by Cohan Chew | Photos by Thanira Rates
15 live shots of the Happy Mondays rocking the O2 Brixton Academy
Celebrating 25 years of Pills 'n' Thrills and Bellyaches on stage
The Madchester pioneers are currently on a UK tour, having already played on their home turf.
Despite only releasing five albums, the ‘Step On’ rockers still hold a loyal fan base with a special affection for dancer and percussionist, Bez. Their last album, Uncle Dysfunktional, was released in 2007 – 15 years after Yes Please. The band has kept out of the limelight, until their commemorative tour this year.
Last night, the band played in the O2 Brixton Academy and the energy was electric. The majority of their set list was comprised of Pills ‘n’ Thrills and Bellyaches tracks – delivering exactly what the fans wanted.
See last night’s set list below:
1. Kinky Afro
2. God's Cop
3. Donovan
4. Grandbag’s Funeral
5. Loose Fit
6. Dennis & Lois
7. Bob's Yer Uncle
8. Step On
9. Holiday
10. Harmony
Encore:
11. Hallelujah
12. Wrote for Luck