Cobra Starship
O2 ABC, Glasgow
7^th February 2010

 "I came here to make you dance tonight..."

Gabe Saporta is not happy. "There's no point in us doing this if you can't even fucking hear me!" he declares from the microphone of bassist Alex Suarez, his own faulty mic lying discarded in the middle of the stage. As the entire Cobra Starship touring crew swamp the stage in an attempt to fix the technical error that has halted the band's performance just four songs in, Suarez and guitarist Ryland Blackinton entertain the crowd with the witty and hilarious banter fans have come to know and love.

Oddly enough this disjointed start doesn't hinder tonight's performance. In fact, it is almost an added bonus as fans are given a chance to witness the light-hearted, self-deprecating sense of humour that marks Cobra Starship out as one of the most down to earth and fun loving bands around. Despite having found a more mainstream success with their latest album 'Hot Mess', the band still take time to honour their roots and blast out oldies, 'The Church of Hot Addiction' and 'Bring It (Snakes on a Plane)'.

The newer material fits into the set list well and 'Hot Mess', 'Nice Guys Finish Last', 'Wet Hot American Summer' and 'The Scene is Dead; Long Live The Scene' all get their Scottish live debut tonight. If the reaction from the exuberant crowd is anything to go by, Cobra Starship are still at the top of their game and capable of making kids the world over dance like they just don't give a damn.  With rowdy, radio-friendly closer 'Good Girls Go Bad' still ringing in the ears, the crowd spilled out into the cold winter street after having nothing short of a brilliant time.

-- Lucy