Sadly I couldn't get their early enough and only caught the last few moments of the Iron Worzel set. They're a cool band that you guys should check out if you get the chance.
Hydromedusa were on soon enough, and they played a set of what I imagine was mostly new material, as well as a couple of "classics" They always put on a good show, and tonights was no exception. The new material sounded good for the most part, with it continuing to head down the retro stoner rock path they're setting for themselves. I'm looking forward to them putting out a new album in 2015.
Sleep came on after about 10 minutes of NASA radio chatter, and played an abbreviated version of Dopesmoker. Sound was both loud and clear, which was great (though I did have earplugs in for most of the show). They seemed to get all the songs I know out of the way first, and the last half of the set was material I'm unfamiliar with for the most part. They played their new track The Clarity as well as Holy Mountain. Overall it was a cool show, but didn't quite reach the same highs as the one last year in Melbourne. I did have a few more drinks under my belt then though. I felt the set was maybe a little long (it was over 90 minutes) but I doubt die hard fans seemed to really object (I'm a bit more of a filthy casual). That said, it seemed to me like the crowd was a little flat by the end, not sure if this was a combination of them playing all their most popular tracks first, or if people were just tired/too stoned. It was quite warm inside the venue as well.
Mike, Al and Jason were all in great form. Jason Roeder (also from Neurosis) is a great drummer, and was a pleasure to watch on the night.
It was good to see Sleep again. I'm not sure I'd rush out to see them again (unless their new album is great), but a great time was had.
As always, here's some shitty photo's:
