The intentions behind this release are entirely sound, heralding – as it does – the return of Irish post-grungers Kerbdog, 17 years after apathy inexplicably felled them in their prime. Like most live albums though, the sound quality on Congregation is less than remarkable, and including only one new studio track means it will just about provide the requisite nostalgia boost to old fans awaiting the comeback album proper. Newcomers would be better off discovering the real gold on 1997’s On The Turn.
(this review was originally published in the Oct 2014 edition of buzz magazine)
GARETH PIERCE 