The live studio recording of a set favourite, the Escapades ‘Old’ sees the Manchester group with a renewed sense of expression. The mixing and mastering on this live performance is meticulously carried out, it retains the feeling of being sung in a performance while still maintaining the same studio level quality in the arrangement. The vocal harmonies in the chorus, the chanting all just sounds so well pronounced and keenly melodic.
A staple in their live performances and sets, it’s no surprise that the group decided to immortalise the track in this final form. It feels like a song meant for an audience, with so many moments for interaction and singing along, with even the build up and the guitar melody being exceptionally growing on you.