The Naked and Famous live in concert.
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The Naked and Famous

62
critic concert reviews
electronic

How Good Are They LIVE?

Live Rating  

74
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62
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Critic Consensus

Based on 62 concert reviews, the critic consensus is that The Naked and Famous is rated as an enjoyable live performer, with decent shows overall. The Naked and Famous concert reviews describe live shows and performances as aggressive, exuberant, anthemic, and dramatic.

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Latest Release

Death - Single (May 22, 2020)

Artist Info

Genre
electronic
Origin
Auckland, New Zealand (2007 - present) (2007 – present)
Bio
The Naked and Famous are a two piece indie band hailing from Auckland, New Zealand. The band comprises Thom Powers, Alisa Xayalith, Aaron Short, David Beadle and Jesse Wood, with Powers and Xayalith being the two current active members.
Has Performed With
Vancouver Sleep Clinic, The Colourist, Alpine

Critic Concert Reviews

The Permanent Rain Press (Canada)

March 19, 2018
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Most venues are similar, but the Rio Theatre is a notable exception. A staple landmark of Vancouver, The Rio is primarily a cinema.

Seattle Music News (USA)

March 15, 2018
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The Naked And Famous Reimagine The Hits

Grimy Goods (USA)

March 9, 2018
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Playing in a completely packed Constellation Room in Santa Ana, duo Alisa Xayalith and Thom Powers peeled off the lush anthemics that saturated a number of their hits like, Young Blood, and, Punching in a Dream.

Ambient Light (New Zealand)

April 1, 2017
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Thanks to the generosity of iHeartRadio and 2Degrees, hundreds of music fans were treated to an outstanding night of kiwi music for free. Even better the show was all ages ensuring a whole new generation of fans was able to access some of the hottest acts in town.

Gig Junkies (UK)

February 13, 2017
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Hot off the back of their third release ‘Simple Forms' New Zealand band The Naked & Famous return to Manchester after a four year absence, and the crowd have come in their numbers selling out the Manchester Academy.

Grimy Goods (USA)

December 2, 2016
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In what was a dramatically quick set that left little time for chit-chat, singing duo Alisa Xayalith and Thom Powers saved their fiery croons for the heavy rock and synth anthems that they sent shuddering through the venue's speakers.

Chunky Glasses (USA)

November 30, 2016
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Lincoln Theatre, Washington, USA

Past critic reviews published in

Libel (New Zealand), Chunky Glasses (USA), Parklife DC (USA), Rock On Philly (USA), Live in Limbo (Canada) and more

Image Credit

Nan Palmero [CC BY 2.0] via Wikimedia Commons