Live Review
Self Esteem, Hammersmith Apollo, London
The second night of her London ‘I Tour This All The Time’ run is perfectly conducted ride through just about every emotion possible.
It’s the third and final act, however, that really cements Self Esteem’s power as an artist. A stripped-back and solo performance of ‘John Elton’ feels utterly heartbreaking and bolstering in one, while ‘The 345’ is as effervescent as is it is cathartic. Throughout the show, there’s also a gorgeous tenderness shared by those on stage, furthering the message of ‘Prioritise Pleasure’ in even the most intimate and simple of gestures.
And, just as the crowd are left gawping at the feat of artistry they’ve just witnessed after the gut-wrenching ‘I’m Fine’ - which has the whole room howling like the dogs of the song - Rebecca pulls another pop culture U-turn and changes the atmosphere entirely: Mr Blobby joins her on stage. A perfectly conducted ride through just about every emotion possible - and a lesson in remembering to embrace the silly moments in life, too - tonight isn’t just enormous, choral and ridiculous: it’s phenomenal."}]
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