Their gig was the first time the four- piece have darkened a Peterborough stage as they embark on a nationwide tour to promote the new album, Nothing Worth Having Comes Easy.

It's an aptly chosen title considering the rollercoaster ride they've endured since forming in 2005 – a record deal, a handful of Top 40 charting singles from their debut album, and then a split from V2 Records, all within the space of about 18 months.

But the tumultuous ride doesn't appear to have fazed the band, and they seem mighty pleased with their efforts on this second album.

Frontman Jon Windle (looking like a monochrome Dennis the Menace) takes to the stage and engages in some brief friendly banter before launching into the first track on the new album, Money Wheel.

Very soon we're in sing-along-potential-band-anthem territory when LMT play another new track, She Looks Like Audrey Hepburn (admittedly, it's almost impossible not to learn the catchy chorus within seconds . . . would-be indie popsters take heed!), and the crowd grow more animated by the minute as the band continue apace with their tight set and obvious glee at such a well-received reception.

The singing and foot tapping turns into full-on pogo-jumping with lager in hand as the opening bars of Sexy In Latin (the highest chart placing single from the first album) ring out. More high-octane shenanigans follow, with House Party at Boothy's and Man I Hate Your Band.

Support on the night came from Cardiff four-piece, indie-come-pop out- fit Innercity Pirates. Meanwhile, city boys The Brackets kicked off the night's music with a tight set of well-honed numbers, with the catchy guitar lines and driving rhythm that havebecome their trademark.

8 out of 10

External link:
Little Man Tate website www.littlemantate.co.uk.