The last time the ADC was packed with this kind of eager anticipation was before the long awaited Blueprint gig: five guys in suits, five microphones, and lots of cheesy boy band favourites. But last night was something else entirely. Over the Bridge returned, to launch their album Under the Influence. Despite initially being unsure quite what to do with their hands, the group showcased their skills in arrangement and crowd pleasing with a rousing opening mix of Black Eyed Peas’ Tonight’s Gonna be a Good Night, with Coldplay’s Viva La Vida.

The unique atmosphere was generated by a remarkably balanced vibe. This was, of course, half Westlife pop concert: the smoked entrance, screams of ‘We love you, Tom Keen!’, and key change pyrotechnics. But it was also half Take 6: beautifully blended, musically sincere, and technically sound. A winning formula. No mics, no barstools, just nine singers on a stage creating a level of intimacy that reflected how at ease each member was when performing, whether that be Pete Aisher leading the high energy Shake a Tail Feather, or Johnny Langridge crooning Somewhere over the Rainbow, (in which I found myself acutely aware of how very grateful I was for the chair beneath me).

Introducing A Whiter Shade of Pale, Nick Chapman told us that we had come to the right place for a night of ‘great singing’, ‘high quality entertainment’ and ‘devilish wit’, but joked that we had chosen the wrong night. I beg to differ; the evening had all three in abundance. The singing was exceptional, entertaining a packed house, and the performers' wit demonstrated far more than their claim to being ‘sad, lonely Musos’ who take pleasure in discovering songs which ‘have the same harmonic sequence’. They demonstrated an understated self-referential humour that set them apart from Cambridge's a capella hordes. Renditions of old favourites Penny Lane and Hey Jude, each with a freshened twist, brought delight for all ages. Particular highlights (aside from Mr Langridge’s momentary threat to disrobe) were the dynamic, polished production of Daft Punk’s Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger with Cry Me a River, and the distinctive Queen/Dizzee combination Another One Dance Wiv Me.

Over the Bridge overcame a static start to fulfil their promise of a Good Night; in the cold light of day, I do find myself longing for Yesterday. Genuine requests for the release of singing OTB dolls, voiced afterwards in the bar, only confirmed my praise. Any chance?