Review of The Saturdays at Oxegen today.
Atmosphere: A packed tent of fans who knew every word of every song illustrating the Oxegen crowd's love of a quality afternoon pop slot, with a decent live band providing the oomph. Approximately 20 pairs of short shorts per metre.
High: An opening with intention of Ego and the Girls Aloud-lite's first single Up. A brilliant interpretation of Just Can't Get Enough. And Frankie.
Low: Few intense firework moments, just a nice chart ramble.
Quote of the set: An audience member's cardboard sign that read "Bend Over Frankie". Oxegen: the gentleman's festival.
Overall: A tent transformed into a Top of the Pops set for 45 minutes. The Saturdays will never been Queen's of pop. They lack the grit, personality and hits of their girl group predecessors, but there is something hypnotically enjoyable about their studio-perfect vocals, benign tunes, and family-friendly choreography.
Stars: 3.5 out of 5.
