The dreamy nature of the new songs played mid set highlight the versatility as he sings in a higher register adding a level of fragility. They still feature the classic feedback heavy guitars and will be a strong addition the Bo Ningen canon. Everyone here will surely be looking forward to their new release, slated for later this year.
The majority of Bo Ningen songs are sung in Japanese, which makes them very exciting as it allows for different interpretations to their music. For me, the effect of the captivating bombast is conjure up powerful images of togetherness and unity in the face of oppression.
They finish with the forceful Slider, which dark bassline and enthralling blasts of feedback invoke an image of a dystopian nightmare while the surging riff suggests a resistance to the powers that be . They are given rapturous applause by an appreciative audience as they leave stage after their hour long set.
Thought many genes could be applied to Bo Ningen (from metal, post punk, noise rock and psychedelia) their intense and visceral live performance can only really be described as exhilarating.
REVIEW BY: BEN LAMONT