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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment
Ben Beaumont-Thomas

Black Country, New Road: Live at Bush Hall review – magical resurgence by this odd little chamber orchestra

‘Valedictory but upbeat’ … Black Country, New Road.
‘Valedictory but upbeat’ … Black Country, New Road. Photograph: Holly Whitaker

Having already changed frontman once when they formed out of previous band Nervous Conditions, UK indie troupe Black Country, New Road have regrouped again after Isaac Wood left to focus on his mental health in 2022. Given how characterful Wood was as a vocalist – airy but wounded, cynical but romantic – this is no small change, but on this live album, the six-piece prove how magically malleable they are.

The artwork for Live at Bush Hall.
The artwork for Live at Bush Hall. Photograph: Holly Whitaker
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