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The Automatic (Paul, Iwan, Rob & Frost) live at Orange Rockcorps in 2008 performing "Raoul"

The Automatic are a Wales based Rock-electro-hybrid band formed in early 2003 and soon signed by B-Unique records. The bands live performance dates, reception, covers and the style of the live performances on the bands tours are listed in this time-line.

Live shows

Style and Presence

It has long been maintained by many critics and by the band themselves that they have a far more raw sound during live performances, often performing songs at a faster tempo than on the more polished studio recordings. Ex-keyboard player Pennie during his time with the band often was described as hyperactive, jumping off amps and climbing whatever the venue provides.[1][2][3]

Covers & Collaborations

The band have a history of covering both artists similar to their own sound such as At the Drive-In's "Arc Arsenal, Ash's "Kung Fu", Elbow's "Grounds For Divorce", "New Sensation" by INXS as well as many other bands who The Automatic cite as influences on their music. In 2006 with the release of Not Accepted Anywhere came the invitation to perform then-current single "Monster" and a cover in BBC Radio 1's live lounge, the band choose to cover R&B artist Kayne West's popular track "Gold Digger", the track involved keyboardist Alex Pennie rapping, whilst singer Rob played flute, the track proved a popular addition live in subsequent 2006 and 2007 tours, on Warped Tour 2007 the band performed the cover with Newton Faulkner, whilst at Leads Festival in the Radio 1/NME tent in 2006 the band performed the cover with Goldie Lookin Chain. In a similar way the band covered 70's disco-pop song "Life During Wartime" by Talking Heads, the cover was performed throughout 2007.[4] With the loss of keyboardist Alex Pennie in late 2007, and the addition of Paul Mullen the band brought in a cover for Live Lounge in 2008, "Love In The Club" by Usher[5], the track used three part vocals from Rob, Mullen and Hawkins, and was premiered at a Swedish festivals during the summer of 2008. The band have collaborated in live performances with other bassists for the cover of "Gold Digger" in 2006 which saw Jamie Allen, a former-sound technician of the band provide bass whilst Rob played flute, whilst in 2008 and onwards Viva Machine's bassist Tom Stephens, and photographer Peter Hill have provided bass guitar in second album title track "This Is A Fix", with singer Rob using the Alesis Micron during the performance of the track.

Live Reception

The band as a whole are generally praised by critics more for their live performances and their raw nature, as opposed to their more polished studio sound, reviewers often note the energy of the live performances, during Alex Pennie's days in The Automatic his performances were often noted by critics, microphone swinging and strangling, pummelling a cowbell, as well as being regarded often as hyperactive.[6] The performance of hit single "Monster" is noted often as gaining the largest crowd reaction[7][8][9], with the departure of Alex Pennie the band took onboard Paul Mullen, Rocklouder.co.uk praised his live addition stating "New member Paul Mullen fits like he’s always been there"[10][11]

Tour dates

2006

2007

Now former vocalist and keyboard player Alex Pennie performed his final show with the band at Get Loaded In The Park

2008

2009

References

  1. ^ NME Indie Rock Tour 2007, NME Free DVD Interview with Alex Pennie
  2. ^ The Full Ponty nme, 2007
  3. ^ Not Accepted Anywhere Review entertainment.ie, 2006
  4. ^ Shockwaves NME Awards Indie Rock Tour is go NME, Jan 30, 2007
  5. ^ The Automatic Radio 1 Live Lounge BBC Radio 1, Jo Whiley, August 20, 2008
  6. ^ The Automatic: ULU, London, Monday July 24 NME.com, July 24 2007
  7. ^ Shockwaves NME Awards Indie Rock Show; London Brixton Academy, Fri Feb 23 NME.com, February 28 2007
  8. ^ The Big Freeze, Battersea Power Station clickmusic.com, September 2008
  9. ^ The Automatic / Alterkicks / Mumm-Ra - Manchester Academy 1 - 14.10.2006 designermagazine, 2006
  10. ^ The Automatic - Cardiff Point rocklouder.co.uk, Phillip May, April 29 2008
  11. ^ the automatic, norwhich, 2008 ulive tour norwhichgigs.co.uk, 2008
  12. ^ NMEBoy Kill Boy- NME Headline Tour
  13. ^ stereoboard "The Automatic Promise Live TV Appearance To Remember"
  14. ^ bbcreview
  15. ^ bbcevent
  16. ^ "T In The Park 2006 lineup, 08 Jul 2006 - 09 Jul 2006, Balado Airfield, UK". Virtual Festivals. 2006. Retrieved March 26. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  17. ^ Gold Digger cover
  18. ^ Tiscali Stage
  19. ^ The View Headline NME
  20. ^ [1]
  21. ^ "The Automatic play Sun session". The Sun. January 12 2007. Retrieved 2008-06-11. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  22. ^ "Give It A Name (London) 2007". efestivals.co.uk. 2007-01-17. Retrieved 2008-08-07. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  23. ^ "The Fully Ponty Music Festival 2007". BBC. 2007-04-26. Retrieved 2008-08-07. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  24. ^ warpedtour2007 Warped Tour Dates - retrieved January 2 2008
  25. ^ "The Automatic Automatic: Double the Name, Double the Fun". Spin. 2007-07-27. Retrieved 2008-06-18. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  26. ^ "The Automatic plot first US headlining tour". NME. July 17 2007. Retrieved 2008-06-18. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  27. ^ virtualfestivalsSummary of get loaded in the park 2007 - retrieved January 13 2008
  28. ^ NMEAlex Pennie's final gig with the Automatic
  29. ^ The Automatic let fans pick their setlist NME - retrieved - February 22, 2008
  30. ^ After a top-three single and debut album, The Automatic are back, with a new line-up and a new album 04 April 2008 northantset.co.uk
  31. ^ The Automatic Reschedule A Few Tour Dates! rocklouder.co.uk
  32. ^ The Automatic Announce UK Tour rocklouder.co.uk
  33. ^ The Automatic to make live return NME Apr 17, 2008
  34. ^ RockLouder
  35. ^ greatescapefestival
  36. ^ "The Automatic To Headline Glastonbury!". Rocklouder.co.uk. 2008-05-08. Retrieved 2008-06-08. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  37. ^ "The Automatic Automatic Interview". hiphopdelight.com. 2007. Retrieved 2009-05-05.
  38. ^ "The Automatic - unrelenting drizzle and Ash". The Automatic NME blog. 5 August 2008. Retrieved 2008-08-10.
  39. ^ gigwise
  40. ^ Jarocin Festival 2009 Line-up, Saturday 18 jarocinfestival.pl, July 17 2009