9:30 Forum Gathering at Curiosa

I'm actually quite envious about the happenings. Sounds like it could be a great time.

I saw the show last night in Cleveland and here's a few thoughts.

Get there early and find a schedule…somewhere - anywhere. It was like trying to secure top-secret info. And they change the order on the second stage for every show so by the time I arrived @ about 6:00 I had already missed CTC & Mogwai. I was not happy. The second stage @ Blossom was set up in an outside parking lot which was not an insignificant distance from the main stage (where we had pit tix). With the bands on the second stage only playing 30 minutes - it quickly became apparent that it was not going to be reasonable to try to catch every band. So we just hunkered down on the main stage.

The Rapture was much better than expected. I can't take much of them on record, but actually enjoyed them live. Much more rock. Guitars, percussion, sax - with very little keyboard.

It was the second time I had seen Interpol & really couldn't believe it was the same band - they were so much better this time. Maybe it was the sound & mix @ Blossom, but there was so much power to their set. A perfect mix of bass in your chest - clear guitars and vocals & a cool light show. If only it had been dark out. Some of the new songs sounded very good in the set, especially Narc.

I really wanted to see Muse between Interpol & Cure, but no way we were leaving the pit - running over - catch 10 minutes - running back & fighting for our spot again.

Not sure what to say about the Cure. I had convinced a few friends to go [that really weren't fans] based on the setlist I had seen @ Coachella - which was very 'user-friendly'. Very early in their set R. Smith said "We're playing some different songs tonight"…"I'm feeling sad". Truly a harbinger of things to come.

Here's the setlist:
Lost, Shake Dog Shake, Before Three, High, The End of the World, Anniversary, Lovesong, Pictures of You, Siamese Twins, Maybe Someday, Like Cockatoos, From the Edge of the Deep Green Sea, A Strange Day, One Hundred Years, Never, The Promise

Encore: The Drowning Man, Charlotte Sometimes, Faith.

It's getting rave reviews on chain of flowers

My friends did not enjoy. I was loving it. But you know what happens when you're with someone who's not diggin' it - it brings you down a bit. My only complaint was that along with the great older songs - they leaned too heavily on the latest record, which I think is really pretty mediocre, especially when played alongside some classics. The songs they didn't play could make up an entire greatest hits collection (In Between Days, Just Like Heaven, Fascination Street, etc.)

Faith was AMAZING. As was Charlotte Sometimes, and Like Cockatoos. Overall, a nice vibe for a Cure show on a cool rainy summer evening. Should you really ever leave a Cure show feeling happy anyway? :D

I have an extra, Thirsty, but I think you said you're working until late…if not, you're welcome to a lawn ticket from me.

Originally posted by grotty:
The Rapture was much better than expected. I can't take much of them on record, but actually enjoyed them live. Much more rock. Guitars, percussion, sax - with very little keyboard.

That's encouraging. I don't have a problem with dance music. I just like my dance music to rock-out a little. I think that's why I don't like the record so much. Maybe I'll give them another chance. Thanks for the review.

Originally posted by Bagalicious Tangster:
I have an extra, Thirsty, but I think you said you're working until late…if not, you're welcome to a lawn ticket from me.

if anyone has any extra tickets that they CANNOT get rid of at any cost. bring them in with you. My sister and her husband are coming late without tickets. (like 7:30) they were going to just buy box office or try to find some cheap scalpers but if we can help each other out, that would be cool. (presuming i can go the gate and hand a ticket over) I'll be there by 6, brinking at the 932 ;)

Originally posted by grotty:
Get there early and find a schedule…somewhere - anywhere.

HEY, what an idea! How about @ 932 at those reserved tables?!?

Here's the setlist:
Lost, Shake Dog Shake, Before Three, High, The End of the World, Anniversary, Lovesong, Pictures of You, Siamese Twins, Maybe Someday, Like Cockatoos, From the Edge of the Deep Green Sea, A Strange Day, One Hundred Years, Never, The Promise

Encore: The Drowning Man, Charlotte Sometimes, Faith.


I must not be a big Cure fan….that doesnt really sound like "the dream setlist" does it?

If you saw them at Coachella, you would have gotten ALL the big hits…"A Night Like This", "Push", "Inbetween Days", "Fascination Street", "Lullaby", "Lovesong", "Just Like Heaven", "Lovecats", "Boys Don't Cry", etc. It was pretty much everything you'd want to hear. I think on this tour they are catering a bit more to the die-hard fans because the setlist changes every night. Personally, I am waiting to hear "Shake Dog Shake", a personal favorite.

I'll repeat what I wrote earlier…anyone going to park in the Sears lot? Ever had any problems parking there? Just curious…thanks :)

Thanks for the ticket offerings guys, but I can't take Friday off. If I did go, I'd probably get there around 7 and that really doesn't seem worth the hassle.

wow. "like cockatoos"??

i hope they pull out more surprises like that tomorrow.

Nothing from Boys Don't Cry or Seventeen Seconds?

Tragic….

Originally posted by bunnyman:

I'll repeat what I wrote earlier…anyone going to park in the Sears lot? Ever had any problems parking there? Just curious…thanks :)

i parked there for Radiohead last year, and so did 5,000 other people. we didnt have any issues.

Originally posted by sonickteam2:
Here's the setlist:
Lost, Shake Dog Shake, Before Three, High, The End of the World, Anniversary, Lovesong, Pictures of You, Siamese Twins, Maybe Someday, Like Cockatoos, From the Edge of the Deep Green Sea, A Strange Day, One Hundred Years, Never, The Promise

Encore: The Drowning Man, Charlotte Sometimes, Faith.


I must not be a big Cure fan….that doesnt really sound like "the dream setlist" does it?

All depends on what you like I guess. 'Die-hard long time' fans were digging it. The older more obscure stuff was actually great. 1/3 of the set comprised of new stuff that more than likely will not stand the test of time though was a mistake in my opinion. It hurt the flow. I really dislike when bands do this - even though I do realize the reasons for doing so.

Originally posted by bunnyman:
I think on this tour they are catering a bit more to the die-hard fans because the setlist changes every night.

seems odd, if they are catering to the diehards, why have all these other bands play and jack up ticket prices to $75?

(personally, i am glad the other bands are there!)

Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
Nothing from Boys Don't Cry or Seventeen Seconds?

Tragic….

and only 2 from Disintegration. :(

DC will probably get Plainsong as an opener.

If anyone is looking for me, I'll be the good looking guy with the hot chick. ;)

Originally posted by Rob_Gee_a.k.a _Guiny:
If anyone is looking for me, I'll be the good looking guy with the hot chick. ;)

You're just lucky Clovette is out of town… or I'd be saying the same thing.

its getting deep in here.

Common, I can think positive can't I?

I'm always amazed at how many nerds there are on this board. I'll bet it's the first girlfriend for both of you. :D

but rob…I'm not going with you….