The Cooper Temple Clause

The Cooper Temple Clause are taking their brand of experimental rock imagery around the country in support of their 3rd single 'Let's Kill Music'. Yet to release a full-length album, The Coopers headlining set is limited to 35 minutes. This may not seem very long, but half an hour in the presence of these very capable young men is not to be taken lightly. Their expectedly intense *live performance does not transmit to the audience despite their firmest efforts. Instead, the majority of the on-lookers decide to do just that: *look. They watch the talented musicians swap instruments mid-set on numerous occasions with just a handful creating a mini mosh-pit.

Their talent has not served them well so far in their relatively short career. Of their three singles, 'Let's Kill Music' is the 1st to have been on general relase; the other two being in very limited *fancy box-sets. This has clearly led to a lack of exposure among those who do not have at least one finger on each of the many musical pulses pumping around today. The occasion had the setting for a great gig with a venue small enough to encourage a powerful and intimate show. The fact that the room was but *half-full did nothing to help the atmosphere.

All three lead tracks from the singles were played with 'Panzer Attack' receiving the best reception as it closed the set. A personal highlight was that of 'The Devil Walks in the Sand' - as the 2nd song played it sounded immaculate with throws of passion usually saved for a loved one. This band need more fans if their live shows are to fulfill their clear *potential *because musicianship is nothing without appreciation.