More than 20 years after they first graced the stage in Dundee, Stereophonics rocked into the Caird Hall with a storming set on Tuesday night.
As well as hit songs including Looks Like Chaplin, More Life in a Tramps Vest, Wanna Get Lost With You, there was the forthcoming single Caught By The Wind — which Kelly Jones introduced to the sell-out audience, telling them they were the first to hear it played live.
Have a Nice Day was followed by I Wouldn’t Believe Your Radio, where drummer Jamie came down to the front of the stage.
“Jamie’s parents met in Dundee,” Kelly announced, to cheers.
A medley of classic rock songs was followed by Mr Writer before new songs from forthcoming album Scream Above The Sounds, including brilliant current single All In One Night.
A storming end to the set included Indian Summer, Just Looking, Same Size Feet, Local Boy in the Photograph and encore song Dakota.
Some bands have an enduring quality; Stereophonics have that and much, much more.
Unlike some bands who feel the need to reinvent themselves, they keep doing what they do best: writing great tunes that strike a chord with their audience.
If this was a warm-up for their autumn tour, UK audiences are in for a massive treat.
