The National

[Zoo Music Girl]

And I chose the opposite dates for AF and TN because I knew you'd be there, having your tantrums/obsessing over musicians much older than you

Is that directed at me? I only obsess over one musician and his age is entirely irrelevant

[Tuna]

I secretly think Win Butler is kind of hot

[Zoo Music Girl]

How the hell did you quote me from another thread? Witchcraft!

Besides, thinking someone is kind of hot is a world away from my feelings for Mr Cave. And I'm pretty sure Win is younger than me.

So nerr

[Zoo Music Girl]

Okay he's 18 months older than me. Surprising.

[Tuna]

Anyway. I'd love to see Gospel, delightful song.

[Zoo Music Girl]

I just looked it up!

I thought AF were all younger than me. This is a happy development.

[Zoo Music Girl]

Have I mentioned that I am really excited about this gig? Cannot concentrate today AT ALL.

Just doing some obsessive setlist checking and Abel has popped up a lot on the other European dates. I am keeping the faith.

[Chris E]

I went to Manchester last night and they blew me away all over again. Stunning gig. I seem to be making a habit of getting close to Matt Berninger too. Last time I saw them, he was on the floor at our feet screaming Squalor Victoria. Last night, this happened.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Tw4j2AckOQ

[Zoo Music Girl]

Chuffed to read a positive review! I've got a good spot at Ally Pally armed with a pint of red wine. Bring. It. On.

[Zoo Music Girl]

Looks like the visuals might be good.

[Tuna]

red wine by the pint? definitely the national

[Zoo Music Girl]

It felt right somehow. Didn't get All The Wine or Abel though - bit gutted and sure you guys will get them tomorrow!

Anyway, fuck me was that amazing. I LOVE them. And the crowd were pretty shit but I was going a bit mental anyway. Such a perfect cathartic experience.

Bloodbuzz Ohio, England, Squalor Victoria, Afraid of Everyone, Conversation 16 - all so so good. Mr November was amazing. Matt came into the crowd, right by me in fact, was pretty awesome. Either that or Vanderlyle were the highlight. He stepped back a little from the mike and the whole crowd sang every single word. Absolutely spine-tingling.

Gorgeous visuals, perfect band, Bryan's drumming was insanely good! (And he was wearing a Grateful Dead t-shirt, which probably only Scruffy will appreciate.)

The new album is awesome live. Humiliation and Graceless kicked so much arse! Fucking hell.

Have to say though despite the fact they've been partially ruled out for Glasto I'm just not sure how well they'd go down in a high-profile slot. I just think the audience need to know and love the songs somehow.

His voice, my God, so unbearably gorgeous.

Edited November 13, 2013 by RebeccaD

[Zoo Music Girl]

Slow Show! That was brilliant too. And Mistaken for Strangers. They did such a long set and it was so perfect but I wanted them to play forever.

[Zoo Music Girl]

And Terrible Love! That was so good too.

Okay I'll shut up now.

[Zoo Music Girl]

No, sorry, one more thing to say: how good is About Today?! Need to get that in my life and pronto.

And now I'm done.

[Tuna]

glad you enjoyed :-)

slow show is always a highlight.

[Zoo Music Girl]

Hooray! Glad to know someone was listening

[When Jokers Attack]

Quality. Glad you enjoyed.

[Zoo Music Girl]

They need to headline The Park at some point. That stage was made for them, with an appreciative crowd. Would be beyond perfect.

[Neville Street]

They were great tonight. I was also v close to where Matt was during Mr November, although I would have been a bit nearer if I hadn't shuffled infield a bit between the main set and the encore.

Difficult to pick highlights, but if forced I would say Squalor/Conversation/Available section, and the whole encore was amazing.

Need to sleep but still buzzing!

[Zoo Music Girl]

I'm buzzing like crazy! And it took me ages to get home.

I shuffled inward as it went on but when I realised where he was I came back out again to see him

I just love this band, they get into my soul somehow.

[admscott]

They were really really great tonight. Second time seeing them. Both incredible.

[Zoo Music Girl]

I went to Manchester last night and they blew me away all over again. Stunning gig. I seem to be making a habit of getting close to Matt Berninger too. Last time I saw them, he was on the floor at our feet screaming Squalor Victoria. Last night, this happened.

I started watching this but then it completely crashed my phone! What happens? Will try and watch later.

Anyway, setlist below. Pretty much perfect except for lack of Abel. Not sure what 29 Years is though? Surely Slow Show? Forgot to mention Fake Empire last night - another clear highlight.

Don't Swallow the Cap

I Should Live in Salt

Mistaken for Strangers

Bloodbuzz Ohio

Demons

Sea of Love

Afraid of Everyone

Hard to Find

This Is the Last Time

I Need My Girl

Squalor Victoria

Conversation 16

Available

29 Years

Slow Show

Apartment Story

About Today

Pink Rabbits

England

Graceless

Fake Empire

Encore:

Lean

Humiliation

Mr. November

Terrible Love

Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks

Edit: I see 29 Years is an old one - not sure they played it though.

Edited November 14, 2013 by RebeccaD

[Zoo Music Girl]

Yeah I think so. I'm pretty sure Available was followed by Slow Show.

You just can't get the staff these days!

[russycarps]

one song off alligator???

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