Photos and Review by Raven Divito
@rockinshots

The Struts hit Sacramento like a glitter-coated hurricane, storming the stage at Ace of Spades with the swaggering “Primadonna Like Me” and never once letting the energy dip. This wasn’t just another stop on their U.S. tour — it was a full-throttle celebration of the 10th anniversary of Everybody Wants, the debut album that ignited their rise.

And to mark the occasion, the British glam-rockers played the record front to back. It was a rare gift: a chance to hear the album’s hits, deep cuts, and hidden gems in sequence, reminding everyone just how strong it still sounds a decade later.

Frontman Luke Spiller was a force of nature, strutting in sequins with the magnetic charm of Bowie and the showman’s fire of Jagger. He spun, leapt, bantered, and led the crowd through singalongs, jokes, and even a mid-set call-and-response battle that had the chandeliers rattling. His vocals soared from bombastic anthems like “Could Have Been Me” to the tender hush of “Mary Go Round,” where he dimmed the lights and let the audience illuminate the room with their phones.

Behind him, the band was razor sharp: Adam Slack’s guitar riffs bit with infectious bite, Jed Elliott’s bass grooves shook the floor, and Gethin Davies’ drumming kept the entire show pulsing with high-octane precision.

Highlights came fast and furious. “Kiss This” roared with attitude, its chorus echoing off the walls. “The Ol’ Switcheroo” was cheeky fun, while the rare cut “She Makes Me Feel Like” had the crowd dancing despite its pop leanings. Spiller took to the piano for “Young Stars” and “Only Just a Call Away,” showcasing a softer, melodic side before the main set closed triumphantly with “Where Did She Go.”

A brief exit only fueled anticipation before the band stormed back onstage with a stomping, adrenaline-fueled delivery of “Pretty Vicious” to end on a euphoric high.

What makes The Struts special isn’t just the glitter, theatrics, or cheeky bravado — it’s that their songs still hold weight, ten years on. Everybody Wants burned with the same fire it had on release, and the Sacramento crowd was screaming, dancing, and singing every lyric, which proved it.

This wasn’t just a concert. It was a celebration of rock ’n’ roll excess, joy, and spectacle — proof that The Struts are still climbing higher, still burning brighter, and nowhere near finished.

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