Sleaford Mods: Invisible Britain
#Gadgees went to 1st screening of Invisible Britain at the Tyneside Cinema, a rockumentary by Sleaford Mods, not having seen them live.
@gerry0504
Certainly, the Sleafords have been added to the #GadgeesBucketList for a live gig.
The fortysomething duo from Nottingham have the look of an angry geography teacher & an electronic geek but produce a vibrant sound & a verbal assault delivering insightful lyrics with graphic imagery; a harsh, realistic commentary on austerity Britain.
The documentary element was a bit of a curate's egg, falling between two stools, two distinct elements : the fan interviews & the real-life documentary interjections.
The former were genuine fans' opinions, pretty much: the best band since The Sex Pistols/Specials. My view is they were more like the current Public Image Limited & just as relevant.
I found the latter element much more interesting albeit lacking narrative.The contribution by Dr Lisa McKenzie, a sociology lecturer, about the under-representation of working class people, was core to this documentary & deserved more space.
(http://www.lse.ac.uk/sociology/whoswho/academic/Mckenzie.aspx)
I urge anyone who has been interested in this subject following the recent Hillsborough revelations to watch, learn more & GET INVOLVED.
@folkastro
What an engaging commentary on modern day austerity Britain. This was a very thoughtful production with intelligent insights from a cross section of the public. For Jason and Andrew think Sex Pistols with Portishead; social commentary and energy; fully engaged audiences. This gadgee is personally looking forward to seeing them when they tour later in the year.
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