GORKY'S ZYGOTIC MYNCI


London Holborn Conway Hall 25th Feb 2000

So Mr. Major Label kicked them out and they've bounced back stronger, with a amended line-up and a whole new lease of energy. Tonight is the final date of a short but ambitious tour, going under the monicker of Mynci 2000. Basically this means that Gorky's get to support themselves, and provide the DJ for the intervals between their performances. It's their show, they contol all the musical output, so it's no surprise that the records inbetween hint at their recent penchant for 'proper' songwriters of the 60s and 70s - we're treated to the likes of Gram Parsons and Love - along with many psychedelic moments I couldn't put a name to. The first set is deliberately low key, starting with a lot of acoustic numbers. Euros's voice sounds great and the combination of this seated venue and the laidback folky nature of this material surprises a lot of people. Things step up a gear as various band members join and they include a few songs from last year's fine 'Spanish Dance troupe' album. Off they go for a break and, after some choice tunes from the DJ they're are back and transformed. The fab current single 'Poodle Rockin' kicks in, and the crowd are encouraged to stand up. A few nervous glances from security as we advance towards the stage, but Gorky's fans aren't really the violent sort! The final part of Mynci 2000 turns out to be a real treat, with a lot of the recent singles featured - 'Sweet Johnny', 'Spanish Dance Troupe' etc- and while I would've loved them to include some older tunes like 'Miss Trudy' I still go home happy. Mynci 2000 was a damn fine idea which worked well. Whatever are they going to get up to next! (8/10)

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