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The accepted norm when it comes to music is that if you want to do it yourself, you start the band first, before you start the label. Damon Gough turned that all on its head when he put together his Twisted Nerve Records with his friend Andy Votel in 1995, and after putting out a couple of other artists' records over the next two years, Gough debuted as Badly Drawn Boy with “EP1”, a limited release kept to only 500 copies in circulation, despite the fact it was one of the most critically acclaimed debut releases of the year. The EP and Gough's first singles put him on the radar of the hip-hop project UNKLE, who had him feature on their 1997 album “Psyence Fiction”, and due to that exposure, Gough's 1999 single “Once Around The Block” found its way on to the UK charts soon after its release.
Because of this, XL Recordings got in contact and signed Gough, releasing his debut album “The Hour Of The Bewilderbeast” a year later. The album was a huge critical success, which turned into a similarly huge commercial hit when it won the 2000 Mercury Music Award. The follow up to this album was an esoteric move, but one that was no less successful as a result. The directors of the film adaptation of Nick Hornby's About A Boy got in touch while Gough was enjoying some downtime from music and asked him to score the film. The resulting soundtrack album was another critical hit, and ever since then, Gough has remained one of the most fascinating and talented songwriters that this country has produced in a very long time. For that, he comes highly recommended.
Críticas en vivo
“When I get to the pearly gates and St. Peter asks me what I’ve done with my life, I’m going to tell him that I wrote that song” – these were the words of a characteristically self aggrandising Damon Gough after watching a solo acoustic rendition of "Once Around The Block" go down a treat at London’s Apple Cart festival. Whilst it certainly struck of arrogance, one has to hand it to Gough – that tune and a host of others like "About A Boy" and "Born In The UK" are gorgeous, deftly arranged little creatures that display a humble side to their creator rarely found in his between song banter. An endearingly cantankerous fellow, Gough has been known to shuffle off stage mid set due to finding himself becoming bored, spend more time talking to the crowd than actually playing songs, and, when the fancy takes him, provide his audience with painfully accurate cover versions of Bruce Springsteen songs rather than any of his own hits. And yet what might infuriate a passing fan of Badly Drawn Boy is exactly what excites his fans – Gough is a preciously talented and charmingly stubborn fellow, with a demeanour that’s thankfully more than backed up by the quality of his work.
ThomasHannan
Damon Michael Gough better known by his stage name Badly Drawn Boy is becoming a recognisable name on the UK indie scene. It has definitely been a slow burning career as Damon has actually been making music since 1995 unbeknownst to the majority. He does channel the experience into his live performance nowadays though and appears a lot more skilled when most of the attendants think of him as a 'new' artist.
He was once noted for spending excessive time telling the audience stories and just having an overall emphasis on talking however he seems to have addressed this and now the show is far more pacy, giving time for the music which is definitely the defining feature of the show. His older material charted better yet his new stuff has garnered cult like appreciation so Damon treads carefully between his albums in order to cater for everybody tonight and he does a great job with a balanced set culminating in 'Silent Sigh' which receives the largest cheers of the evening.
sean-ward
Upfront and personal show by Damon Gough, had a few acoustic/piano tracks to start, then called the band on to play. Was intimate, and interaction in between songs were witty and fun.
Really good gig all in all, great venue, great musician being very humble. Would easily go back and watch this again.
gary_stevens28
Am not a fan of badly drawn boy, but went as my wife liked some of his stuff , but to my surprise it was a very good night out in a fantastic venue at st Luke's church in cork the sound and lighting on the stage was fantastic and his playing and voice were crestal clear , all in all a great night
Declan1
What an incredible, intimate performance from Badly Drawn Boy; loved every minute of his magical set. It was just Damon working from his acoustic guitar, to electric, finishing up with a couple of songs on the piano. Kirsty Almeida's support was great too!
callmemaebe
Badly drawn boy played all the hits and his new song from upcoming albumn. The Limetree venue lacked character for this type of gig and I would not recommend it for live music. I saw BDB in Dolans last year and it was a much better venue for his gig.
Seamor1
