The Automatic @ Glasgow ABC, 2006.10.09
Fresh Rating ✩✩✩✩✩
At first glance you might have thought the Ritalin had run out, but if you’ve seen The Automatic before you wouldn’t have been surprised by the pace, energy and enthusiasm - these guys aren’t here to be cool, they just fucking love it. They battered out raw, edgy tunes from the start and left everyone gagging for the hits.
Keyboard player Pennie could hold a show on his own; cheeky and attention seeking with an epileptic crowd pleasing presence and even his own rendition of Kanye West’s Gold Digger. Even if you only think you like these Welsh rockers, you must see them live, they are unbelievably entertaining - expect to sweat, a lot! Keep that Ritalin away from this band and keep them on that stage.
Kenny Nicholson