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Crypta at The Underworld 2024

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When it comes to sound, the Underworld in Camden can be a bit hit and miss and tends to be more miss with heavier bands. I struggled to hear the guitars clearly for Born of Osiris last year and it was the same for both Perpetual Paradox and Phobetor, who were supporting Crypta. It’s a shame as both bands sounded reasonable when I tried them before the show.

It wasn’t much better for Crypta. I could just about make out the guitars when there was a solo, but otherwise the guitars got lost in the bass and drums. Perhaps if the sound person concentrated more on the mix than volume it would be better.

Despite the sound problems I could tell that Crypta were playing really well and I enjoyed it. They’re so young, it did feel a bit like watching a teenage garage band. I was very keen to see them and I love both albums. Hopefully I’ll get to again and the sound will be better.

I was fortunate enough to meet the singer briefly, who was lovely, but my photography skills failed me!


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  1. Anonymous23 August 2024 at 16:50

    It's the curse inflicted by modern sound mixers. You can hear every little thing from the bass player and the drummer, but lead/rhythm guitars outside a very obvious solo? Forget it. As for vocals, what, you want to hear the lyrics? What sort of dinosaur are you?

    I've been to far too many *folk* gigs absolutely ruined by this kind of clueless sonic butchery.

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