"This is the first time I've been to Brixton Academy. It's alright." - Tom prior to Munich
An understated moment in an explosive set from December of 2005, when Editors appeared as part of XFM's "Winter Wonderland" at the Brixton Academy in London (check out their 2012 set here). The show is being shared here in the quality it was streamed online in, and as such it doesn't look as wonderful as it could. This was, after all, almost 11 years ago so HD video hadn't really come into its own yet. Also, and unfortunately for us this webstream was cut just before they played their last number, which I'm guessing was Open Your Arms. I hope, however, that it doesn't spoil your enjoyment of the material.
What's interesting about this particular show is that they are playing on a bigger stage than usual, certainly for that point in their musical journey, and yet they look totally at home. There are hints and indicators all over the place of the band they would become around the time of AEHAS when all hell broke loose and they were performing sell-out shows in large venues. There's no better example than during Fingers in the Factories, which sees Tom spinning across the stage and the crowd going ape-shit. Considering the achievements that they made after this, it's fascinating to look back and see the start of it all.
Enjoy the music ;)
1. Lights - download here
2. Blood - download here
3. Fall - download here
4. All Sparks - download here
5. Munich - download here
6. Fingers - download here
All in a Zip - download here
brought to you with lots and lots of lemming-love :) x
