Reviewed by:
Glam Adelaide
Review by Fran Edwards |
25 February 2023
Silverchair was an amazingly successful band from the â90s and 2000s. After years at the top, more ARIA Awards than any other artist, five albums that debuted at No 1and various other awards (including many for Daniel Johns songwriting), they went into âindefinite hiatusâ in 2011. They still have a dedicated fan base.
It was a big challenge for solo player Liam Griffin to replicate a three-man band, but with the assistance of technology, he achieved a similar sound. Opening with The Door, from the 1997 album Freak, he had the audience onside. This followed with other crowd favourites, such as Emotional Sickness and Anthem for the Year 2000.
Showing some excellent guitar work, Griffin went on to perform several other songs. âWait til Tomorrow ', the title track for this show, was well received, as was âReflections of a Soundâ. Griffin changed guitars frequently to accommodate the differing feels of the music, which caused him a little problem with tuning (guitars are affected by the heat, and it was hot).
After several more from the bandâs large catalogue Griffin gave us a medley of three of the earlier tracks including âMadmenâ, âPure Massacreâ and âIsraelâs Sonâ then closed with the popular âStraight Linesâ, (not mentioning the obligatory encore).
Overall it was an enjoyable look at Silverchairâs legacy, it would flow better if Griffin can improve his chatter to cover the inevitable breaks while he changes instruments. However, it is definitely recommended for Silverchair fans!