Football and music are a volatile combination, in my opinion. Separately they bring out the best and worst of their loyal supporters; from the collective pride of a community seeing their team run rings around the opposing side, to the violent riots accompanying all-to-many international matches. From the excitement of a live gig, to controversial bands given demi-god status, usually with a so-called 'disenfranchised' youth following. Not that I'm mentioning any names, Mr Doherty.
So, where do we end up when both come together? A utopian nightclub where the beer freely flows and everyone is in a permanent state of adrenaline-fuelled elation? Or a war zone disguised as a dingy basement bar, where hand grenades are substituted for cans of Carling and wide-eyed inhabitants storm about in a state of drug-induced paranoia?
The FA's reason for picking Embrace for this prestigious role, after much speculation around the Kaiser Chiefs, was that they were deemed to be currently one of the best guitar bands in Britain. No I'm not doubting the musicianship of McNamara and Co, especially as they gave Coldplay the support slot on their tour a few years back, thus giving them a foot in the industry door, it's just that they seem to lack Performing Energy. Despite their latest track 'Nature's Law' entering the chart at number 2 with uplifting piano tinkling and powerful lyrics, McNamara just doesn't sound like he believes what he's singing; rather like a gospel choir that's lost their faith in their Heavenly Father. Maybe someone should slip some anti-depressants into his mineral water before he steps into the recording studio next time.
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