 | | Mystery Jets (photo: Ged Camera) |
Floppy haired front man Blaine Harrison sits at the front, surrounded by bewildering array of what could only be loosely termed musical instruments, but belie the beguiling, lush and sweet cacophony that is ultimately performed tonight. Glorious harmonies abound, delicacy mixing with intensity, proving that the final output is far greater that the sum of the constituents. "Help me separate courage from fear," espouses Blaine, showing that the band are capable of mixing lyrical acuity with supremely likeable, and instantly catchy stompers.
 | | Mystery Jets (photo: Ged Camera) |
No doubt much will be made of the father-son axis (Blaine's father Henry is on guitar), perhaps the most relevant point being the access to a diverse back catalogue that includes the likes of King Crimson, Mozart and the Kinks. With Blaine using his skills on the colander and keyboards, it can at times seem like early Roxy Music as the slow start builds up into a crushing intensity. At times, they almost seem to play with sounds, especially when they generate a bass note that sets up a standing wave inside the compact Roadhouse, and their obvious enjoyment is infectious. They could yet become Blackpool's most famous export since rock... | 
