After being disoriented in the rain for a while, I arrived at this tiny hippy café called ACU. Anti-racism writings on the wall made me wonder where I had ended up this time. I guess it was time to board the good ship of Cubical. The Cubical was ready to welcome all of their fans in the country of tulips and weed. In Utrecht the Cubical offered them a pleasant surprise by throwing an amazing gig. Someone must have given the time machine a turn because for a second it felt like we got back in he 60s. This band, which is certainly influenced by Creedence Clearwater Revival, would have been a great addition to the Woodstock line-up. They’ve got stuck in the 60s and that shows off in their psychedelic sound, their recognizable dance moves and authentic appearances.
Psychedelic blues might not be a popular music scene in The Netherlands right now, but that is about to change with the exceptional raw voice of Dan and the bursting energy of this band. Songs like “Like me I’m a peacock” and “Edward the Confesser” bring out the best in Dan’s voice. His raw voice sounds even more amazing live than on the album and it made me realise that I haven’t heard something with such an edge since Kurt Cobain. Alex who plays the guitar got really absorbed in the music, which resulted in an ultimate intense experience of their gig. It was just too bad that there were so few people to enjoy this amazing concert. Although it might have felt like a semi private gig for me, it probably felt like a bummer for this band. Despite of that, they did finish their set and performed like if they were in a sold out stadium. Nothing will stop these guys from playing their crippled tunes for the people that really care about them. Nothing will stop you from being swept off your feet by the sheer power of this steaming band once they get in overdrive. Are you ready to board the good ship of Cubical? Don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes and be prepared to scream your heart out!
