I have never been a close follower of Turin Brakes indeed I have never actually heard the Optimist LP all the way through until Monday night.  

This was the first night of a 10th anniversary UK tour of the said record. The venue was around ¾ full and with little in the way of lighting effects the band played the Optimist LP front to back.

 

Soon into the groove the next fifty minutes were enjoyed by both the crowd and the band.

This formed the first part of the set and after returning to the stage the band continued for another hour or so, turning out song after song for the back catalogue and a new ep.

 

The Monday Blues are quickly consigned to the bin!

 

Pete