Inner Terrestrials, Die For, Flatline (with Greg) Adelphi, Hull 21st March 2004 By Dick Spring

Well, indeed, what an eventful evening! With Mark (Flatline's singer) unavailable due to work commitment, it was left up to Greg, from Freaks Union to join his friends for an impromptu run through a couple of songs. On the face of it, this seemed like a bit of fun, though it would appear that certain people saw it differently, thus leading to a bust up, that lead to the mighty Freaks Union not playing.

This meant that Die-For became the main supporting act, and took to this role well. With Singer Dom (one of the most liked and likeable features on the Hull punk scene) roving around the area in front of the Adelphi stage like a younger Ray Cappo, or Lou Koller (that's Youth of Today and Sick of it All, to those that don't know). I have a sneaking feeling that Die-For (who are all blatantly so much happier in this band than their previous ones) are going to give this Old School hardcore a place in peoples lives again (like it was in '98). With a degree of politics involved in the songs, everyone can feel the unity.

With the night being one band down, it was left to Londoners, Inner Terrestrials (featuring Paco, of seminal anarcho Punks Conflict, on drums). To finish the night off, though they went on slightly earlier than usual, and the crowd (many of whom, it seemed, had come to see Freaks Union) stuck around to watch - unlike the last time they played the Adelphi (a Smash it up night).

And they were treated to some top drawer skanking reggae influenced Ska punk, with more than it's fair share of political message, delivered I have to say, in a very user friendly way. Singer and activist Jason, was a very personable frontman, getting some very cheeky cockney chappy banter going with a very enthusiastic crowd. Musically they fell between the Skacore of Capdown and fellow cheeky Londoners (and Stalwarts of the UK scene) Snuff, with perhaps a slight nod to the classic two tone sound.

They were far better than I remember from the last time, and the sizeable audience appeared to feel the same, staying to catch the last drop. Despite the events of earlier in the evening, it turned out to be a most enjoyable way to spend a Sunday night.

Big up to Stew for getting them along to Hull again and for getting them an audience this time.

Band Links The Inner Terrestrials Photographs courtsey and Copyright © Mo thisisull.com (bands email me for the full set). Jason thanks for the great signed EP.

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