Pendulum, Opera House, Boscombe.

THERE aren't many acts who have the ability to perform live dance music with such a lasting impact in the way Pendulum do.

The moment they arrive on stage, the already overly-hyped crowd cannot contain themselves as the first hints of Slam can be heard and the band break into their trademark, distinctive sound. Drum and bass is literally played on the instruments the name suggests, while layers of synthesiser and keyboard create catchy melodies.

The songs may sound similar but Pendulum have found a continuity throughout the structure of their songs that works. Hits from their 2005 album Hold Your Colour, are belted out and greeted with such a noise. Fasten Your Seatbelts, with elements of dub, Blood Sugar, with is rawness and Tarantula that is pure energy are taken from their debut album.

Their new single, Granite may have a slightly more commercial edge to it yet it maintains the distinctive sound of Pendulum. So much so that this could lead to the band playing at much larger venues as they attempt to follow in the path of The Prodigy and become a huge live dance act. Particularly if their new album takes off in the way it could. Based on this evidence, it should.