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I went to see them at Wembley as well. Only a casual fan I spose.
Before a few weeks ago I only knew three songs. I did some heavy listening before I went though.
Overall I would give the show a 7/10 - good but not in the top tier - I think the main thing it lacked was that little bit of extra magic - its quite hard to define and explain what that is.
Would I see them again?
Probably - if they were playing locally and not too expensive.
Before a few weeks ago I only knew three songs. I did some heavy listening before I went though.
Overall I would give the show a 7/10 - good but not in the top tier - I think the main thing it lacked was that little bit of extra magic - its quite hard to define and explain what that is.
Would I see them again?
Probably - if they were playing locally and not too expensive.
Another thread resurrection alert....
Off to see them tonight at the Bath Forum in, er, Bath. It's the 20th anniversary tour of the album "This Is My Truth, Tell Me Yours", a shortish tour of thirteen dates this month. It'll be the 5th time I've seen them, going way back to when they were a four piece in 1993.
Looking at the set lists published already, they're not just playing songs from that album but most of the others too. Can't wait, although these days, I'm more of a fan of The Killers.
Off to see them tonight at the Bath Forum in, er, Bath. It's the 20th anniversary tour of the album "This Is My Truth, Tell Me Yours", a shortish tour of thirteen dates this month. It'll be the 5th time I've seen them, going way back to when they were a four piece in 1993.
Looking at the set lists published already, they're not just playing songs from that album but most of the others too. Can't wait, although these days, I'm more of a fan of The Killers.
PurpleTurtle said:
I’m going to the Shepherd’s Bush Empire gig on Friday with a couple of mates, can’t wait!
They were fantastic, PT. I'm a bit meh about the support (Gwenno Saunders) but the boys more than made up for it.The gig is definitely in two halves and they played a couple of left field songs. Won't spoil your fun by going further but they were superb last night.
GloverMart said:
PurpleTurtle said:
I’m going to the Shepherd’s Bush Empire gig on Friday with a couple of mates, can’t wait!
They were fantastic, PT. I'm a bit meh about the support (Gwenno Saunders) but the boys more than made up for it.The gig is definitely in two halves and they played a couple of left field songs. Won't spoil your fun by going further but they were superb last night.
Anyone listening to the new album out today then? 
Signed album not arrived via Mr Postie just yet so I'm having to listen via YouTube this morning to "The Ultra Vivid Lament" via that method. Obviously the two singles "Orwellian" and "The Secrets She Had Missed" stand out but there are several other absolute crackers on there, none moreso than "Afterending" which is rocketed into my Top Ten Manics songs, what a beautiful song.
Have 300 miles of driving ahead of me on Sunday so hoping postie gets here by then.
Signed album not arrived via Mr Postie just yet so I'm having to listen via YouTube this morning to "The Ultra Vivid Lament" via that method. Obviously the two singles "Orwellian" and "The Secrets She Had Missed" stand out but there are several other absolute crackers on there, none moreso than "Afterending" which is rocketed into my Top Ten Manics songs, what a beautiful song.
Have 300 miles of driving ahead of me on Sunday so hoping postie gets here by then.
Bit of an odd one for me. I dislike the production of almost all their studio albums to the extent that I don't listen to any of it more than once. Even when I like the music. Great live band though.
The one exception being the Holy Bible. I must've listened to that from start to finish a thousand times. I'm not even sure it's been engineered that differently to the others; perhaps the music is just good enough to overcome it. The US mix is a real eye opener... fascinating to hear how subtle differences in production can totally change the feel of a song.
P.s "yes" is easily their best song.
The one exception being the Holy Bible. I must've listened to that from start to finish a thousand times. I'm not even sure it's been engineered that differently to the others; perhaps the music is just good enough to overcome it. The US mix is a real eye opener... fascinating to hear how subtle differences in production can totally change the feel of a song.
P.s "yes" is easily their best song.
I think the production on “Postcards” and “Rewind the film” is brilliant, nothing consistent between them, different producer and locations but I just think they are really well crafted albums, helped not least by some great songs.
FWIW “Autumn Song” is my favourite followed closely by “Sleepflower”
FWIW “Autumn Song” is my favourite followed closely by “Sleepflower”
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