[kj] Manchester

[jane.shadforth at shell.com]

I had a quick chat with Rob (the reviewer), just after the Manchester
show. The last time he saw them was Blackpool in 2009, which, (it has to
be said), was a spectacularly good show, (even though I was enormously
jetlagged at the time after just returning from my Earthwatch assignment
in NWT Canada). That show had a fantastic atmosphere, and a lively crowd
throughout.

 

Rob loves KJ, but in comparison to Blackpool, thought the Manchester
show was somewhat lacking, and give those expectations, was a little
disappointed... Although I had a great time, I have to say I'm inclined
to agree - maybe because it was between Notts & London, the band didn't
seem 100% switched on, and perhaps because it was a school night the
crowd were definitely somewhat subdued. Really slow getting going, had a
few small 'moshes' in the middle, and then seemed to run out of steam...

 

London was a different show altogether - great sound, lights etc &
atmosphere, and even though we were falling over the seats at the front,
there was a great party vibe!!!

 

Jane

 

From: gathering-bounces at misera.net [mailto:gathering-bounces at misera.net]
On Behalf Of Paul Rangecroft
Sent: 01 April 2011 18:12
To: A list about all things Killing Joke (the band!)
Subject: Re: [kj] Manchester

 

Review here http://louderthanwar.com/featured/killing-joke-live-review
also mentions sound problems.

"They have been merely good" - possibly a fair assessment in the cold
light of day? I'd say "merely very good!"

On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 12:01 PM, Janean Lancaster <j at jlancaster.info>
wrote:

I was most chuffed at hearing Eighties for the first time!  

Can only echo what you said about the atmosphere being great.  Hope they
keep ESS and Great Cull in the set for future tours, good crowd
pleasers.

I thought the sound was a bit muffled but that could have just been from
where I was - wish I'd got a bit closer, but the crowd surfing and beer
throwing put me off.  Great gig, though.

Cheers,
Janean

 

 

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