Review By Darren McIntyre Photos By Scott Anderson
Collateral are a 4 piece rock band from Kent, England who came to our attention in 2018 with the release of their debut EP 4Shots. The boys have gone from strength to strength with accolades such as winning Camden Rocks Festival, Ramblin Man Rising Stage, beating 200,000 entrants to open for Bon Jovi and many support slots along the way on their road to world domination. The boys brought us their debut self- titled album in 2020 and this propelled them into support slots with Jared James Nichols, Phil X & The Drills, H.E.A.T. & Skid Row.
The boys released their sophomore album Should’ve Known Better on 24th May and in support of that new release they are hitting the road to bring us a selection of their epic hits and a collection of their new material, tonight they stop off in Glasgow at the famous Barrowlands so please ready yourself for this exciting 4 piece as they stroll onto the hallowed stage and launch into –
Glass Sky – Kicking off we get a deep punchy bass kick that brings a solid snare drum beat that allows this haunting rocker ballad the room it needs to grow, The soulful melodic vocals ease into the production as the classy guitar riffs kick in the doors and let this awesome arrangement breathe, we have a cool funk laden bassline that drops heavy cool tones that flow effortlessly through this foot stomping track as the boys build and bring us a well crafted melodic rock track that has every inch the stadium feel about it.
The composition has a haunting feel attached to it as their is a little mystery running through this cool little number, the boys have really honed their sound and given this track depth, swagger and bags of attitude that really lets the lyrics drive this piece onwards. Angelo is every inch the showman as he struts around the stage with his trademark smile that really gets the juices flowing from this excited Glasgow crowd, as applause floods in from the crowd we move onto –
Elysium – Angelo chats with the crowd and tells us about the premise of this killer track as a solid snare drum kick fills the air as the boys settle into their stride with this cool foot stomper. The full on bassline is handing us sweet, meaty funk grooves that wrap themselves aroung Glasgow tonight as we get into their infectious fist pumping rock n roll that has a crispness to it, the vocals are just soaring as Angelo gives it his all for us tonight as he wanders around the stage tonight and delivers a real edgy set that I think will bring them some new fans for sure. A slick, crisp solo rings out as the place eats up their rasping rock n roll as we watch the boys cover every inch of this hallowed stage and boy are they enjoying every minute of their time as we roll into –
Just One Of Those Days – The track opens with a sweet acoustic strumming as Angelo lets his rock god bring this summertime groover to life. The rhythm section is handing us a solid snare drum beat as bass kicks bring the heavy ended tone that really allows this track the room it needs to spread it’s wings and fly, the bass is handing us a sweet funky full on groove that wraps itself around the slick guitar riffs that are flowing effortlessly through the main vein of this foot stomping rock n roll bruiser as the boys just elevate themselves with a summer smash that has Angelo never sounding better as he steers the good ship Collateral down the road as the boys really open themselves up for a real toe tapping rock classic that has all the ingredients to take this beast onwards, up next –
On The Long Road – Angelo steps forward with his acoustic guitar in his hand as his soulful bluesy vocals let this ballad rocker track make it’s entrance. The tempo is just sensual as the boys bring us a real thought provoking track that has depth, emotion oozing from every note, the bass kicks are controlling the tone as the bassline wanders freely through the arrangement and lets us feel the boys pour their heart and soul into this incredible track that has killer vocals oozing from the stage as we sway from side to side as the place feels the groove wash over us and lets the boys tell their own story as the night goes up a notch with a sweet, clean guitar solo Louis lets rip with a real killer solo that stops us in our tracks, we await the boys as they tell us again how good it is being back in Glasgow before they hit us with –
No Place For Love – A thundering snare drum beat kicks things off as the rasping guitar licks ooze from the stage as this bluesy rocker track brings epic soaring vocals that really set this track apart. The vocals are just sensational as Angelo brings depth, swagger and bags of emotion to this toe tapping track that breaks free from the pack as it delivers killer beats that are wrapped in a cool dark full on bassline that is kicking ass tonight as it releases the sledgehammer tone that works so well with a sizzling guitar solo that is reaching every corner of this iconic venue tonight. Angelo gets the audience to scream back at his as the crowd replies with hell yeah as we catch our breathe as the boys take us into their final track of their short but power packed set as they hit us with thekiller track –
Mr Bigshot – Angelo chats with the crowd and thanks us for coming out to support live music, especially us guys which raises a laught. This is a real cool dark melodic track that comes at us with a sweet rocking punchy snare drum beat that gives this track a real edgy feel as the groove pours from the stage. The bassline is dropping epic funk tones that wrap themselves around this cool venue as the crowd raises their hands in the air and gets behind these boys as they drive their rock n roll juggernaut right through the heart of Glasgow tonight, the soaring rapy vocals fit this rocking arrangement perfectly as the boys deliver a real sludgy groove that is held together with a pounding rhythm section as Ben gets up in our face with a real solid beat as he takes us home and lets the guys leave the stage to rapturous applause.
Collateral –
Angelo Tristan – Lead Vocals / Guitar
Louis Malagodi – Guitar
Jack Bentley – Smith – Bass
Ben Atkinson – Drums
Setlist –
Glass Sky
Elysium
Just One Of Those Days
On The Long Road
No Place For Love
Mr Bigshot
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