Psychedelic Porn Crumpets returned to SWG3 Galvanisers with a set that was loud, relentless and packed with fan favourites from across their ever-growing colourful catalogue.

After their iconic dramatic Italian Opera “performance” by their tiny turtle mascot Rodney, they wasted no time getting started, opening strong with “Bills Mandolin” before launching into “Salsa Verde” from their newest album Pogo Rodeo, released in October last year. From the first few minutes it was clear the pace wouldn’t drop and it didn’t. The energy in the room was immediate, with crowd surfers appearing by the second song as the Glasgow audience matched the band’s intensity.

The Aussie Perth psych-rockers show no signs of slowing down creatively. Having released two albums last year alone — Pogo Rodeo and Carpe Diem, Moonman — and nearly one record every year since 2016, they seem to have a never-ending source of inspiration. That prolific output gives their live shows a dynamic edge, jumping between eras without missing a beat.

A major highlight of the night was “Found God In A Tomato” from their debut album High Visceral Pt. 1. The fan favourite took centre of the set, its sprawling, hypnotic sections drawing huge cheers and offering one of the most immersive moments of the evening.

Tracks like “HOT! HEAT! WOW! HOT!” and “Hymn For A Droid” kept the momentum high, the band locked in tight while the crowd surged and sang along. At one point it was mentioned that Glasgow crowds are always among the best on tour, something that felt undeniably true given the reception. It could also explain why they always make sure to grace the city with a visit.

They closed the main set with “Another Incarnation” from Carpe Diem, Moonman, ending on a powerful note before returning for an encore. The final stretch being “Terminus, The Creator,” “Incubator (V2000),” and “Cubensis Lenses” made sure no one left disappointed, wrapping up the 90 minute show that was high energy from start to finish.

Article: Reanne McArthur