The Primitives live in concert.
ON TOUR

The Primitives

9
critic concert reviews
pop

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

73
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Based on 
9
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
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Critics Consensus

Based on 9 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that The Primitives is rated as a watchable live performer, with decent shows overall. The Primitives concert reviews describe live shows and performances as genuine, vibrant, invigorating, and incredible.

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On tour

The Prospect Building, Bristol, United Kingdom (May 1)

Artist Info

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Critic Concert Reviews

Birmingham Live (UK)

May 26, 2016
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So what’s new? Who will write the necessary anthems for today’s gloomed youth? It’s a slow burning punter arrival for the 9.

The Skinny (UK)

April 28, 2010
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“Met her a few years back - was training to be a hairdresser…” Apocryphal or genuine the exchange highlights a peculiarity of reunion gigs a peculiarity that lumbers bands like The Primitives with an additional hurdle.

God Is In The TV Zine (UK)

March 1, 2026
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The Primitives – The Cavern, Liverpool, 26/02/2026

Bearded Magazine (UK)

May 26, 2023
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The possible significance or otherwise of two soft toys hoisted on long sticks either side of the drumkit and why the air con is cranked up to the setting marked ‘Full Bifters’ provide pre-show food for thought this evening.

Bearded Magazine (UK)

July 5, 2022
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On the road to plug excellent debut LP Dead Awake London psych rock trio Black Doldrums pull in a healthy early doors crowd warming the stage for The Primitives.

The Bay Bridged (USA)

June 7, 2017
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Friday night at Brick & Mortar, the crowd was wall-to-wall. The night began with; who played an incredible set. Their sound is invigorating and precious without being pretentious – the timber of a less-angry; with the soul and charm of; . When I spoke to them backstage, I was shocked to learn that they’ve onl

Louder Than War (UK)

May 20, 2012
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Part ex-youth club vibe part coolest place in town it’s the sort of place that keeps music vibrant and vital where when nicely full like tonight it’s a great place to feel part of a gig.

Past critic reviews published in

The Digital Fix (UK), Festival Photo (Sweden)

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Latest Release

40th Anniversary Single (7 November 2025)