nikkic Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 1 hour ago, Hugh Jass said: Looking at last night's setlist I think I made the right decision switching my tickets to Wednesday. Still would have been great though. All 4 nights were brilliant set list wise but I agree Wednesday was the strongest (for me personally anyway) so glad I picked it. The reviews from everyone on here have been very positive, really shows the band are on top form at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRLY Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 it took a while to get going last night I think even tho I thought the new tracks sounded ace. England was the first one to get all the crowd singing properly, then they dropped off a bit again but I think I need my girl onwards was amazing and everyone else around me seemed to love it too. Secret fuckin meeting! I was happy with the oldies we got, even Lucky You was surprisingly well received down the front. Vanderlyle to end was excellent. didnt change my opinion on this is the kit, but I felt a bit sorry for them having to contend with the noise of the room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkic Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 I was going to ask what everyone thought of This Is The Kit. I arrived late on Weds, literally just as they finished, which was annoying. Anyone think they were any good live? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 14 minutes ago, nikkic said: All 4 nights were brilliant set list wise but I agree Wednesday was the strongest (for me personally anyway) so glad I picked it. The reviews from everyone on here have been very positive, really shows the band are on top form at the moment. That said, having looked at Tuesday they got Sea of Love, Mistaken for Strangers and Graceless. Next time I'm just going to have to go every night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jyoung Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 I think that doing these short residencies and switching up the set list is great. Chances are if you're a fan of the band, you're gonna have a great time regardless of which night. Obviously as we've seen, afterwards you compare set lists and maybe wish you went to another night but going to the gig and knowing that there will be two or three unexpected oldies or an unpredictable cover puts the excitement into it and makes it such a special moment. That's what going to a gig is all about and maybe in recent years its lost a bit of that. I'm jealous of all of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diva Sam Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 Hope they do another couple of dates next year. I mean I know they've got Northside but surely they'll chuck in an O2 date in there somewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gucci Piggy Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 What the fuck that Wednesday setlist??? Hard to Find > All the Wine > Slow Show > Conversation 16 > Bloodbuzz Ohio, plus Pink Rabbits ffs. And even Mr November which we didn't get on Tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diva Sam Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 50 minutes ago, Will-2609 said: What the fuck that Wednesday setlist??? Hard to Find > All the Wine > Slow Show > Conversation 16 > Bloodbuzz Ohio, plus Pink Rabbits ffs. And even Mr November which we didn't get on Tuesday. Yeah Tuesday had the worst Setlist IMO although we did get Graceless and This Is the Last Time. We had every song off of SWB minus I'll Still Destroy You! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanderlyle Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 Yeah. Little bit annoyed that I got the Tuesday setlist not the Wednesday... but was still worth every penny. Got to say though, I really don't like Turtleneck, which is probably the first song I've ever listened to at a National gig and wanted to end. And i don't get Sleep Well Beast as a track, although I think it may click at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyour Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 I'M EXACTLY LIKE YOU, VALENTINE, JUST COME OUTSIDE AND LEAVE WITH ME! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Music Girl Posted September 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 6 minutes ago, Vanderlyle said: Yeah. Little bit annoyed that I got the Tuesday setlist not the Wednesday... but was still worth every penny. Got to say though, I really don't like Turtleneck, which is probably the first song I've ever listened to at a National gig and wanted to end. And i don't get Sleep Well Beast as a track, although I think it may click at some point. Yeah, I still think Turtleneck is a turd of a song. Hopefully they'll ditch it from sets soon after this tour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 4 minutes ago, Zoo Music Girl said: Yeah, I still think Turtleneck is a turd of a song. Hopefully they'll ditch it from sets soon after this tour. Turdleneck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalplan Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 Turtlehead 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Lawn Posted September 30, 2017 Report Share Posted September 30, 2017 If anybody has anything to say about This Is The Kit that isn't overwhelmingly positive then I'll cheerfully put their eyes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fowls Posted September 30, 2017 Report Share Posted September 30, 2017 So what are everyone's opinions on El Vy now some time has passed? I think it might be just a smidgen better than any National record... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty_dog Posted September 30, 2017 Report Share Posted September 30, 2017 3 hours ago, fowls said: So what are everyone's opinions on El Vy now some time has passed? I think it might be just a smidgen better than any National record... still growing on me but getting better with every listen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Zepplin Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 I really like El Vy, not more than the national but I like them, very fun. I saw them in Amsterdam, happened to be playing when I was over there for the weekend and was a great gig, Matt was really relaxed and having a great time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Am I the only person on here that likes Turtleneck? It’s a right old racket, in a good way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalplan Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 1 hour ago, Badlands said: Am I the only person on here that likes Turtleneck? It’s a right old racket, in a good way. Nah I like it, it’s a bit of a fun curveball. Not blown away by it but same goes for most tracks on the album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostdancer1 Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 it's Matt's vocal style which makes it awful for me. yelping "salvation" or "waiting years for" or "turtleneck" on the 2nd chorus, and the way he sings each chorus sounds like he was hungover and just bashed it out in 1 take and then fucked off. it always sounds like he's straining to hit a certain height but can't get there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fowls Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 19 minutes ago, ghostdancer1 said: it always sounds like he's straining to hit a certain height but can't get there. That's exactly what I love in Matt's screaming! He already does the strained shouting live for Mr November so I thought it was interesting he chose to use it on record too. I definitely think it sounds a bit out of place on the record with all the other sombre tracks, but it sounds great live. Maybe should have been a B-side? I'm surprised they don't have more songs for Matt to let loose on. Turtleneck and System Only Sleeps... sound far more El Vy than recent National to me (part of the reason I brought it up). Personally, I'm glad Matt's carried some of that over into the new record. Bit odd that National have suddenly picked a sound so similar to Brent Knopf's though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty_dog Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 9 hours ago, Badlands said: Am I the only person on here that likes Turtleneck? It’s a right old racket, in a good way. I like it a lot but it's a shouty when he's doing it live Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 I don't mind Turtleneck either to be honest. In terms of next year's festivals, would Citadel be an option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mash011 Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 1 hour ago, Hugh Jass said: I don't mind Turtleneck either to be honest. In terms of next year's festivals, would Citadel be an option? Yep definitely got them down for Citadel, don't think there's many other places they'd fit in well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 I've been listening to TWFM religiously since the gig last week... I finally get it! On a par with High Violet for #1 now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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