Larsen B Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 This indeed was a very good gig. I'm not a big fan of the Manics at all, I only like the Holy Bible, but it was an excellent show. A much better gig than the debacle of Kings of Leon on Saturday.Nicky Wire telling Jamie Oliver to fuck off was also very good.It was alright, but mentioning the Cup Winners Cup almost encouraged some Stand Free. The new songs were shite, the acoustic part pointless, and the setlist a bit iffy, but there were some pretty good moments. However, my highlight was probably some leopard-skin-legging-wearing young lass outside, complaining to her mate on the phone that everyone was wearing beige.My favourite gig of the year was the National in Glasgow. I may have posted that already, but I'm too lazy to check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen B Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 To be fair, they hardly played any of their newer material. I only clocked a few (Your love alone is not enough, Send away the tigers and Rendition... perhaps there were more). Out of a 90+ minute set that's not too bad. It was good to hear some Holy Bible tracks too. I was really suprised that they opened up with, 'Motorcycle Emptiness'... after that I kind of realised that we were in for a semi-greatest hits sort of set.They played Autumn Song, which was awful, although it made Everything Must Go sound refreshingly streamlined in comparison. They only played Yes off the Holy Bible as far as I can remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsh Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 Last nights Manics setlist:Motorcycle EmptinessAutumnsongEverything Must GoRoses In The HospitalIm Just A PatsySlash N BurnRenditionYesLa Tristesse Durera1985Your Love Alone Is Not EnoughEnola/AloneYou Love UsIf You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be NextThe Everlasting (Acoustic)Masses Against The Classes (Acoustic)Send Away The TigersShe Sells Sanctuary / Motown JunkLittle Baby NothingYou Stole The Sun From My HeartOcean SprayA Design For LifeSuperb setlist. They obviously rate Lifeblood as highly as I do now. 1985, however was, as always, sublime. 5 songs from Send Away the Tigers. All brilliantly delivered. Could have done with more new ones with it being the Send Away the Tigers tour, but when they are playing all those classics it's fine by me. Just the one from the Bible. They were favouring Generation Terrorists last night - no bad thing. Jimmy Dean and the Wire seemed to enjoy themselves. I don't think you could ask for much more from a Manics show in 2007. I hope they're as good tonight in Edinburgh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Insurrection Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 And here are a couple more vids from my favourite show: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bluesxman Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 She Sells Sanctuary / Motown JunkI assume that's not a Cult cover and the Manics have a song of the same name, not being a follower? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swingin' Ryan Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 I assume that's not a Cult cover and the Manics have a song of the same name, not being a follower?It was actually a Cult cover. They did about a minute or so of the song before going into Motown Junk.Thought the gig was brilliant last night. I was delighted to hear Slash and Burn. Masses Against the Classes sounded really good acoustic and the new stuff held up really well I thought, particularly Rendition.Highlight for me was Motown Junk and Nicky's skipping at the end.They also played the Manics new Christmas tune as everyone left, which was good fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bluesxman Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 It was actually a Cult cover. They did about a minute or so of the song before going into Motown Junk.Thought the gig was brilliant last night. I was delighted to hear Slash and Burn. Masses Against the Classes sounded really good acoustic and the new stuff held up really well I thought, particularly Rendition.Highlight for me was Motown Junk and Nicky's skipping at the end.They also played the Manics new Christmas tune as everyone left, which was good fun.Ha nae bad.I don't like them at all these days but I dare say if I'd been there I could have handled that set on the whole, lots of good ones in there. No 'Faster' or 'From Despair To Where' though....'Motorcyle Emptiness' as an opening number must have been immense..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsh Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 Edinburgh just edged it last night with Suicide is Painless getting the acoustic treatment instead of Masses Against the Classes, which got the full band, replacing Rendition.Kevn Carter instead of Enola / Alone was the only other change.Heaps of grade A banter throughout. They love Edinburgh. Probably the first and last time I'll see a band on consecutive nights so I'm glad it was with the Manics.My "gig of 2007." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jalepeano death Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 Daft Punk at Rockness The Chair at Woodend BarnJulian Cope at BelladrumHidden Masters at the Lemon Tree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 I am actually hearing these shouts on the Jonah Matranga gig in Tunnels 2. It was a really, really, really nice gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all_his_engines Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 I've been to so many great gigs this year that it's very difficult to choose, though a few that stand out are:GHOST @ Mono (Glasgow)PAIN OF SALVATION @ Robin 2 (Wolverhampton)OCEANSIZE @ Moshulu IRON & WINE @ Queen's Hall (Edinburgh)DAMON & NAOMI @ Lemon TreeAll absolutely stunning gigs, both in terms of performance and setlist selection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swingin' Ryan Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 'Motorcyle Emptiness' as an opening number must have been immense.....It was indeed, it was a slightly different version with a (keyboard) strings and guitar intro.Edinburgh just edged it last night with Suicide is Painless getting the acoustic treatment instead of Masses Against the Classes, which got the full band, replacing Rendition.Aw, I would have absolutely loved a full-band version of Masses and an acoustic Suicide Is Painless, but it was nice to hear an acoustic Masses as a bit of a change.I would say the Manics on Sunday was my gig of 2007. The Joanna Newsom gig was stunningly beautiful in every way, but to see my favourite band ever in as small a venue as I'm ever likely to see them, in my home town, was the winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unbroken Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 i think the best gig i have been to this year was mark eitzel at the lemon tree, still got a couple to go, got pelican/high on fire next week and then coliseum the week after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_inthehills Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 hmmm..... difficult to think back 11 months, but I'd say...Larikin LoveThe DamnedJulian CopeNew Model ArmyI need to dig out my collection of ticket stubs and see who else I went to see this year.peteinthehills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsh Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 It was indeed, it was a slightly different version with a (keyboard) strings and guitar intro.It's the "Greatest Hits" version intro Aw, I would have absolutely loved a full-band version of Masses and an acoustic Suicide Is Painless, but it was nice to hear an acoustic Masses as a bit of a change..Fully. Never heard it acoustic before, so it was nice to hear it live. But the full band version reminded me what I liked about this song so much - a great racket with added shoutage!Suicide is Painless was awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarmaTsunami Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 However, my highlight was probably some leopard-skin-legging-wearing young lass outside, complaining to her mate on the phone that everyone was wearing beige..Hah! That was my girlfriend's sister. And she was complaining to us! She had a brilliant time. Apparently Nicky Wire gave her a grape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jf9tp2wd40 Posted December 7, 2007 Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 lightning bolt @ tunnelsduracell @ tunnelsthe academy is @ glasgow garageAFI @ barrowlandsEnter Shikari @ barrowlandsthomas truax & kitchen cynics @ musashiny toy guns @ tunnels/king tutsyou me at 6/ flood of red @ king tutsfrank turner, dive dive & beans on toast @ tunnelssaosin @ moshulusilverstein @ moshuluthe streets @ moshulugallows @ tunnels Jonah matranga @ tunnel 2 blood brothers @ tunnelsdevil sold his soul @ moshulu/kefhelogoodbye @ abcparamore @ ABCthere are probably more... it has been a fairly amazing year for live music for me, deciding on ONE favorite is hard, but i think its gunna have to be jonah matranga @ tunnel 2, it is actually probably the best gig i have seen in my life, the atmosphere was amazing, his voice was amazing, and it was truely a pleasure, and a great honor to put that show on Thanks everyone else who mentioned it, im glad it was as special for them as it was for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulboy Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 Draytones @ Moshulu was by far the best gig for me this year. Pity apart from the support act there was only bout 5 people there to see it. They were amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Steven Dedalus Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 Just saw a band called Miracle Fortress, and they were unbelievably great.EVen though they were playing to about 8 people.If they swing by Aberdeen, y'all should definately check them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam 45 Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Just saw a band called Miracle Fortress, and they were unbelievably great.EVen though they were playing to about 8 people.If they swing by Aberdeen, y'all should definately check them out.No Aberdeen date. They played Glasgow 3 days ago but unfortuntaely i missed it. They sound great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkt Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 A lot of disapointments this year. My favourites would be:1. Paul Vickers & The Legg @ The Tunnels2. Gruff Rhys/ Espers/ Boom Bip/Euros Child @ The Lemon Tree (just an overall fantastic night)3. The Fratellis @ Virgin Festival, Baltimore (on the 2nd stage at 1pm, 103 degrees farenheit, dancing down the front in a very relaxed ned-free crowd)4. Sonic Boom Six @ Cafe Drummonds5. Beastie Boys @ Virgin Festival, Baltimore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen B Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Hah! That was my girlfriend's sister. And she was complaining to us! She had a brilliant time. Apparently Nicky Wire gave her a grape.I initially read that as grope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time Machine Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Gee whizz, not been on this site for ages.Been to a lot, but off the top of my head I would have to say Black Rebel Motorcycle Club at King Tut's in March - superb.Must also mention The Brian Jonestown Massacre at T In The Park - only getting to play for 30 mins though - ridiculous. Great entertainment however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkaline Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Not sure that i could choose an absolute favourite, but these are gigs that i enjoyed thoroughly:Wheat @ Indian SummerCinematic Orchestra @ the Lemon TreeJeniferever @ the TunnelsAereogramme @ the Classic GrandCaptain @ MoshuluThe Streets @ MoshuluiLiKETRAiNS @ the TunnelsJonah Matranga @ the Tunnels 2Oceansize @ MoshuluThe Rapture @ Indian SummerMidlake @ Indian SummerMonetary constraints prevented me from going to as many gigs as i usually would over the course of the year and admittedly i did miss quite a few gigs i would've really liked to have been at. But, i saw a lot of bands that i liked over the year as well so all was not lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus.H.Christ Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 The Hives at the ABC in glasgow was a highlight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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