Future Of The Left have been touring non stop since the release of their second studio album, ‘Travels With Myself and Another’ Already appearing in many ‘Top 10’ end of decade and year lists, this seems them returning to Clwb Ifor Bach for the first time since May. They skipped their hometown on the pre Christmas jaunt. The last Cardiff show sold out, so expect the same, before they head out on another year of non stop touring.
If you know nothing about Future Of The Left then here’s the story, singer Andrew ‘Falco’ Falkous and drummer Jack Egglestone used to be in mclusky, possibly the most underrated band of all time! Bassist Kelso Mathias used to sing in Jarcrew who weren’t far behind. They’ve released two studio albums, the second of which, ‘Travels With Myself And Another’ was my album of 2009.
They are purveyors of quirky, massively tuneful art rock full of bafflingly brilliant lyrics and huge choruses. Their live reputation precedes them, especially Falco’s way of dealing with hecklers. You need to be a brave person to shout anything at these quick witted Cardiffians. They’ve honed these skills on the road in the last 12 months, two US tours, a few jaunts around the UK and new year spent playing in Australia means that they’ll be even better than last time they played here last time.
Support come from the wonderful 2 man drum, guitar and effects melodicnoisefest that is Right Hand Left Hand and I’ve just heard, Solutions.
They’re only £8 in advance which in this day and age will barely buy you a pint and a bag of crisps. Available from www.clwb.net
