nikkic Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 2 hours ago, Vacant0 said: They were great yesterday. New songs were really good (they didn't play either of the rubbish ones from the album) and I disagree that Put Your Money On Me was a weak point. Loved all the lights and the in the round set up. Their entrance was a nice surprise too, as it was the same part of the crowd I was already stood in. I can't complain as it did make for a more enjoyable sold out gig than most, but definitely feel they could have sold way more standing tickets than they did. There was loads of space in the crowd, found it easy to get fairly close to the stage and in/out to the bar and toilets throughout the set. And no, they didn't check IDs at all - just scanned the ticket and let you in. If I'd known that in advance I'd have sold both tickets rather than just my spare, but really glad I didn't. Perhaps it was harsh of me to call it a weak moment. It was still an 8/10, it's just the rest of the gig was 10/10! Agree the entrance was fantastic. We must have been standing quite close to each other! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rylbld9 Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 What a band. First time I've managed to catch them and I was blown away. Big highlights for me were Reflektor, Power Out and My Body is a Cage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadMakesYouFat? Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 Updated rankings after last night: 1. Wembley Arena - 2017 2. O2 Arena - 2010 3. Alexandra Palace - 2007 4. Glastonbury - 2014 Shame to see so many empty seats because I've honestly never seen anything like it. From seated you could see everything going on, like the flash mob dance group, to Will interacting with the crowd as he ran around with his drum in Rebellion (Lies). I loved it! Also helps they weren't touring a terrible album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Low Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 Just seen they're playing in Iceland in August. Would have loved to have gone but it's peak time off season in work and I wouldn't have a look in at this short notice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Lawn Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 Don't mistake me for an Everything Now apologist, but once it hit its stride that gig was out of this goddamn world. Not often you see a gig that good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouseboy11 Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 Very special that, could have done with Win showing our side a bit more love but Will is the better brother anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuna Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 (edited) c**ts Are Still Running the World (Jarvis Cocker cover) (with Jarvis Cocker) Ooft, steady on! Oceans of noise too, not gonna lie, bit jealous there. Nowt off of the EP tho, yowza. Edited April 12, 2018 by Tuna 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalplan Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 (edited) Woah you Thursday nighters copped the best setlist of the UK tour so far imo. 8 minutes ago, Tuna said: Oceans of noise too, not gonna lie, bit jealous there. Nowt off of the EP tho, yowza. No Cars Go? :^) I do declare six off Funeral and nowt (else) off the EP is better than four and one. Edited April 12, 2018 by dentalplan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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T-Mouse Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 Best live band on the planet bar none. What a fucking night. Crown of love was such an unbelievable treat. Sprawl 2 was anarchy. I saw comments about the crowd being shit and I went in cautious. Nonsense. Crowd were splendid. What a night. What a performance. What a fucking band. As you were. TM x 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt - Ed Banger Records Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 Honestly, tonight was flawless, I was a bit sceptical about the ring walk, and Win being a bit too ‘Bono’ but it was stellar, most fun I’ve had at an Arcade Fire gig, the stage set up was great and the set list was really well measured. I’m no huge fan of the newer material but it really works in that set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wonderwhy Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 7 hours ago, Mouseboy11 said: can I steal this photo please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuna Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 (edited) 8 hours ago, dentalplan said: Woah you Thursday nighters copped the best setlist of the UK tour so far imo. No Cars Go? :^) I do declare six off Funeral and nowt (else) off the EP is better than four and one. Touché on No Cars Go Only one off Funeral I'm that fussed on is In The Backseat, the rest are either not going to get dropped (tunnels, power out, rebellion) or I've seen, multiple times. Edited April 13, 2018 by Tuna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuna Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 All these positive reviews are building the excitement a hell of a lot! Hyped af Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouseboy11 Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 1 hour ago, the wonderwhy said: can I steal this photo please? Yeah sure mate, go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cammie81 Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Tuna said: Only one off Funeral I'm that fussed on is In The Backseat, Hoping for that at Glasgow. Doubtful though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Lawn Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 We definitely got the best setlist, I can take or leave most of the EP songs so not bothered about them being left off, but Crown Of Love + Ocean Of Noise + Jarvis was the stuff. They spread the new songs out so they didn't stink out the joint too much and didn't play any of the really egrigious ones. Stage in the round worked really well, I reckon we got more than our fair share of Sarah Neufeld + Regine action on our side, and also that lad who looks like Bjorn from ABBA seemed to dig it over there as well. Loved the bit of them walking through the crowd at the end with PHJB, don't get people's obsession with having to pat them though, they're not Jesus. I was stood right where they walked, and I'm trying to get my groove on but every bugger behind me is barging and shoving hands and phones around my head. Just calm the fuck down lads. I've half a mind to go again tonight tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouseboy11 Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 19 minutes ago, GETOFFAMYLAWN said: We definitely got the best setlist, I can take or leave most of the EP songs so not bothered about them being left off, but Crown Of Love + Ocean Of Noise + Jarvis was the stuff. They spread the new songs out so they didn't stink out the joint too much and didn't play any of the really egrigious ones. Stage in the round worked really well, I reckon we got more than our fair share of Sarah Neufeld + Regine action on our side, and also that lad who looks like Bjorn from ABBA seemed to dig it over there as well. Loved the bit of them walking through the crowd at the end with PHJB, don't get people's obsession with having to pat them though, they're not Jesus. I was stood right where they walked, and I'm trying to get my groove on but every bugger behind me is barging and shoving hands and phones around my head. Just calm the fuck down lads. I've half a mind to go again tonight tho. People went mental over our side as well when Win was in the crowd for afterlife. The karaoke bit for We Don't Deserve Love had my laughing as well. I'd definitely be going again ticket I think if I lived locally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntyyy Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 Heading along to this tonight, pretty excited. Wembley site says Arcade fire play at 8:45, is that accurate? What sort of time has it wound up the last two nights? Takes me a good hour and a half to get home from Wembley on three trains so need to plan my journey times! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Clearest Blue Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 I actually think, outside of festival sets, that was the best gig I’ve been to. Outstanding stuff, danced none stop, had a little yelp of joy on the arrival of Mr Cocker and my girlfriend couldn’t understand way I was so excited. Personal highlight was Sprawl II, crowd around me went mental, led by me haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalplan Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 1 hour ago, GETOFFAMYLAWN said: they're not Jesus What’s the difference between Jesus and Win Butler? Jesus doesn’t walk around New Orleans thinking he’s Win Butler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyShambles Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 Went to the Manchester gig on Sunday which was brilliant. Still can't believe they did Vampire Forest Fire. Just bought tickets for Birmingham Sunday night, couldn't resist. Will be driving down, anyone know any cheap places to park? Ideally want to get away as quickly as possible afterwards as in work on Monday morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacant0 Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 2 hours ago, huntyyy said: Heading along to this tonight, pretty excited. Wembley site says Arcade fire play at 8:45, is that accurate? What sort of time has it wound up the last two nights? Takes me a good hour and a half to get home from Wembley on three trains so need to plan my journey times! Don't think it was bang on 8.45 on Wednesday, but ye they were pretty punctual. The gig didn't overrun. I left just before the end and was pretty drunk so not sure exactly when it finished, but I'm fairly sure it was before 11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt - Ed Banger Records Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 38 minutes ago, Vacant0 said: Don't think it was bang on 8.45 on Wednesday, but ye they were pretty punctual. The gig didn't overrun. I left just before the end and was pretty drunk so not sure exactly when it finished, but I'm fairly sure it was before 11. I made it to the Sainsburys outside the arena at 11.03pm (they stopped serving beer at 11pm, much to my annoyance) so I think the show finished almost bang on 11pm, although 5 mins or so was just the band pratting about leaving the arena to be fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mash011 Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 Very excited for the Best Set of the Tour they're going to play tonight. Have fun fellas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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