The 22-20s

The 22-20s, Nine Black Alps at London Astoria, Sat 22 Jan

Review by Rosanna Alam

There’s nothing quite like a good angst ridden thrashing when triggered off at the right time and place. And after overdosing on a lot of sentimental weepers last year, it’s about time we had some angry young men venting aggressively about their discontent rather than being defeated by it. Seizing the moment are Nine Black Alps, who bounce erratically off the walls like an infected ping-pong ball of rage.»