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Everyone can see and the sound is so much better. More bands should encourage this!
Feb 4, 2024
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This is more of a take than a rec but if an artist or band is touring a record they recently dropped, they should play the entire album live! It makes for such a great concert experience. I have two examples.
First, I saw Mk.gee in September last year. I’m pretty sure he played every song from Two Star & the Dream Police. He changed up the setlist from the album tracklist plus performed a couple older songs to fill out his stage time but it was all thematically consistent.
My other example is Black Country, New Road. I just saw them in May and I’m almost certain they just performed Forever Howlong front to back, with the addition of one track from Live at Bush Hall. Now this might be an exception because with Isaac (the previous frontman)’s departure, obviously the band can’t really play tracks from their first two records. Still, it doesn’t take away the fact that with their new setup, they had a phenomenal show.
Playing the whole album is also greatly rewarding for the artist’s core fanbase; the ones who memorize lyrics, run streams up, buy merch, and return for future shows.
I think it’s beneficial for the artists too as it creates a symbiosis between recording and touring. It forces them to think more critically about concept and vision and in return, come out with a record that’s cohesive as it is appealing. That way, each tour will be its own unique snapshot in time instead of being another go around where they play their hits from different eras.
First, I saw Mk.gee in September last year. I’m pretty sure he played every song from Two Star & the Dream Police. He changed up the setlist from the album tracklist plus performed a couple older songs to fill out his stage time but it was all thematically consistent.
My other example is Black Country, New Road. I just saw them in May and I’m almost certain they just performed Forever Howlong front to back, with the addition of one track from Live at Bush Hall. Now this might be an exception because with Isaac (the previous frontman)’s departure, obviously the band can’t really play tracks from their first two records. Still, it doesn’t take away the fact that with their new setup, they had a phenomenal show.
Playing the whole album is also greatly rewarding for the artist’s core fanbase; the ones who memorize lyrics, run streams up, buy merch, and return for future shows.
I think it’s beneficial for the artists too as it creates a symbiosis between recording and touring. It forces them to think more critically about concept and vision and in return, come out with a record that’s cohesive as it is appealing. That way, each tour will be its own unique snapshot in time instead of being another go around where they play their hits from different eras.
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I love a concert venue with a GA balcony. It’s perfect for people like me who can’t stand for as long as I used to. And people like me who are too short to stand in the back. The view is still fucking fantastic and I can sit when I need to.
Saw the Vaccines last night and they were so goddamn good. I’m still crushing so hard on Matt Hitt after all these years. (If I could post videos you’d realize they‘re all focused on Matt).
Thus Love opened for them and they were also really good! Their sound reminded me of The Strypes a little. My bf bought me their record on the way out and I can’t wait to listen.
Saw the Vaccines last night and they were so goddamn good. I’m still crushing so hard on Matt Hitt after all these years. (If I could post videos you’d realize they‘re all focused on Matt).
Thus Love opened for them and they were also really good! Their sound reminded me of The Strypes a little. My bf bought me their record on the way out and I can’t wait to listen.
Jan 22, 2025
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🎵They are great and so underrated! There is something so magical about listening to music in the comfort of your home, but being transported to the effervescent atmosphere of a live show.
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🌸Get a haircut, get rid of some clothes you haven’t worn in years, get a new houseplant, get in touch with the changing season, get grounded, get stoned, get in touch with some old friends, get some ice cream, get going
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Maybe not *the best* but it was certainly one of the more enjoyable movie theater experiences I’ve had. December 2019, went to a 6pm weekday showing on a whim after a friend called me to see if I could go. I knew next to nothing about the plot, didn’t realize the whole thing would be in black and white and screened in an almost-square aspect ratio, yet was enthralled for every second of it.
Turned out to be the last movie I saw in theaters pre-pandemic.
Turned out to be the last movie I saw in theaters pre-pandemic.
Oct 31, 2024