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on Saturday July 18 2009, @03:00PM
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Excellent (Score:0)
Re:Not again... (Score:2, Interesting)
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First! (Score:1)
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From Stanley Ogden , on the train, on the way home (Score:0)
Overall brilliant and the band dependable as always.
Thanks to the other lady who bought me the beer after I gave her my spare tickets to Brixton.
Setlist (Score:2, Informative)
CHARMAN
BOY YAPPY
CLOUD
HSIN?
IRISH
ASK
PARIS
HOW CAN?
YOU JUST HAVEN'T
BORES
COMA
ONE DAY
WHY DON'T YOU?
PIGSTY
PLEASE
CAROLO
SORRY
LOOP
I'M OK
ENC: FIRST.
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Tomorrow's Brixton Academy gig has been cancelled (Score:0)
Re:Tomorrow's Brixton Academy gig has been cancell (Score:2, Informative)
All I can say to brave 'anonymous' is "get a life"
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Too frinky (Score:2, Interesting)
The set-list has already been provided. There was no Kiss You or Seasick and the shirt didn't come off until after OK By Myself or maybe First of the Gang, actually. Morrissey also threw out the bottle of water he had drunk from earlier (it was half full, but not for long). A drumstick was thrown into the crowd where I was standing and a fight ensued, the gorrillas got involved to try to break it up - looked quite rough.
Morrissey wasn't very chatty at first, but he warmed up. The Michael Jackson comment has already been divulged (I got some stares of death on the train home from people who I presume were fans of the late Jacko whilst trying to explain to my sister the connection between MJ and Crashing Bores). There were other things, but I have a terrible memory so I'll wait until someone else comes along.
For me, the show lacked some of the magic of the Barrowlands shows. It was good and I enjoyed it, but the atmosphere just wasn't quite the same. Perhaps it was the crowd, perhaps it was the venue, or maybe it was just where I stood, or maybe I'm talking utter nonsense; it just seemed to me that the crowd weren't that into it, at least not as much as in Glasgow.
Anyway, enough being picky. Bottom line is, it was a good concert and I enjoyed myself. Morrissey looked well, sang well, shook a few hands (not mine, though).
Oh! I almost forgot, someone handed Moz a 'You're too Frinky' sign and he seemed to like it. Said something along the lines of "I'm still too frinky?" and put in near the drum (drum riser? who knows).
Doll and the Kicks were good, Doll sang two new songs (one about fire and the other about challenges or something) and You Do It Better. I think Doll was struggling a bit during He's A Believer and another song I can't remember, she just couldn't seem to hit the high notes and sounded almost like a mouse on helium, god love her.
Anyway, enough babbling. Onwards to Brixton! Any spare tickets for tomorrow night?
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Re:Too frinky (Score:2, Informative)
Also someone managed to hand a book earlier, Morrissey was very pleased.
I secretly hoped no more Michael Jackson comment, but Morrissey said "Yesterday I walked around Piccalilly and saw Michael Jackson: King of Pop - the world is full of crashing bores".
Pity the git who was handed microphone from Morrissey didn't say anything interesting (I even don't remember what actually he said), relayed it to his mate which was another waste of opportunity.
Towards the end some people attempted to get on the stage, but all of them were quickly taken out.
Morrissey's first words were 'Troxy Music'.
He was wearing a pale blue shirt and changed it to another pale blue shirt with pleats which was later thrown into the crowd.
Rimini cancellations gave Morrissey and the Lads some good rest, they're in a fine form.
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Top venue- top gig (Score:2, Interesting)
I managed to walk the right way out of Limehouse station to find the queue going around the Troxy. Smarter inside than I imagined with 4 bars as Doll of Doll and the Kicks pointed out. Only about a quarter of the downstairs was a "dance floor"- the rest being carpeted. I glanced upstairs at the "VIP tables" and everyone up there looked like they were on Celebrity Squares and were sat down throughout. Downstairs we enjoyed ourselves more!
Doll and the Kicks were fine as usual although Doll is no longer blonde as I rememeber her being at Gt Yarmouth pier. The same videos were then shown but the backdrop has now changed from the sailor.
Morrissey was in fine voice. He was wearing faded blue jeans and a light blue shirt. He threw the shirt into the crowd at the end (and it was ritually shredded) but he did not change shirt in the gig.
He received two gifts from the crowd- a book called Record Review? which looked like it dated from the 60s. He commented something about liking the gifts. Someone also gave him a poster which said "you are too frinky". He displayed both offerings by the drums. At one stage he gave the microphone to the audience but it was mostly garbled what was said and it showed on Morrissey's face.
Overall a top gig and a great night, looking forward to Brixton tomorrow...
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Re:Top venue- top gig (Score:2, Informative)
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It was worth the wait? (Score:1)
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great venue (Score:2, Funny)
Favourite moment-
Morrissey:
"yesterday -I was walking through Picadilly, and I saw that they were selling T-shirts that said -'the king of pop is dead' - and this next song is called: the world is full of crashing bores."
sublime
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Dig in the ribs (Score:0)
I would just like to formally (as my gf wouldn't let me kick your pathetic arse there and then) offer you out. No weapons. No mates. Just me. You. Fists.
(I was the big guy, front left, black morrissey tour t-shirt, red glasses and black hair)
Come and have a go mate, you pussy!
Morrissey tours too much (Score:0)
For a first-timer it might have been a brilliant gig but I've seen Morrissey many many times over the years and the whole thing tonight seemed tired. Morrissey actually looked bored.
I think Morrissey needs to concentrate on writing some new material and find a record producer who can really catch Morrissey's spirit on record.
Amazing show! (Score:0)
This guy behind me kept shouting 'Steven!' at the beginning. When Morrissey eventually noticed he just gave him a look of disdain.
Morrissey! at the troxy (Score:1)
loved everything - great venue, great sound..
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dull (Score:1, Interesting)
Arturo (Score:0)
six Smiths songs! (Score:1)
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Morrissey at The Troxy x (Score:1)
Lets hope he got it haha x
It was the first gig I had ever went to and I thought it was smashing x
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Just returned (Score:1)
We arrived at the venue at 8:45pm expecting to walk straight in (knowing Moz would be on stage at 9pm) and did NOT expect to see a queue the length of the building! Anyone know why the queue was so long? Were the doorstaff properly searching everyone? Anyhows we got in just as Moz hit the stage and made our way to Boz's side of the stage.
Everyone around us didn't really seem that into it (apart from two coked-up twats behind me), and having seen a few gigs on this tour the set list was very unsurprising. As someone said earlier, if it was your first Moz gig, you'd probably think it was awesome; but for me it was just Morrissey by numbers.
I hope come October/November he has some variety to the set list and adds some of his good solo back catalogue.
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Re:Just returned (Score:2, Interesting)
Afraid I must agree with you, sadly YoR isn’t YatQ. Hopefully for you the three months off gives him a chance to reflect and rearrange. As I am one of those who only ever go to one show per tour the setlist is never a problem for me (though I will shamelessly trample small children and old ladies to get tickets). I’m happy to report that the first timer I took along was absolutely chuffed to bits and I have to admit to a certain envy of her seeing The Man for the first time. Chalk up another convert to the faith!
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Troxy music! (Score:1)
Love as ever...
M x
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pictures please!! (Score:0)
Wow! (Score:1)
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mozzers comment on the russian gigs at the troxy (Score:0)
he said "we went to eastern europe recently nd had a fantastic time in russia but we struggled in
would like to know where he struggled..pleasde inform me