The Lumineers have always made songs that were built to be heard live, out in the open.
2016's 'Cleopatra' underlined this, with the band's gutsy take on roots-laden rock having an openly emotive edge.
Clearly striking a chord with fans it promptly rocketed up the charts in virtually every country on the planet, with The Lumineers then kicking off an epic world tour.
Hitting London for back-to-back nights at the Hammersmith Apollo, tickets sold out a long time in advance. Fans snaked their way round the venue, queuing to get in and claim the best spot.
Clash photographer Anna Smith was among them…
