Karl Wallinger‘s band World Party returned for their first UK dates in 10 years to celebrate the release of Arkeology - a massive 5 CD collection of 70 never-before-heard tracks.
The tour saw them perform at the Royal Albert Hall on Thursday 1 November, in a special show that saw Karl Wallinger explore the band’s vast back-catalogue.
Formed in 1986, World Party carried the torch for intelligent pop and outstanding live musicianship, amassing 5 critically acclaimed albums including the Grammy nominated Goodbye Jumbo, which was named the first ever Q Magazine ‘Album of the Year’. Their hits include Ship of Fools and She’s the One, later recorded by Robbie Williams.
After an excellent support set from Irish singer-songwriter Gemma Hayes, World Party created a memorable night for those in attendance.
In a show which attracted 4* reviews from The Arts Desk and The Guardian, one of the most respected songwriters of his generation and his tight-knit band delivered an outstanding set, relying both on the singles which hit charts all around the world, as well as some well-received rarities.
World Party’s Arkeology is available to buy now on Amazon
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Setlist
Waiting Such A Long Time
Put The Message In The Box
Who Are You?
Is It Too Late?
Ship Of Fools
Way Down Now
Vanity Fair
She’s The One
Sweet Soul Dream
Love Street
God On My Side
When The Rainbow Comes
Is It Like Today?
Sooner Or Later
Beautiful Dream
Everybody’s Falling In Love
Call Me Up
What Does It Mean Now?
Mystery Girl
Thank You World
