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The Joy Formidable, Oran Mor, Glasgow

There is a simple nature to The Joy Formidable.

"You're just playing four strings and you just hit it hard," explained singer Ritzy Bryan, giving onstage orders to her rhythm section, and while there are layers to the Welsh trio's music there remains something primal at its heart. Their continual touring has paid off, as this was a tight set, even if Oran Mor's acoustics can sometimes be unforgiving for a rock band. Their two albums are presented in more aggressive form live, and there were hardly any moments where the senses weren't being pummelled, with a video screen shaped like a wolf adding to the vibe.

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