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Manchester band Blossoms are celebrating their most recent number one album by performing five sold-out shows across five different venues in their home city in just five nights. Blossoms’ fifth album was inspired by a news report about the theft of an eight-foot fibreglass model gorilla in Scotland, which frontman Tom Ogden then wrote an indie-pop anthem about. The album, named after the gorilla, has now become a muse and mascot for the band, with Blossoms even taking a replica of “Gary” on tour.
Ogden believes “anything can be a song, if you approach it in the right manner,” and Blossoms have certainly proved this with their latest album. Although some critics have dismissed the band’s Gary album as “ultra-shallow”, Ogden maintains that there are deeper tracks, saying “there is depth on the album, of course, because there are songs like Mothers, which is about friendship and growing up.”
Blossoms have been touring the UK for several years and have now achieved four number one albums. They recently played their largest headline gig to date with a crowd of 30,000 people at Wythenshawe Park in Manchester. Blossoms have avoided resting on their laurels, though, and have continued to grow in confidence, even taking their love of 80s pop to new heights with a special edition of their recent album, featuring cover versions of popular songs including Lady Gaga and Whitney Houston.
One reason for Blossoms’ success could be their willingness to embrace the more playful aspects of their work, which has allowed them to connect with a wider range of fans. Although the Gary album may seem like little more than a gimmick at first glance, it has become a hit with audiences of all ages. Ogden admits that he “underestimated people’s appetite for the ludicrous,” and he now believes that the success of the album is due in part to its “entry point” of being so off the wall.
The venues that Blossoms have chosen for their mini one-city tour are all beloved spots that the band has played at before. They include Manchester Academy, The Ritz, The Albert Hall, Victoria Warehouse and Apollo. As Ogden reflects on the band’s journey, he maintains a keen sense of gratitude and a fond affection for the memories held within the walls of these iconic locations. Once again, Gary the gorilla will be watching on from the wings as Blossoms take to the stage
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