I struggled to get into The Cooper Temple Clauses' second album in 2004, forgetting about the band completely. I wasn't even aware they were bringing out a new album until someone lent it to me, and I'm glad they did. After listening to it over and over and (you get the idea), it seemed logical to go and see them at Shepherds Bush.Starting with the newest single Head, there was an immediate energy that came with it and stayed in the audience for the rest of the night, this energy continued during Been Training Dogs. The highlight of the night was undoubtedly Once More With Feeling, extended to eight minutes with a mass singalong for the mid-section, an unforgettable moment.
Closing with Panzer Attack, I left relieved that I had revisited this band I had forgotten about three years earlier. I'm still relieved today, relieved that I got to see this band while I had the chance. The Shepherds Bush gig turned out to be their last, a real shame as judging by their last album they were going onto even bigger and better things.
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