Witnness Festival, 06 August 2000 Cluas.com
Ronan Casey 2000

Sunday morning and Turn are not the most obvious hangover cure but they rocked any shakes away with random precision. Now slimmed down to a three piece, the Kells band were late and welcome additions to the bill and they got The Witnness 'More' tent off to a flyer with their edgy, catchy and euphoric rock. They're certainly missing the dash of sweetness that the departed Fiona added with her poppy keyboards and OTT backing vocals so hopefully their rise won't take an, erm, turn for the worse. Frontman Ollie Cole has a natural stage presence and a charm that makes the band that little bit special. First thing in the morning it's a bit too much to stomach at times but with tunes as good as forthcoming single 'Too Much Make Up', the ecstatically lapped up 'Beretta' and a wonderful 'Facedown'. Turn are a band with a lot to offer.