Organ - Late Room, Manchester, 17/7/2006
by Dixie Ernill
published: 20 / 7 / 2006

intro
Back to see Vancouver all girl five piece the Organ for a second time, Dixie Ernill at the Late Rooms in Manchester watches them play a fiery and aggressive set and onceagain prove themselves to be very special indeed
Back in April I saw the Organ play in a tiny pub in Manchester in front of about 70 people. They were pretty special that night, so it isn’t any wonder that news has spread (coupled with an increased press) and tonight they are playing in a much bigger venue to three times as many people. Interestingly, the band seem to have attracted a noticeable lesbian following in addition to the disenchanted youths and local scene chasers. All seem equally wrapped up in the angular, aggressive sonic shapes that are being produced. For tonight, the Organ are loud and singer Katie Sketch appears somewhat vexed as she tears into the songs with punk rock abandon, but still remains ice cool throughout. The set consists of much of ace debut long player,'Grab The Gun', but there is also a welcome smattering of unreleased tracks to appease the most ardent follower. Current single, the re-released 'Memorize The City', played at break-neck speed, album standout, 'Steven Smith', nonchalantly disposed of mid-set and the band’s rallying call of 'Brother' all receive great applause from a fervent audience, but it is the pure Smithsian charm of 'Let The Bells Ring'that leaves the deepest mark on yours truly. There is no encore. There is no need. The Organ have once again proved themselves to be very special indeed.
Picture Gallery:-


interviews |
Interview (2008) |
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The Organ broke up in December 2006 just as they had started to taste success both in their native Canada and Europe. Have briefly reunited to record 'Thieves', a final set of six songs, singer Katie Sketch speaks to John Clarkson about the reasons for the all girl group's abrupt break-up |
Interview (2005) |
live reviews |
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All girl five piece the Organ recently toured Britain. At a gig at the London Metro Anthony Strutt sees them play an entertaining set which occasionally hints at brilliance |
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Memorize The City (2006) |
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Atmospheric and ambiguous latest single, re-released from last year, from Vancouver-based all-girl five piece, the Organ |
Grab That Gun (2006) |
Brother (2006) |
Memorize The City (2005) |
Sinking Hearts (2005) |
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