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InMe - Live review

 

Venue - The Hairy Dog, Derby
7.5.2018

Line up

Black Orchid Empire
Tigress
InMe  

It's a bank holiday Monday and it's red hot. After spending the day at work I decide the spend the end of the day in a sweaty venue watching one of my current favourite bands (InMe) and 2 bands I've never heard of before.




The first band up is Black Orchid Empire. I admit when they first walked on I thought I was in for some down-tuned screaming metal. What I actually got was a good, clear, and melodic voice with spot on harmonies provided by the bass player. There were still some heavy riffs combined with some non standard time signatures though. I was very impressed and bought a CD and listened to it on the way home. It's good but doesn't do the live show justice. If they come back near me I'll definitely try to see them again.






Tigress were next up but I have to say the music was not for me. Don't let that put you off going to see them though because even though I wasn't a fan they are a very professional sounding and well rehearsed band. The vocal style is reminiscent of Hayley Williams and the music is a blend of alternative, indie pop rock. They are a very lively band and the amount of guitar effects used was wide ranging and almost U2 like at times. It wouldn't surprise me if they went on to play bigger venues.


Over the last 10 years I've seen InMe 4 times and Dave McPherson solo acoustic twice. I didn't really get into them during the first 2 albums although I liked 'underdose'. It was the next 4 that did it for me. They stepped up their game technically and for me became a much better band. I actually went to see the support band the first time but they've grown on me to point that they are now one of my top bands. 'The Pride' is the best album to come out in the last decade and I'll fight anyone willing to disagree (and likely take a beating). That being said the set list contained a healthy spread from all albums. Throughout the set Dave (vocals) was quite chatty to the point that brother Greg (bass) had to keep reminding him to hurry along to get all the songs in. All of the songs were delivered perfectly bar 'Pantheon' which Gazz (guitar) apparently 'Insisted' they play. It was a good choice for me as I'd rather here an imperfect version than not at all as it's a great song. If you have good songs and perform them with passion then you will have a good gig whatever happens and InMe have and do just that. 



There's not long to catch them on the rest of the tour but if you can then I urge that you do.

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