Hot off the release of their new album, I Love You So F**ing Much*, Oxfordian pop-rockers Glass Animals have been traveling the globe, sharing their bouncy, anthemic hits with as many arena-sized venues as they can. The aptly named Tour of Earth took a break from insane festival appearances and headlining moments at Madison Square Garden to stop at Minneapolis’ wonderful Armory, bringing Irish sensation Orla Gartland along for the ride.

Orla’s opening set was—borrowing the pastiche of reviews—absolutely electric. There’s an immediacy and intrinsic charisma to Orla’s give-it-all performance that makes it irresistible. Featuring a delightful, star-studded stage with just enough negative space for Orla to prance about and strum her guitar with elbow-driven emphaticness, she and her backing band quickly took the little space available to them and made it feel as grand as possible.

Through a brief 7-song, 30-minute set, including one particularly daring and arresting Chappell Roan cover (“Red Wine Supernova”), Gartland and company left an unforgettable impression. This is something she’s apparently been an ace at ever since dropping Everybody Needs a Hero last year. Someone to keep an eye on, Orla Gartland will certainly be back soon and bigger than ever.

Ever ones for spectacle, Glass Animals’ arrival on stage was preceded by a celebration of a pineapple—as is tradition—before the massive I Love You So F**ing Much* banner dropped, and they launched into “Life Itself.” Retrowave patterns in impeccable blues created a scene of neo-futurism, contrasting beautifully with the surreal song content. It felt like a crossroads between a small, intimate show and a massive production, which is the fine line Glass Animals have been walking ever since ZABA catapulted them to meteoric success.

The Tour of Earth tour (a fun sentence to say) showcases the band’s dedication to bringing their sound to as many places as possible. The setlist mirrored this journey, offering a tour through their discography. Each time Dave Bayley made his way into the crowd for an up-close and personal rendition of “Gooey,” you could feel the connection they strive to create—and Minneapolis was no exception.

Some might say that Bayley wearing a Vikings jersey that evening was lazy pandering, but I think it’s a testament to how much these fellas from England genuinely love and care for their fans. Despite their meteoric rise, they’ve managed to maintain a sense of humility and connection.

Certainly, Glass Animals don’t have to put as much effort into their live shows as they do, but every performance is an absolute treat for the eyes. This tour’s charming focal point was a giant Tesla-coil-style glass sphere at the center of the stage, customized to display whatever the band desired—starting the night off by displaying “Minneapolis.” The synchronicity between sound and sight was a masterclass in precision. More than just boastful and explosive, the lighting design was thoughtfully crafted to complement the chosen setlist.

The group ended their night with a necessary rendition of “Heat Waves” for their encore, elevating the already rapturous crowd to previously unimagined levels of excitement and screaming.

The next time Glass Animals visit the Twin Cities, I expect they’ll be playing at Xcel Energy Center or Target Center. Fans should hold on to the memories of this show fondly, as it’s going to become harder and harder for the group to maintain the intimate connection they’re angling for.