Matt MacMaster, Journalist

Last Splash may or may not have deserved this sort of reverential treatment, but Deal and co delivered a rock-solid argument on its behalf, and it’s still a bloody good listen – especially at the Enmore turned up to 11.

It was a solid gig that showcased a great new set of songs from a master craftswoman, and it felt good to have her back again.

By track four, Now I’m Your Gun, patience runs thin and a tough slog remains. Weaksauce.

he songs became longer and the jams got heavier, culminating in Two Steps, Twice for the final encore, during which the place almost tore apart.

The set was generous and ladled on the gravy, and the very specific space-rock guitar fuzz they monopolised in this country was in abundance.

Psychic is a fantastic listen: a fluid blues/deep-house cocktail that boasts breathtaking depth. Dive in.

The mix was great, they played well (extra points to guitarist Douglas Castle – great axeman) and there’s always room for more throwback Britpop, even if it’s slightly derivative.

The album never takes off; it’s a sweetly woozy listen without a natural start or finish.

Paracosm will fuel very different sorts of parties than Within And Without, but it’s still very much designed to be enjoyed with other humans around. Highly recommended.

Separating artists from their art is difficult and personal. But this is one time this reviewer just couldn’t.