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on Wednesday October 30 2002, @04:00PM
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come on (Score:2, Informative)
ps: mrs shankly has uploaded "hand in glove"
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now that was truly fine (Score:0)
Set list wasn't exactly a suprise, I want the one, Hairdesser, yada yada yada, however he played November and HAND IN GLOVE!!!!! HELL YEAH!
Someone even made it onto the stage, which is quite an achievement considering the Academy has recently got new security who just so happen to be a bunch of c*unts (i feel sorry for the guy who gt on stage, if what they did to the surfers is anything to go by!!!!!!)
however, I digresss, a damn fine show by the man, highlightes included; hand in glove, irish blood, the crowd being up for it for once, Morrissey looking in fine shape, and of course, introducing Alan as 'Gareth Gate... sorry'
come back soon Mr Man..
size of acow! (Score:0)
Set List And Reveiw (Score:2, Insightful)
Suedehead
Little Man What Now
Hairdresser On Fire
Speedway
The World Is Full Of Crashing Bores
First Of The Gang To Die
Jack The Ripper
Everyday Is Like Sunday
I Like You
Alsation Cousin
Sister I'm A Poet
Meat Is Murder
Late Night Maudlin Street *****
Hand In Glove
Irish Blood English Heart
There Is A Light
***** I got the Set List and it says Maudlin but it was not played!!!!! I will Scan the list tommorrow.
What can I say? I haven't seen him since Chester '97 and I wasn't disapointed, not one but 4 Smiths songs with the newly added Hand In Glove, and what a treat it was to hear live.
The New songs got a good reaction, mind you most of us fans already know them anyway. The Smiths songs did tend to get the most audience participation, and where I was you could hardly hear Moz 'cause of the crowd singing, a lucky few did manage to get on the stage.
I must say, that I was impressed by new boy Deano's drumming, he certainly knows how to bang them. ( sorry if I have offended Mike Joyce).
I was a little disapointed with the end of Meat Is Murder tho', as I personally think that it should have been left alone rather than the grand rock n roll ending, but that's just me I suppose.
The whole setlist, is truly one for the fans, with the mix of old and new, certainly something for everyone. The sound quality was excellent, Morrissey seemed to be more chatty than on previous tours, slagging off the government, as well as a subdued dig at the record industry, but I do think that the record industry should be looking at this tour, seeing the reaction of the fans, the ticket sales etc etc, and realise that, yes this IS an artist that will sell records, they know it, ok so Moz might not make them 80 million or whatever but they are guarenteed record sales, I mean would you or would you not buy First Of The Gang if it came out as a single??? now work out how many fans have/will seen him this year and top 20? top 10? say no more.
Overall tho' the gig was excellent and I just hope that he comes back soon, and I'll post the scan of the setlist (with Maudlin) tommorrow.
Gramp
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1 metre away (Score:1)
i was one metre away from the man himself all night, and i witnessed my favourite moz gig. morrissey seemed really appreciative of the crowd, mentioned his long period of absence from the second city. moz looked amazing and sounded fantastic, especially on everyday...which moved me to tears. amusing banter..he asks us who IS a crashing bore, unison of "elton john!", he thanks the "four rugby players" boz, alan (gareth gates) deano and gary; proclaims that he doesnt want a record deal, leads a crowd chant for julia (i never got a glimpse of her, i'm intrigued now) so..fragments of recollection, i'm afraid, but a resoundingly triumphant, hand in glove, kind of night.
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Well (Score:0)
More classics, please... (Score:0)
The Ghost of Johnny Thunders.... (Score:1)
The sound (bar the odd quirk) was really good. Dean's drumming, in my opinion, was fantastic - perhaps he's been holding back a little, but he was spot on tonight - he appeared to be adding new fills and you could see he was enjoying himself.
Tonight Moz introduced the band as rugby players. (whilst in Rugby I met...).
Alain was then was introduced as Gareth Gates! (honest!).
Boz started off with a flat cap! Then revealed a new short hair cut.
Gary posed mid-stage for a few times too for a change.
Julia was given a lot of time by Moz and he asked us all to cheer her.
Moz threw his black shirt tonight before the encore - then returned in a ruffled white one which remained on as he 'got off the stage'.
Note - lack of cargo pants tonight - charcoal/black trousers tonight instead.
Lots of 'nearly made it' stage attempts, but as with most of the recent gigs I've been to - the security was tight (as too the camera Nazis). There was even a security guy asking people to remove their hats - unheard of anywhere else I've been to!
Sack - not my cup of tea, but not too bad and they win my 'good on 'em' award as they took the time to speak to a few of us about Moz antics afterwards - whilst selling their album - good luck to them. They really do have a lot of good things to say about Moz.
Cheers,
FWD
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awesome (Score:1)
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Merchandise? (Score:1)
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Brummigem (Score:0)
Loved the comments, he seems so much more relaxed in front of the audience than ever before and was very funny about stuff like the Bull Ring. Don't recall the 'Size of a Cow' bit though
Overall, the absolute best. If this is the standard of the rest of the tour then beg, borrow, steal and vote tory to get a ticket (well, perhaps not the last one).
Panic on the streets of Birmingham (Score:1)
The sound was great, I could actually hear him for once. For those who moaned that the opening songs were played too slow - "I want the one.." was played at near thrash speed.
I didn't think I'd like Sack but in fairness they're pretty good. The singer is a laugh (shades of Suggs) and I saw them watching Moz from the balcony and they were singing along.
Jack the Ripper: "I'm a prostitute. You might see me selling myself in the Bullring (audience laughter) - no you might!
Your clapping is appreciated, everything is appreciated - even your boo's.
IBEH: "If you don't get rid of Tony Blair I won't be held accountable"
"Who wants a record deal anyway? I don't........actually I do."
Hand in Glove: "This song is older than you and you and you, but not me."
The closing lines of Hand in Glove sobered me up - "I'll probably never see you again" - I hope this is nothing more than preivious pleas like "This is the last song I will ever sing" or "to be finished would be a relief".
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Last Night............. (Score:1)
Thought he was funny and very open. Loved to hear some old favourites like Suedehead and Sister I'm a Poet.
The security were brutal and the mosh pit was awful. I am cut and bruised like I have just been playing hooker for Rugby Old Boys......
I timed my attempt to try to get on stage until There is a light...(this was awesome BTW) and there was another guy up there too. I thought I would attempt to recreate Forum of 99 when I got on the stage on two consecutive nights! Some hope....
Anyway, I was a fightin'and leaning onto the stage, and Moz grabbed me but the pigs in green battered me off. My top, which I had rescued from the mosh pit floor, was still on the stage and I struggled to grab it. The scum security tried to drag me away. I was very unimpressed and refused to move. Believe it or not, Morrissey saw this and handed it back to me. I love him so much.
Anyway, as I was brutally carried along the pit and dumped on the floor, I collasped. Honestly I was exhausted and really faint. Then one of the bastards started kicking me in the back!!!!! Needless to say I had a surge of engery and fought back. But was too tired and struggled to stand up.
Great night, Morrissey looked great (he is ageing well), good crowd, superb banter, sounded good, just spoilt by evil, nasty and brutal security.
BTW as I was stage right and struggling to stand for There is a light, did anyone get onto stage from the pit?
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what time did the show start/finish? (Score:0)
And what time did the last song finish?
Thanks,
LC
last night in B'ham (Score:0)
Moz arrived at about 9 and was urshered straight in by a very over-enthusiastic security team.He did look very cute though in his warm winter wooly hat pulled down onto his forehead!
Excellent set- punchy and hard. Loved A.Cousin - sang with real feeling. Thought Meat is Murder was murdered by the drawn out bits of guitar - it lost its impact - but i loved the intro:something like, in the world of "Hannibal the Cannibal, I'd rather be Reggie the Veggie". Everyday is like Sunday was slowed down a pace - sounded good like that. There is a light - wonderful.
LOTS of references made to Julia - why? - including a request to the crowd to give her a cheer for being in the front row of every gig for the past three months. It seemed a bit bizarre!
what more can i say...roll on Bradford!
Birminham Gig (Score:1)
I was in the Mosh pit and it was brilliant! Jammed like a sardine but so close to the Moz it was worth it.
Performance brilliant as usual but he dropped 'Mexico' from the Albert Hall set.
Constantly playing with his quif. Audience was 95% male and mostly 35 to 45 age group.
I think Moz needs to broaden appeal to younger fans and especially females if he wants to make an impact on 'the landscape'.
I feel he would like the glory days of The Smiths to return but this is unlikely.
However, I still believe he is the most important lyricist and artist around!
See you at Brixton.
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...Morrissey.... (Score:1)
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Moz In Bham (Score:1)
Wow (Score:1)
Sack were really enjoyable and politely hang around at the end signing CDs.
If I was loaded I know where I would be for the next week .... but as I am not I hope all of you who will be watching other gigs this tour witness more performances like this one.
Enjoy.
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Hess (Score:0)
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Birmingham Gig (Score:1)
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lost for words.... (Score:0)
great set list-as ever,and hand in glove was the canines testicles!i crowd surfed during the encore and the security guard seemed to hold me for ages and then carried me down along the crowd(away from moz-duh!!!) and everyone held there hands out so i started handing out the high fives like i was a star!
a great gig,made all the more special it was in my home town.nice to see quite a few young people there (including myself!),especially some nice ladies...!
hopefully a record deal is imminent-how can it not be?-and he'll be touring again soon to promote the new album.
What I dont get... (Score:0)
but could you... (Score:2, Funny)
probably, and you'd enjoy it!
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quality!! (Score:1)
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bouncers (Score:0)
Anyway...highlights of the night "NOvember" and "Hand In Glove". I love "Crashing Bores" and I'm so disappointed he didn't play "Maudlin Street" as that is my all-time fav.
Overall, a great gig.
Now, you Brummies and Midlanders, check "singles" on Friday 1st Nov at the Flapper, back of the NIA. If you like Mozzer you'd like "singles".
Ta-ra
medieval song? (Score:1)
I had such great time, I only seen him once in Portugal and now i came to study in coventry and I went alone to see him Lol was kinda lost but i found the place and had such a lovely time, even alone which is better than with someone who wouldnt enjoy it, i had the best time. When i got off the concert and caught the train back I felt this sensation, it was like i was stoned or something Lol, hes my hero. I only regret im only 23 and could never went to see the smiths play, but u cant have everything 8)
please answer if u know what is the song im talking about 8)
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Photos (Score:1)
How would one get them on this site?
Anyhoo what a night, fantastic crowd, Moz and Hand in Glove.
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hes back (Score:0)
linzi burgess
Now my heart is full (Score:1)
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Bejesus (Score:0)
i cant believe it... (Score:1)
do you reckon Mozz is logging on in the u.k.?
FANTASTIC news, hand in glove live, now i wish i went ...........
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not going to make friends..... (Score:0)
his voice isn't what it used to be, but still moz (whic does put him ahead of oh everyone) but could he please sack the band? or get the drummer to tune his kit properly, ask if it's ok for the guitarist to sort of attempt to get near Johnny's playing standards..
and then the sound in the venue. Too loud so it got distorted to the point where it sounded better with earplugs, and that just can't be right
There is a light is my favourite smiths song (fave song ever therefore) and this rendition just sucked (get a dat tape please)
IN SHORT : A BAR BAND ATTEMPTING MOZ/SMITHS, I'LL STICK TO RANK/BEETHOVEN FROM NOW ON
ps why are his tickets by far the dearest of all the academy gigs? #25 vs 17,50-15,00 for suede/billy bragg
julia (Score:1)
Awesome gig, I was so close I was one of the many to shake Mozzers hand and it was quite good cos as I was stood next to Julia security seemed a bit more interested in what was going on on that side. When the crowd chanted "SIGN HIM UP SIGN HIM UP SIGN HIM UP" he just laughed and sarcastically added "But we dont WANT the record deal, we're lazy beggers!" Hlafway thru November Spawned a Monster Moz lent out to shake someones hand and they would let go, leading to 50 people go for this person which seemed to make Moz laugh uncontrolably and break up in giggles. Also during the same song he lent over to Julia and held her hand, for which the bouncers oversaw and made sure no one intervened.
It was a tender moment.
Please god dont leave it so long next time Moz - fantastic. Oh and Sack were'nt as bad as some of the comments on here made out. Quite jaunty and one particularly amusing song about Christians.
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fandabidosie (Score:0)
thanks to stuart and co for being my friends at the front of the queue, i was scared of being on my own all day! even though i was stranded in birmingham over night, it was the best night of my life! (if anyone is ever stuck in birmingham over night, i recomend the waiting rooms on the train station platforms, they're warm)
Mozza - The Div (Score:1)
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Looking 4 a Bootleg (Score:1)
[email protected]
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