Nekrogoblikon San Diego Concert reviews
Stunning performance by Paulo Nutini
Nekrogoblikon, a pop-singer from Paisley, near Glasgow, in Scotland, emerged around eight years ago as a mumbly and somewhat effete performer. Despite his Latin name, his parents ran a chip-shop in that town, serving fish and french fries.
The last five-year-layoff has seen him reinvented as a mature bluesy performer with Motown influences. His delivery was immaculate, with the set list lasting an hour and a half, marred slightly by the incomprehensibility of his inter-song banter. Someone should remind him that, on this side of the Atlantic, the movie “Trainspotting” is shown with subtitles.
The stunning performance concluded with five encores, all richly deserved. I justify this exuberant review with the disclosure that I have booked a ticket to see him again at Terminal 5 on September 22nd when he finally launches his brilliant new album “Caustic Love” over here.