Neck Deep fans are once again questioning what happened to the band’s huge Alexandra Palace show after fresh discussion online suggested the night may originally have been filmed for a proper live release.
A Reddit thread got our attention this week after fans pointed out that professional cameras and a film crew were visible throughout the sold out London show, which took place during the band’s biggest headline run to date. Some fans also noticed footage from the night later appeared around the Sort Yourself Out music video campaign, adding even more fuel to the rumours.
One theory being discussed online is that the release may have quietly been shelved because of Ben Barlow’s voice during parts of the set. It is important to stress that this is purely fan speculation, with nothing officially confirmed by the band.
Interestingly though, a lot of fans who attended the show seem to disagree with the criticism entirely. While some clips online capture moments where Ben’s voice sounds rough around the edges, many fans actually say that added to the atmosphere and made the performance feel more genuine and live.
Honestly, the bigger conversation here is how rare proper live albums and concert films have become in the modern scene. Years ago, live DVDs and full show releases felt like a huge part of alternative music culture. From Bullet In A Bible to The Curse Of Curves era live recordings and festival DVDs, fans used to get loads of chances to relive massive moments from bands they loved.
That is why the idea of a professionally filmed Neck Deep Alexandra Palace release feels so exciting to people. It was a milestone moment for the band, and the thought of having that preserved properly is something a lot of fans clearly still want.
Whether the footage ever sees the light of day is another story entirely, but fans definitely have not stopped asking about it.