Okkervil River at Òran Mór, 9 Nov Preview

Texan sextet Okkervil River get ready to fill up Glasgow’s Òran Mór in support of latest release The Stand Ins, the follow up to 2007‘s critically acclaimed The Stage Names. Frontman Will Sheff possesses a passion and perceptive gift for words which leaves one hard-pushed to find many indie rock lyricists to match him at this point in time. Known for thematic albums, intricate instrumentation and a lyrical depth and sincerity, it will be refreshing to finally experience the talent of this band as a whole. His many fans include Lou Reed, so prepare to hang onto Sheff’s every intelligent, poignant syllable. [Lauren Mayberry]

Read our review of Okkervil River at Òran Mór.