Photograph by Ian D. Hall.

Originally published by The Birmingham Mail.October 2009.

Some might baulk at the idea of a gig with a set list containing just a handful of songs but with The Enid what you lack in quantity you more than make up for in quality.

Starting the show with the wonderfully dynamic Apocalypse…Judement Day was a masterstrokea as it enraptured the audience and set the tonefor the rest of the evening.

Much praise must go to lead guitarist Jason Ducker whose presence at the front of stage was equal to the founding father of the band and superb pianist Robert John Godfrey, as he proved elegantly on the tracks Chaldean Crossing and Riguardon-The Dancing Lizard.

Jason’s guitar playing was simply divine and a joy to watch. This should not detract from the other members though, as all played with complete cohesion, drive and desireto show that that particular music could be played live once more.

The band finished a fantastic night of Progressive Rock with the excellent Something Wicked This Way Comes.

Ian D. Hall