The last time The XX were in Manchester, they were hosted by The Deaf Institute; a small intimate venue. Less than six months later, the London three piece find themselves playing a sold out Academy 2. more
As usual a small noisy minority spoil it for the majority.
I agree with the Reviewer to the extent that the gig wasn't as good as it would have been if the audience had given the band and the music the respect they deserved. I appreciate that a gig is a different experience to listening…
As usual a small noisy minority spoil it for the majority.<br />
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I agree with the Reviewer to the extent that the gig wasn't as good as it would have been if the audience had given the band and the music the respect they deserved. I appreciate that a gig is a different experience to listening to a cd, but I am not sure that "different" means that you talk incessantly whilst the band is playing. The difficulty for a band like XX is that their music relies on a 'quiet' and intimate atmosphere, and I would have thought that anyone paying for a ticket would appreciate this. Obviously not!<br />
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An example - I stood behind one particular half wit near the front, who went after 2 songs to get a half of lager, then made his way back, through a packed hall, to 'his position' and his equally half witted mate, and began to chat as if they were in a bar. He then couldn't understand why I told him to shut up. Maybe the lager is so strong, that the half clouded his senses!<br />
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I agree with the Reviewer to the extent that the gig wasn't as good as it would have been if the audience had given the band and the music the respect they deserved. I appreciate that a gig is a different experience to listening…