I've just returned home from a night out to hear the Adults, the new NZ supergroup fronted by non other than the rather humorous Mr Toogood (yep, the Shihad guy). Also in the band are the lovely Julia Deans (formerly Fur Patrol, but now birthing some lovely solo tunes) and Shayne Carter (probably best known for Dimmer and Straightjacket Fits), who all complement each others' wide-ranging talents, constantly switching instruments and positions on stage. A nice cosy set in the Bacco room in Auckland kept it real and raw, even including some "friendly" heckling, graciously dealt with by Toogood himself - what a champion! You can tell he's been on the circuit for some serious time now. The music itself is not what you'd expect from a Shihad member (though you can hear hints of it here and there), but a range of emotions from meloncholy, to upbeat, to pensive, to romantic to just a little bit dark. You can tell it's a collaboration when you listen to the sounds and the lyrics. The biggest hit of the night was definitely Anniversary Day - a touching and swooning song, I think would melt even though the most unromantic femme's heart (yep, even me!).
P.S. Here's a little something to warm your little hearts...
P.P.S. JT, you are totally a little bit sexy <3
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