Electric Picnic 2010 - Imelda May
Main Stage, Saturday 4th September, 8.45pm
Describe in a tweet: Party band have everybody swinging and jiving like it's 1955.
What happened: On the way to the Main Stage, ATL couldn't help but feel we would arrive at the Marie Celeste, having to battle hordes of people walking towards the Electric Arena for Hot Chip. But worry not! Imelda May's brand of surf rockabilly has brought the dancers out en mass.
Whether you're there for a dance or there to stand in awe of the amazing musicians, Imelda & co. have it covered, infecting the crowd with pure enthusiasm and joy on stage. 'Psycho' is a particular highlight, while latest single 'Mayhem' has its moment. May picks up the bodhran for a storming version of 'Johnny Got A Boom Boom' and lets each of her boys show off a little. It's a bit of a home coming for her, and even her "ma and da" make a wee cameo from the side of stage.
It's a touching moment, and we're nearly brought to tears as the lights go on the audience and Imelda realises how many people are out there. There's a genuine humbleness with her, and with such a powerful voice and performance, if you think she's just a novelty, then more fool you.Ìý Ìý
Electric Dreams: 'Johnny GotÌýA Boom Boom' gets the bass player slappin' those bass notes like there's no tomorrow!
Ants atÌýa Picnic: Honestly hard to complain. New song 'Let Me Out' perhaps not as hook filled as hoped for. But totally nitpicking.
EP Rating: 9/10
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