THE PINEAPPLE THIEF

JORDAN BLUM

VENUE WORLD CAFÉ LIVE, PHILADELPHIA, USA DATE 22/11/2024 SUPPORT RANDY MCSTINE Led by the superbly vulnerable vocals and cynically poignant lyricism of Bruce Soord, The Pineapple Thief have been going strong for 25 years. That’s particularly impressive given that they’ve released 15 studio LPs without ever losing sight of what makes them singular (a characteristic balance of sophisticated arrangements and top-notch songwriting). Tonight’s show clearly reflects that, as the quartet journey through the last decade or so of their recording career (including a full recreation of 2024’s It Leads To This) with plenty of variety and panache. Aided by touring guitarist/singer Beren Matthews – who also contributed to It Leads To This – and a great opening solo set from Randy McStine (Lo-Fi Resistance, Porcupine Tree), The Pineapple Thief have…

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