I first saw Martyn and Glen perform as part of the Human League in 1978 at the Rainbow Theatre London supporting Siouxsie and the Banshees. they were terrific. 46 years later had any of that magic evaporated? No, And they performed, “You’ve lost that Loving feeling” again!
Glen is one of the great modern British pop voices, file alongside Bowie, Marc Almond and George Michael. That talent shone through once again.
And my heart rate has only just slowed down from seeing band members Rachel, Hayley and Florence with gregory/ Ware taking a leaf out of the Human league’s girly singer playbook.
They were in fabulous form , and a great live act, a reminder of how 80’s electronica had its moments. Highlights? “Fascist grove thang”, “Come live with me”, a sublime “let Me Go” and a raucous “Penthouse” with Rachel and Hayley at their seductive peak.
Gregory’s voice is still fine, as are Ware’s melodies and their artistic integrity, it is just a shame they didnt crank out a few more hits like the Human League did.
Set list
- The Height of the Fighting
- (We Don’t Need This) Fascist Groove Thang
- Crushed by the Wheels of Industry
- Play to Win
- Geisha Boys and Temple Girls
- Come Live With Me
- We Live So Fast
- You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’
- Let’s All Make a Bomb
- And That’s No Lie
- I’m Your Money
- Crow and a Baby
- Let Me Go
- Penthouse and Pavement
- Temptation
- Lets Dance
- Being Boiled
Garyswordz 