Enjoyed the gig as usual, obviously very similar to the iTunes and Forum gigs in terms of setlist. Still can't get my head around the fact that I knew what was coming next....but that aside, I thought there was great energy from the stage and from the crowd.
I think some of the new stuff came across reall well (ALAF, Scribble, Between Stars), but Bird1 and Diamond Jigsaw not as well. Bird1 is a bit moody compared to the rest of the set that is more uplifting - I do love the tune but when its live, I kind of get the feeling it does not go anywhere (and those 'syth plops' hurt my ears!!). Although Stumpet came acorss great at Brixton a couple of years ago...
Was great to hear Dirty Epic but its obviously not part of the 'standard' set as the visuals (screen) were re-used from the Oblivian tour and the lights were not doing much. Great versions of the classics KoS, BS, TMO. Dark (Nu?) Train. I do love the now shortened version of TMO.
Not sure why the gig needed to be a late one (the support did not justify the 4hours of waiting!)...but maybe I am just getting old!
I have to say, I think Downpipe has been a great opening tune on this tour, really kicks the gig of at a great tempo and grabs everyones attention from the beginning.
My colelction of thoughts seems to be in a random order! Anyway, great gig, great venue, great energy
