photo of the band at record shop event in Dundee. — Fan takes photo of The View at Assai Records in Dundee. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Group selfie following gig at Assai Records in Dundee. — More selfies! Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Joanna Jakubiak very happy with her signed new copy of the album. — Joanna Jakubiak very happy with her signed new copy of the album. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

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