Leftfield - The Marble Factory, Bristol - 25th May 2023

There’s something melancholic about seeing the electronic generation reach middle-age.

With Underworld, Orbital and The Chemical Brothers all active and touring, their greying hair is a reminder that time comes for us all.

Their music, which soundtracked so many youths, was designed for that stage of life: visceral, hedonistic, unpredictable and exciting. We’re used to the idea of the aging rock star, but seeing older men behind decks is largely a new experience.

But, just as Jagger and Macca can still put on a show, so too can the rave heads. In fact, with superior technology, it’s likely that they sound much better than they ever did. In Leftfield’s case, based on this showing, it’s hard to believe they’ve ever been mightier, even with an accordingly middle-aged crowd looking to roll back the years (aren’t we all?).

Indeed, Neil Barnes is even content to dispense wisdom, as a booming voice echoes around the venue at the start of the set with advice such as, ‘Be aware of your body’, and, best of all, ‘Keep your phones in your pocket as much as you can to show respect for other people’.

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