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From the “Needs More Cowbell” Dept.

By Eric | August 10, 2004 3:48 pm

I just put up the review of the Finger Eleven / Thornley show from last week on the reviews page. I swear, I’m either getting old (most likely), more jaded about concerts (not likely), or some shows have just started to become not as entertaining as they used to be (wouldnt be surprised). Take the last four I’ve been to, and the contrast is amazing: Sister Hazel, they were amazing, the musicianship, the energy from the band and the fans, everything was great. Then Nickelback / 3 Doors, where I’ve seen way better from both bands. For all the pyro and stuff, it was cool, the bands were into it, and I like both bands, but the performance left something to be desired. Then the Hip, which for having little more than a light display, played an awesome show just being on stage and playing. A raucous crowd helps, but still. Then Thornley / Finger Eleven, where Thornley was everything a club show should be, and F11 came up short. Having them 1/2 hour apart made it even more obvious. To me, considering I like all of these bands equally, and with the exception of Thornley, I’d seen them all previously, makes my feeling music-wise about equal. That is, I can rate the “show” and the “performance” a little more objectively, without loving something so much I get the rose colored glasses.

I’ve run on about this, and my end point is what? Not sure I have one, other than that I’m increasingly becoming more and more agitated by the fact that sometimes I feel like I’m not getting my money’s worth for these shows. Must be a sure sign of getting old. *sigh* I’m waiting for everyone to comment on how the big music guy is finally seeing it how everyone else does, but so be it. Gotta learn the hard way, eh? 🙂

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7 Responses to “From the “Needs More Cowbell” Dept.”

  1. jason Says:
    August 10th, 2004 at 4:17 pm

    i hear ya buddy. bands have a tendency to slip a bit in their dotage. yes there are super shows that can never be repeated, but there is a level that a band should meet at all times. when u slip below, its just disappointing. However, there are bands that age like a fine wine. Black Sabbath – i was at ozzfest and when ozzy got on stage, he was 30 again. absolutely one of the best stage performances ive ever seen. keep rockin ozzy.

  2. Krista Says:
    August 10th, 2004 at 4:25 pm

    when sevendust go downhill, it’s time to stop going to concerts.

    I

  3. sara Says:
    August 10th, 2004 at 4:26 pm

    i dont think ur seeing it like everyone else. i think theres a point where youve seen a certain band just one too many times, and it just gets tired. we’re getting old. takes more to impress us 🙂

    in other news…new tea party record next week? heard any of it? the song they have on the site sounds like a rage throw away sort of…and they’re still working with scott stapp? what is wrong with them? and speaking of creed, have you seen the commercial for creed part 2 on vh1? horrible hahah

  4. Eric Says:
    August 10th, 2004 at 6:30 pm

    I’m definately of the opinion that it takes more to impress us now. And Krista, you’re absolutely right, if Sevendust ever starts tanking live, that is one sure sign to stop going… heheh.

    Hahaha… I just bought the Alter Bridge album today… I rather like it. Creed + more rockin + a different singer (I always liked the Mayfield Four also). Its certainly not as preachy 🙂

    I cant get the tea party site to work at the moment… so havent heard the single as of yet. I actually wasnt aware it was coming out so soon, thought it was further off… hmmm

  5. Scott Says:
    August 11th, 2004 at 7:03 am

    “I boobs Thornley now”?

    Me too. Liked ’em better when they were called BIG WRECK though =).

  6. Eric Says:
    August 11th, 2004 at 7:47 am

    Wow, Scott, of all people, doing the David Spade “I liked them better when…” 🙂

    “I went to go see Stone Temple Pilots last week, they were decent, but I liked them better the first time I saw them… when they were called PEARL JAM”.

  7. Scott Says:
    August 11th, 2004 at 7:56 am

    Hehe sorry, your mentioning Alter Bridge put me over the edge…

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