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Subject: (idm) An Autechre Opinion Here is a review of the Sheffield Autechre gig, as printed in the University Newspaper. Not written by me. "Autechre are one of the more popular bands that the Hallamshire has boasted for quite a while. The event was a sell out, unusual for the Hallamshire, and expectations were high. After we were subjected to various bizarre noises from the DJ, Autechre began their set. Autechre are a [italics] hard techno band, in the purest sense of the word. Their industrial beats shudder in your stomach, and we're treated to an abundance of rumbling sub-bass and electronic bleeps. So, I suppose that it might have been a little disappointing for the Autechre duo to spot so few people moving - I think that I counted about six. All in all, I must say I wasn't really sad when it was all over. The music was undoubtedly first rate for way out techno heads; but for mere mortals like me it was, well a little boring. I really would have given anything for just a little melody. Only the penultimate song, boasting a Chemical Brothers type groove, got me anywhere near excited." As one of the six, I must say I really quite enjoyed it. Perhaps list readers may care to compare and contrast with g303's review, if they still have it.

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Wrong side of the Penines. In Manchester on the 19th of November (a miserable Sunday evening) Autechre packed out the pokey small Roadhouse and plenty were dancing. The music was undoubtedly first rate. All in all, I must say I wasn't really sad when it was all over - in fact it had made my weekend. Reference to the Chemical Bro's shows the reviewer is into his trendy techno pop and wanted to review a Chemical Brothers gig. Just goes to confirm my Lancastrian prejudices against Yorkshire folk - I mean six people dancing. If you go to the cinema in Yorkshire do only six people watch the movie - the rest just eat the popcorn? Ash.