Opening with Jacques Offenbach's 'Can Can', (you'd recognise it instantly), it was obvious that the Bristolian crowd were in for a treat on Thursday, March 29. Famed for their debut album Costello Music, an entrance from Scottish rockers The Fratellis was imminant.

Once the orchestral piece came to its conclusion, leader singer Jon Fratellis greeted the crowd, played the opening riff of 'Baby Don't You Lie To Me!' from their album Eyes Wide, Tongue Tied, and an hour and a half of cracking indie began. 

Few words were exchanged between the band and the spectators throughout the set, but there was no need for any dialogue in the first place. The Fratellis let their music do the talking, and it talked hits. After a rendition of 'Starcrossed Losers' from their recent album In Your Own Sweet Time, released just two weeks ago, 'Henrietta' was chosen as the first entrant from their first album, and the crowd were audibly delighted.

The fact that more songs were played from that album than any other proves just how big a part of the noughties' music scene The Fratellis were. However, while you might expect a crowd full of university students who grew up listening to Costello Music, and continuously here 'Chelsea Dagger' in the club every Friday night, the reality showed another side to The Fratellis' fame.

Indeed, the main mosh pits were filled with teenagers, however further back, middle-aged men and women were there to witness the show, and as you scanned the audience it was clear that this was a first time at a live gig for many people, while for others it was their umpteenth Fratellis show.

As we journeyed deeper into the setlist, anthems such as 'Whistle For The Choir' and 'Creepin Up The Backstairs' were dusted off and brought out, not forgetting 'Flathead' and 'For The Girl'. 

Bidding adieu after 'Baby Fratelli', there were still four songs left to play to the crowd half-concered about a lack of encore, half-knowing it was only a matter of time before they saw what they came for.

Putting all doubters out of their misery, The Fratellis came back on stage a couple of minutes later, but it took another two songs before the mighty beast of 'Chelsea Dagger' was released from its cage. It goes without saying that this caused the biggest response on the night, and the crowd's involvement in the performance created an atmosphere you could only hope witnessing when Blur perform 'Song 2', or if Franz Ferdinand play 'Take Me Out'. 

Having such a large back catalogue that consists of a song of the nationwide stature of 'Chelsea Dagger' is a sign that a band is something special and an unforgettable part of music culture years down the line.

Being the great people they are, The Fratellis made sure to address this and thank their loyal followers for the journey they've been on since forming in 2005, before closing the set with their traditional cover of Dion's 'Runaround Sue'. 

However long The Fratellis remain touring and creating new music for is irrelevant. They have secured their place in British music's history and will never be forgotten. More importantly, their set at the O2 Academy proved that they're not just an indie band with a famous song that appears on TV shows, no no. They're a quality rock band overall, and we look forward to hearing them a long way into the future.