Bennnnn
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When I saw the Mountain Goats locally this year it was in a seated theater. I was in the front row, but nobody stood at all…until the encore then everyone stood up. Kinda weird though.
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threesunrises
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I have been to plenty of "sit down" shows including Damien Rice, Glen Hansard, The Swell Season and similar acts all of which were sit down until the end.
I just can't quite comprehend how someone would sit during Eucalyptus (unless, they are unfamiliar with the song or not really much of a fan)
The worst offense was when my husband and I saw Soundgarden at the Tower Theatre in 2013 - we were so lucky to even get tix thru the fanclub presale about halfway up the first balcony / loge. Everyone in our immediate area sat, someone actually asked us to sit down - umm, yeah that wasn't about to happen. There was a photo posted on WXPN radio's blog and you could see my husband and me standing and everyone sitting near us. It was beyond bizarre to me.
dbarila
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I've had a mixed bag at the Tower Theater. I've seen Arcade Fire (National were actually the opener but I didn't know them at the time
) and Smashing Pumpkins where almost everyone stood. Then I saw Fleet Foxes where almost everyone sat.
threesunrises
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100% agree, as does my husband. Would much prefer something in its place.
Also, I don't really ever need to hear I Need My Girl again. It's so funny how some people love those songs and I tolerate them
threesunrises
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Damien Rice at the Tower was a sit down, expectedly so. Temple of the Dog was a stand up show from beginning to end. Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile were sit down. Bob Weir was stand up all night. Eddie Vedder solo was sit down (until the very end) Also, a very mixed bag.I've had a mixed bag at the Tower Theater. I've seen Arcade Fire (National were actually the opener but I didn't know them at the time
I've seen a lot of shows there, including Death Cab / Franz Ferdinand double bill. I was surprised that everyone sat for DCFC, but stood for FF. (Which worked out for my kids as they liked Death Cab more and were pretty young at the time, so they could see)
dbarila
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When was the DCFC/Franz Ferdinand show? I saw them as a double bill back in 2005 or 2006 but it was over in Camden at the Tweeter Center (whatever it's current name is) in it's indoor configuration. I had pit tickets so I had no choice but to stand for both.
Bennnnn
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I love Graceless, but agreed on I Need My Girl. The Nashville show was the first time I’ve seen them play it without going into This Is The Last Time (a song I prefer). But while we’re at it, I’d throw in Don’t Swallow The Cap and Fake Empire. I’ve seen then play those live at basically every show, and they have been on most show downloads I have. I like both songs generally, but I’d take a change up live. I haven’t gotten sick of Mr. November live yet.100% agree, as does my husband. Would much prefer something in its place.
Also, I don't really ever need to hear I Need My Girl again. It's so funny how some people love those songs and I tolerate them
threesunrises
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OMG you're right - it was at Camden, not the Tower. We had seen Franz Ferdinand in Upper Darby the year before - I was mixing the shows up.
wokeupnew
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Agreed on I Need My Girl. I think it's too "on-the-nose" sappy. I'd rather Matt's lyrics be just a little bit more cryptic. I also feel like Pink Rabbits is played out. I remember when TWFM came out that and finding that to be one of my least favorite songs only for the band and most fans to absolutely adore it and play it live constantly. Give me Sea of Love, Humilation, This is the Last Time, Don't Swallow the Cap. I absolutely love Graceless though.100% agree, as does my husband. Would much prefer something in its place.
Also, I don't really ever need to hear I Need My Girl again. It's so funny how some people love those songs and I tolerate them
tvham
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I think I really love I Need My Girl because the first time I saw it live at Treasure Island Music Festival in 2015 Lauren Mayberry from Chvrches came out and sang it with Matt as a duet.
threesunrises
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I don't think I'll ever get sick of Mr. November. I love watching the band on stage when Matt is out in the crowd.
I agree to a certain extant on Don't Swallow the Cap. My husband always says he doesn't need to see The Day I Die ever again and then when he sees it, he loves it.
I am ridiculously spoiled, I've seen them 48 times so far, tomorrow should be 50, (would have been so appropriate for MSG) but I blew off New Haven a couple weeks ago. So, I've seen a lot of songs.
I love when others get excited about seeing a song because I remember how I felt at those first shows I attended. And, to be honest, I still feel that way when seeing them.
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wokeupnew
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has this turned into an unpopular National opinion thread? lol
This and System Only Dreams in Total Darkness. probably my two least favorite songs off SWB and they feel completely unrelated to the vibe/feeling of that album. I think because SWB was on the heels of the Grateful Dead boxset they went a little bit more jammy/rocky, but it's still extremely restrained.
threesunrises
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It's a great song! I've seen Lauren Mayberry & Phoebe Bridgers sing it with them. We also saw Lauren sing Guilty Party with them at ACL and My Backwards Walk (Frightened Rabbit) in Glasgow
UGGGHH - ETA: We saw the ethereal Lisa Hannigan sing I Need My Girl with them as well.
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threesunrises
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No. No. No. System is a great song and I will never tire of it!!!
It's ok to not like every song by a band that you love. Don't ever be a blind follower.
threesunrises
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Agreed on the "sappiness" of INMG.
I will fight you over Pink Rabbits! Husband dislikes it but LOVES Humiliation. So awesome to get that in Chicago, DC & Philly. Def need Sea of Love again.
Bennnnn
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Uh yeah I agree here too. I think they’re fun enough live, but I’m never itching to hear them.
Also…I love Pink Rabbits a ton. I always love seeing them play it live.
Bennnnn
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Have fun at the MSG show! That will probably be wild. I’ve never see them play in that huge of a place.
threesunrises
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Thank you. I think it's too large of a venue for them, so it will be interesting. I saw them at Barclay's in Brooklyn on the TWFM tour and thought it was too big of a venue. Sound was bad (I had seats, not GA)
Saw them at Agganis Arena in Boston in 2019. We did have rail, and it was great. Not sure how the sound was towards the back or in upper levels. That said, MSG is a different beast, and when I was last there for a concert (Pearl Jam in Sept '22) it sounded great all the way across the floor in the lower bowl.
I've seen them in all sized venues, and my feeling is that they shine in theatres. Definitely my preferred size room. (Unless they want to play in my living room!
)It will be great tomorrow, but it's not yet sold out. I will love every second but cannot wait for the next smaller show.
I have no idea what the capacity for Homecoming is. I'm guessing that's not gonna be a "smaller" show than MSG.
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Apparently they just announced on their socials that it is now sold out.Thank you. I think it's too large of a venue for them, so it will be interesting. I saw them at Barclay's in Brooklyn on the TWFM tour and thought it was too big of a venue. Sound was bad (I had seats, not GA)
Saw them at Agganis Arena in Boston in 2019. We did have rail, and it was great. Not sure how the sound was towards the back or in upper levels. That said, MSG is a different beast, and when I was last there for a concert (Pearl Jam in Sept '22) it sounded great all the way across the floor in the lower bowl.
I've seen them in all sized venues, and my feeling is that they shine in theatres. Definitely my preferred size room. (Unless they want to play in my living room!
It will be great tomorrow, but it's not yet sold out. I will love every second but cannot wait for the next smaller show.
I have no idea what the capacity for Homecoming is. I'm guessing that's not gonna be a "smaller" show than MSG.