Radiohead light up the SECC

Radiohead/ Asian Dub Foundation
SECC
Glasgow
November 30, 2003

Rockers Radiohead played a breathtaking gig in front of 10,000 fans at the SECC last night.

The band breezed through an eclectic set that included a sharp dose of their old adrenaline-fuelled grinding rock tracks, a huge dollop of new songs and an awesome combination of lights and visuals.

The Oxford indie veterans crammed a wealth of material into the two-hour set, and effortlessly combined the early grungey tendencies of "Just" with the drum 'n' bass ferocity of newer songs from the era of Kid A, Amnesiac and their latest album, the massively acclaimed Hail To The Thief.

Fans were also treated to a splendid version of soaring OK Computer track "Lucky", and "Paranoid Android".

Frontman Thom Yorke quickly overcame his customary shyness and by the second half of the compelling set he was bopping and grooving across the stage like a frenzied ragdoll.

The sound was incredible for a venue that has long been pilloried by both fans and bands for ruining the live sound - it was perfectly clear and intense, and the visuals were truly exceptional.

Remote controlled cameras followed the various band members around the stage and projected a perfectly arranged collage of images on to two long screens at either side of the stage.

Yorke's vocals were hooked up to the visuals so the two side-stage screens projected a purple soundwave in sync with his voice.

The set finished with an awesome volley of "Karma Police", and the set-closer, "Everything In Its Right Place", to end a spectacular show.

Evening Times
31.11.03