The Human Value

The Human Value is a classic case of a band being more impressive, more varied and more affecting live than can ever be reproduced in a recording.
Lead singer Turu is a tousle-haired ball of energy with a voice of such depth and resonance that it teeters on the verge of being frightening in the constricted space of The Fly. She is a darker Shirley Manson, a deeper Beth Gibbons of Portishead and blows the socks off Moloko’s Roisin Murphy.
Guitarist and backing vocalist Hiram was similarly solid in his performance and provided an added depth to Turu’s vocals, melding easily to form the dark harmonies which the band so effortlessly produce.
The drummer’s arms were a blur most of the time and it was a wonder she could keep up the pace for the entire forty-minute performance.
By far the best track was the final song which was blinding in both energy and sound and kept the audience transfixed until the last note.
The three-piece band from LA are over in the UK until November to promote the release of their self-titled album.
The only downside was the disappointing turnout that should not be taken as any indication of the standard of their performance.