Blueboy, 'Dirty (Mags)' @ Water Rat's, London 18.5.24

Last night was an important one: Blueboy's full band reunion show and single launch at the smokingly hot Water Rat's. I was nervous about it because these songs stir up so many emotions that I probably try to keep down and hidden much of the time. Their duo performance at Rough Trade in January took my breath away.
The second half of the set was the full band or 'full fat' version with drums, bass and electric guitar! I really wanted to record 'Dirty Mags' when I saw it on the set list. I noted it was shortened to 'Dirty' and Gemma mentioned this before they went into it. I soon knew why the title had changed - the lyrics to the chorus had completely changed! I suppose Gemma needs to feel ownership over the lyrics to inhabit them but I love the delicious filth of the original lyrics and my insides cackle and hiss every time I hear them.
But I also love that the song mentions my side of town (Acton Town). It's a stormer.