Wednesday, June 1, 2011

The Cure - 'Reflections' Night 1


Robert & Roger at soundcheck (Thanks Anonymous)

Setlist & notes moved here.

From Roger: "Last night was incredible, thanks to everyone there and everyone not there... I felt like crying half way through A Reflection... Incredible.."

Photos of the stage setlists for Faith and the encores.
(Thanks Kelbel and Tim)

Audio: Fan Made Recordings (Thanks Grinderman)

Videos
Three Imaginary Boys: Pre-show audience / 10:15 Saturday Night / Grinding Halt / Subway Song 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 / Meathook / It's Not You

Seventeen Seconds: Play For Today / Secrets 1 (great!) - 2 / In Your House / Three 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 / A Forest 1 - 2 - 3 / M / At Night 1 - 2

Faith: Other Voices / All Cats Are Grey 1 - 2 / Funeral Party 1 - 2 / Doubt / Faith

Encores: World War / Boys Don't Cry 1 - 2 - 3 / Another Journey By Train / Descent 1 - 2 - 3 / Splintered in Her Head 1 - 2 - 3 / Charlotte Sometimes 1 (great video!) - 2 / Hanging Garden 1 - 2 - 3 / The Walk / The Lovecats 1 - 2 - 3 - 4

Reviews: South Sydney Herald / Mess & Noise / Faster Louder / NME / Spin / The Vine / Time Out Sydney / Triple M / New Zealand Herald / Daily Telegraph / Yahoo Maximum Performance / Sydney Morning Herald

Photos: Heron / April / Debi / Spiggy / AOL Music / Olivier / Pru / Faster Louder / Radio Alice / Vivid Live / The Advocate / Getty Images / The Vine / WireImage / Triple M / Sydney Morning Herald / The Music Network / Olivier / Others - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11
Posted by Craig at 12:01 AM

365 comments:

  1. andythecurefanMay 30, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Woo!!!!!!!!!!

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  2. CraigMay 30, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    About the camera situation, Debi has already been to a few shows while there and says "If you are sitting in the middle, they don't give a damn about cameras, especially if everyone is standing up. Ushers stay at the side aisles."

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  3. andythecurefanMay 30, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    @Craig, but the other shows she might have attended haven't been filmed.

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  4. CraigMay 30, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    That's true. Though I think she went to Spiritualized and it might have been filmed? Not sure. Guess we'll still have to wait and see.

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  5. KingslayerMay 31, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    I went to Spiritualized, Cut Copy and Architecture in Helsinki. Triple J was filming Cut Copy. They are more focused on the band/stage. But people weren't constantly taking pictures and being annoying like they are in LA. A few here and there. And why bother trying to record it on a crappy camera when you have professionals doing it. Enjoy the show!

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  6. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    Thank you, Debi! And I agree. Take a few photos, but just enjoy this incredible show.

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  7. sofiaMay 31, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    see you all in 3 and a half hours!

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  8. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    See you then, Sofia!

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  9. Mr. MandelbrotMay 31, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    and it's 6AM South America (Brazil).

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  10. andythecurefanMay 31, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    3 hours to go!

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  11. GCS1May 31, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    have a great time and let us know how the show is!!!

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  12. notherbobMay 31, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    I did my good deed for the day..
    I was lucky enough to turn my FB on when Roger's post came through.
    So myself an American fan I was with who needed 1st night tickets raced to the box office and she nabbed front row, dead centre!
    So glad I was able to help and SO happy for her!!

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  13. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    Excellent! Good job, notherbob!

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  14. andythecurefanMay 31, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    Oh man, wouldn't it be awesome if they did some b-sides!? I didn't even think of it because the likelyhood is slim. But these are some epic shows that who knows what will happen!

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  15. NicoMay 31, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    The word 'jealousy' does not amply describe the feeling that I'm experiencing right now.

    If only Australia weren't, like, the farthest away from my home that you can be on this planet.

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  16. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    Have to play I'm Cold. And Charlotte Sometimes. The 2 real reasons why I became a Cure fan.

    Nico: Exactly my feelings. So very far away, and so expensive to get there.

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  17. cranemanMay 31, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    "SINKING" WOULD MAKE A GREAT ENCORE

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  18. AnonymousMay 31, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    I was listening to the radio this morning and I'm pretty sure the organiser of the Sydney Opera House's Contemporary Music program had a slip-of-the-tongue moment and referred to a symphony/ensemble as being organised for the show. Whether this plan for one fell through (or not), or whether he mistakenly said it (perhaps confusing it with the one that was organised for The Church), I'm not sure. I guess we'll find out tonight.

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  19. andythecurefanMay 31, 2011 at 1:45 AM

    @Craig, if the encores differ each night. I think we should make a poll to see which we'd prefer on the DVD release. Or could we just say "all of them"?

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  20. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    Sounds good to me. I'm voting for "all of them". : )

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  21. andythecurefanMay 31, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    2 more hours! Who wants coffee?

    *goes to brew a pot*

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  22. sofiaMay 31, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    was anything ever confirmed (or not) about there being a live feed someplace? i know it doesn't make any sense since it's being filmed, but doesn't hurt to ask...

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  23. notherbobMay 31, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    The gang's all here! We're all having drinks!
    We're thinking of the people who weren't able to attend..

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  24. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    Sofia: Not that I'm aware of. Only possibility is something from Triple J, but I'm listening now, and there's been no mention of it.

    Say hello from me, notherbob. Is Jo there?

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  25. andythecurefanMay 31, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    @notherbob, hello from Los Angeles! :D Hope you have a good time!

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  26. andythecurefanMay 31, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    I'm really interested to know if they will play 'A Reflection' or 'The Final Sound'.


    But you know what? Now that I typed that, 'A Reflection' makes sense since it's The Cure: Reflections!!

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  27. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    Yes, they are doing every track on the albums. Well, maybe not Weedy Burton, but you never know! : )

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  28. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    So I guess it's safe to say they are playing a few b-sides tonight! Any way to get to Sydney in an hour? Didn't think so. : (

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  29. GCS1May 31, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    i'm getting exited now!!!!!

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  30. andythecurefanMay 31, 2011 at 2:57 AM

    The soundcheck list has be excited!

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  31. AndrewV127May 31, 2011 at 3:12 AM

    I hope they play Faith lolololol

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  32. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 3:13 AM

    Nah. They are skipping that one and doing Mint Car in it's place. : )

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  33. AnonymousMay 31, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    45 minutes left!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  34. GCS1May 31, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    30 minutes!!!!!!!

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  35. andythecurefanMay 31, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    The tickets said there was no opener. I hope they don't take long to get onstage.

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  36. GCS1May 31, 2011 at 3:36 AM

    in berlin they started with 15 mins delay.

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  37. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 3:36 AM

    No opener. Just The Cure.

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  38. andythecurefanMay 31, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    That shot you just uploaded Craig, is amazing!

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  39. AnonymousMay 31, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    Going for work, now, will check this site the first thing when i got back again, good luck everyone and hope for an amazing show!!!! /Lasse

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  40. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    Isn't it? Wish I could give credit for the shot, but the person wants to remain anonymous.

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  41. GCS1May 31, 2011 at 3:46 AM

    15 minutes;-)))))

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  42. AndrewV127May 31, 2011 at 3:46 AM

    When I first spotted that picture I thought Roger had shrunk haha.

    Robert is looking good!

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  43. andythecurefanMay 31, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    Do Australians speak Hawaiian?

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  44. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    You mean Heron's banner? No. That's what Stephen Pavlovic, Vivid curator, says Robert opened every email with. Aloha.

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  45. andythecurefanMay 31, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    Hitting play and cue: 10:15 Saturday Night.

    More like 2am, Tuesday morning in Los Angeles.

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  46. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    Olivier and Lars say there's no Cure merchandise at the show. Just Vivid stuff.

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  47. andythecurefanMay 31, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    @Craig, I must have missed that one.

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  48. GCS1May 31, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    and go!!!!!!!!

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  49. andythecurefanMay 31, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    Running late? Have they hit the stage?

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  50. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    Starting now!

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  51. GCS1May 31, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    hopefully they didn't hit anything else;-)

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  52. UBAG - Una Birra Al Giorno.May 31, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    Looks like the Fender VI is finally back !!!

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  53. andythecurefanMay 31, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    Someone on Cure Connections said they didn't see any Schecters.

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  54. ericlecuristeMay 31, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    i'm so so excited (and unfortunately in the office)

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  55. ericlecuristeMay 31, 2011 at 4:23 AM

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  56. andythecurefanMay 31, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    I wonder how 'Another Day' is sounding.

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  57. cure_kittyMay 31, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    Wow this is so exciting! So wish we all could be in Sydney right now!

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  58. andythecurefanMay 31, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    The photos on the Music Network site aren't saveable so I'm finding other ways to get them. ;)

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  59. NicoMay 31, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    Fender Bass VI and no Schecters? Hell yes, this is The Cure as they should be.

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  60. ericlecuristeMay 31, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    Found this pre-gig ambiance vid on youtube :

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HWLomM7I9E

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  61. BaaderonixMay 31, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    so who took the mic for Foxy Lady?

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  62. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    Robert sang it.

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  63. GCS1May 31, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    soundcheck pictures: http://www.themusicnetwork.com/gallery/live-music-photos/live/the-cure-vivid-sydney-opera-house

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  64. GCS1May 31, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    @andythecurefan: the photos are saveable not in a high resolution but still

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  65. andythecurefanMay 31, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    @GSC1, it didn't give me an option to save the picture once I clicked on it so I used another way.

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  66. GCS1May 31, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    ok fine. i just clicked on the image and it opened in an extra window and then i just clicked on the right mouse button and it gave me the option to save it. but fine when you found another way to save them. they look great. i'm still waiting on a picture of lol.

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  67. andythecurefanMay 31, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    So no 'Weedy Burton'? Even as outro music?

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  68. andythecurefanMay 31, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    'Subway Song' http://yfrog.com/m9fqoxz

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  69. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    Nope. Olivier said no Weedy. :(

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  70. cure_kittyMay 31, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    One album two more to go. That went by so fast.

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  71. ericlecuristeMay 31, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    Maybe as a backstage jam bonus on the dvd ;-)

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  72. andythecurefanMay 31, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    Fuji notes: "in the olden days that was IT!!! but...see you in a few minutes!!" RSX walking off stage at the end of 3IB

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  73. ShawnMay 31, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    It's not the complete 'TIB' without 'The Weedy Burton'! Really, how much effort does it take to play a 53 second lazy jam? :P

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  74. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    hahaha...sets were much shorter in the old days. : )

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  75. andythecurefanMay 31, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    @Shawn, we didn't even have a name for the track until the 2004 reissue. No biggie.

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  76. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    Maybe they'll save it for the 2nd night. : )

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  77. GCS1May 31, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    i thought that was always called "the weedy burton" named after the guitarist "bert" weedon and his guitar teaching book.

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  78. cure_kittyMay 31, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    I'll take that set list any day without Weddy Burton! It must have been amazing to see & hear it!

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  79. ShawnMay 31, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    Andy, actually we did. It just wasn't listed on the album until the reissue. :) Craig, I hope so!

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  80. andythecurefanMay 31, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    @GCS1, what i meant to say was that I don't think it was printed on the sleeve as a track. Wasn't it a hidden track?

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  81. cure_kittyMay 31, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    I meant The Weedy Burton! Using a cell phone to post to Blogger is a real pain.

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  82. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    Yes, hidden track. So hidden tonight we didn't even hear it! : )

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  83. andythecurefanMay 31, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    Looks like 'A Reflection' is starting. According to Oliver.

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  84. GCS1May 31, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    @andy: absolutely correct. was a hidden track and was never printed on any of the sleeves world wide (until the reissue) but always known as "weedy burton"

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  85. andythecurefanMay 31, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    @GCS1, you'll have to forgive me. I'm 22. Only a Cure fan for 8 years.

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  86. GCS1May 31, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    @andy: there is absolutely nothing to forgive;-)))))) great that you found your way to The Cure world!!!! now roger also on stage!

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  87. andythecurefanMay 31, 2011 at 5:16 AM

    Wow! 'Secrets' is gonna be on the DVD!

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  88. ShawnMay 31, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    I might be wrong, but I'm pretty sure that this is the first time that 'Secrets' has been played live since 1984.

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  89. GCS1May 31, 2011 at 5:23 AM

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  90. andythecurefanMay 31, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    @Shawn, won't tonight also be the first time 'Doubt' is played live?

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  91. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    Three into Forever!

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  92. Xploding_BoyMay 31, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    I think Secrets was last played live in 1985. Unless the version I'm thinking of was mislabeled.

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  93. andythecurefanMay 31, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    @Craig, does "sound like Forever" really mean it was? I need to hear more people say it before I believe it.

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  94. andythecurefanMay 31, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    Alright...odd that it was played there. But Oliver and some CCC members are saying it was.

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  95. GCS1May 31, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    @shawn & andy: sorry for the mix up: secrets has been played as encore on the 1980 tour. doubt has never been played before!!!

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  96. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    If Olivier says Forever, I will buy it. He knows his Cure.

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  97. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    Forever was instead of Three. Or however you want to look at that. : )

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  98. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    So our first surprise of the night. Many more to come. : )

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  99. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    And skipping A Forest and going straight to M.

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  100. BaaderonixMay 31, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    well I always understood 'Three' to be the initial basis of 'Forever' which grew into an extended improvisation around the main riff of Three

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  101. andythecurefanMay 31, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    Subway Song - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ft4VN-z6Kw

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  102. ShawnMay 31, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    GCS1, I know. I've heard at least a couple of recordings from The Top Tour, and yes, it was played in 1985.

    http://www.cure-concerts.de/main/1985.php

    Andy, you're correct. 'Doubt' is one of the few non-b-sides to have never been played live.

    By the way, what the heck is up with them skipping 'A Forest'? Isn't one of the objects of this to play the songs in order or their tracklisting?

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  103. sarab543May 31, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    Morning guys!

    can't wait to see what the encores are! Wonder if there will even be any..

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  104. ShawnMay 31, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    I meant "in order OF", not "or". :P

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  105. ShawnMay 31, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    Hi, Sara! It's nice to see you here!

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  106. GCS1May 31, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    subway video: http://www.youtube.com/user/nbea001#p/a/u/0/0ft4VN-z6Kw

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  107. andythecurefanMay 31, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    @Shawn, exactly.

    I'm wondering why they just didn't save the surprises for after.

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  108. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    Sara: Will there be encores? You better believe there will be! : )

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  109. Xploding_BoyMay 31, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    Probably saving A Forest to end the 17 Seconds set?

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  110. ShawnMay 31, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    Craig, nonsense. We know that The Cure NEVER play encores. ;)

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  111. GCS1May 31, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    @shawn: secrets was definitely played during the 1985 tour! i remember that clearly and for further infos: http://www.cure-concerts.de/

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  112. sarab543May 31, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    eeee! :)

    I was thinking the same thing xploding boy... I mean they cant just neglect a forest like that!

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  113. andythecurefanMay 31, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    From CCC:

    Quote Originally Posted by pussycat View Post
    Did A Forest get skipped?
    No. And someone counted the agains on the phone

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  114. GCS1May 31, 2011 at 5:47 AM

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  115. Xploding_BoyMay 31, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    Yeah, I can see why they'd prefer not to end with 17 Seconds. Wasn't that the usual opener in 1980?

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  116. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    Yeah, I think there was a mixup with Olivier. He has it posted now.

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  117. andythecurefanMay 31, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    @Xploding_Boy, I thought it was 'A Reflection' into 'Play For Today' back in 1980

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  118. MorrisMay 31, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    Morning CoF Fans :)

    Looks like another Epic Cure performance. Thanks to all who are reporting... and Craig of course!

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  119. GCS1May 31, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    @xploding_boy: yes 17 seconds was mostly the opener in 1980.

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  120. Xploding_BoyMay 31, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    I'm not 100% sure Andy. I could've sworn the few boots I had from that year started with 17 Seconds. It's been a while though. I'll check right now to see what I can find.

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  121. andythecurefanMay 31, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    So I'm not sure it's "The Holy Hour" but it sure as hell is 4am here. :P

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  122. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    Sorry about that. I think Olivier misunderstood what I was asking him.

    Good morning, Morris.

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  123. andythecurefanMay 31, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    This just in! RSX sang 21 "again's" during 'A Forest'. Really sticking it to the album.

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  124. Xploding_BoyMay 31, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    According to cure-concerts.de it looks like they did both during that tour:

    some shows started

    1-A Reflection
    2-Play For Today

    and others

    1-Seventeen Seconds
    2-Play For Today

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  125. ShawnMay 31, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    'Seventeen Seconds' was both the opener AND the closer at points during that tour, and was in fact sometimes played TWICE during the set.

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  126. MorrisMay 31, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    So is Robert playing "Period Correct" guitars??? :)

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  127. andythecurefanMay 31, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    @Xploding_Boy & Shawn,

    Good work guys. I didn't know this.

    The More You Know!

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  128. andythecurefanMay 31, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    @Morris, I heard he's playing the black and orange Jazzmaster

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  129. GCS1May 31, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    @shawn you´re right! my first concert was only in munich, january 31st 1984.

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  130. Xploding_BoyMay 31, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    @ Morris: from the few pix I saw it looks like Robert was using the Jazzmaster. Maybe even 2 different ones. Too blurry to tell for sure though but I'm sure there will be better pix soon.

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  131. Jason P GrayMay 31, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    Subway song sounds amazing. Hope someone films "Doubt" too. Can't wait to hear that live.

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  132. J.May 31, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    It looks like he was playing a sunburst Jazzmaster in TIB as an homage to his old Top 20 guitar, maybe? And the white Jazz for 17 seconds, which I would assume he'll play for Faith as well. The soundcheck picture is a BassVi... I think.

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  133. ShawnMay 31, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    Andy, no problem. :) I wonder if the band is going to play the album version of 'Three' tomorrow night, and then whip out a 15 minute version of 'A Forest'. That would be awesome.

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  134. andythecurefanMay 31, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    @Xploding_Boy, these were posted from soundcheck but I'm sure he's using the same guitars.

    http://www.themusicnetwork.com/gallery/live-music-photos/live/the-cure-vivid-sydney-opera-house

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  135. Xploding_BoyMay 31, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    @ J: Good point about the Sunburst. I thought it was kind of odd but you're probably right about it being an homage to the old Top 20. Soundcheck pic is definitely a Fender VI.

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  136. MorrisMay 31, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    Lol must be having an out of body experience right about now! How cool to be back on stage with Robert :)

    I didn't think this was going to happen until the Cure were put into the R&R Hall of Fame! This evening is much more special!

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  137. Matthew NorthMay 31, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    another video of the audience if you havent seen

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HWLomM7I9E

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  138. Xploding_BoyMay 31, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    Thanks for that Andy. It looks like he has at least 3 Jazzmasters with him tonight. The sunburst and black one don't seem to have the usualy top 20 pickup added in the middle. I haven't seen the white one close up yet to see if it's one that one.

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  139. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Now Olivier knows! : )

    "Took a sneak peek at the encores on a computer monitor, it's gonna be AMAZING!!!"

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  140. ShawnMay 31, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Uh, Morris, when were The Cure inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

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  141. andythecurefanMay 31, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    @Shawn, he meant that he didn't think Lol would rejoin the band onstange until and if that ever happened.

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  142. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    Thanks, Matt!

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  143. cure_kittyMay 31, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    Oh yes now they playing songs from Faith! This will be epic. I hate to to missing it!

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  144. andythecurefanMay 31, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    @Xploding_Boy, they have 2 bass guitars on 'Primary'!!!

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  145. ShawnMay 31, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Andy, I just re-read his statement. Oops!

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  146. ericlecuristeMay 31, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    Is Lol playing drums instead of Jason for this set, or is he on keys ?

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  147. cure_kittyMay 31, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    Lol must be in cloud nine! So glad he got to play again with The Cure.

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  148. GCS1May 31, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    i guess lol is on percussions right now

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  149. aaronjlawMay 31, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    Are cameras there for this show tonight? On all pics I have seen I havent really noticed the big poles and stuff?

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  150. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Olivier says Lol is playing keys and drums. Keys right now for All Cats Are Grey.

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  151. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    But Jason is still on drums. Lol adds percussion.

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  152. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    Should be, Aaron. Both nights are being filmed.

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  153. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    I think Olivier says that Lol played drums during Other Voices.

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  154. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Lol played the closing notes on ACAG. Very nice touch!

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  155. J.May 31, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    Go Lol! Go! So happy for him and Roger.

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  156. GCS1May 31, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    great that the missing encores from the trilogy concert (m, play for today, a forest, grinding halt, boys don't cry (hopefully if they play it!)) at least make it to the forthcoming dvd!

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  157. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    For the first time ever - Doubt!!!

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  158. MorrisMay 31, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    All Cats are Grey... takes me back to Atlanta 2000!!! Wish i was there tonight for the Lol version :) :) :)

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  159. GCS1May 31, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    i'm very curious how the cure line up for the bestival concert in september will look like!!!!

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  160. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Hahaha...Roger on Tambourine for Doubt!

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  161. GCS1May 31, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    no the gap ist closed! doubt live! and the tamnbourine twitter post finally came true!

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  162. cure_kittyMay 31, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Thanks to all of the cure fans who are sharing their experiences, photos & videos with us. I am loving it! And Thanks to Craig for his hard work with posting all this great stuff. I haven't been posting much on here or any cure fan websites for a long while but I am so happy to say the COF is still the best. Now I am off to work, wish I could stay till the end of the show!

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  163. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Bye CK. Have a good day!

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  164. SLMay 31, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    4 your own pleasure!

    http://www.themusicnetwork.com/gallery/live-music-photos/live/the-cure-vivid-sydney-opera-house

    http://naxaf.com/photo/1280/6034144356/1/tumblr_lm23uvxW9I1qgfj9z

    Subway..2 mn long...Great Quality!

    PS>I hope that i can post these links?...if not Delete them....& Sorry!!

    Peace2all
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ft4VN-z6Kw

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  165. J.May 31, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    Little off topic, but is there anyway to see the Facebook pictures without being on Facebook?

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  166. andythecurefanMay 31, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    @J, it depends on the privacy settings of the person who uploaded or the album in question.

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  167. GCS1May 31, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    oh god, already faith!!!!!

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  168. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Hmm, not that I know of, but I'm really not a Facebook user at all.

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  169. J.May 31, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    @Craig, I'm a recovering Facebook user.

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  170. MorrisMay 31, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    OK! I'm totally blown away by that Subway Song clip!!!!!

    Robert killing it on guitar!!! and harmonica!!!

    I go the biggest smile on my face...

    Thank You So Much for posting that!!!

    ok-sry-heavy-Cure-freak-out :):):)

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  171. ShawnMay 31, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    So, are they going to play 'Faith' straight, or give us an extended version?

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  172. J.May 31, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    I was just asking because I can't see pics # 2,3 and 5 above.

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  173. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Shawn: We will know soon. Fingers crossed for the extended version.

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  174. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    Regular Faith, not extended. : (

    Maybe tomorrow?

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  175. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    And now the real fun starts! : )

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  176. andythecurefanMay 31, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    And now the best part!

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  177. ShawnMay 31, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    I'm not surprised. Let's hope for it tomorrow!

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  178. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    World War!

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  179. J.May 31, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Wow!

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  180. NicoMay 31, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    Wow, I was thinking about World War yesterday, but I deemed it far too unlikely. Glad to be wrong. :)

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  181. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    I'm Cold!!!!!!

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  182. andythecurefanMay 31, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    Wow! B-sides to the first three albums is where I imagine they'll go.

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  183. ShawnMay 31, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    'World War'! Wow, has that ever been played live before this show?

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  184. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Smart man, Andy. : )

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  185. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Plastic Passion!

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  186. Xploding_BoyMay 31, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Do we think Killing An Arab will happen or will it be Killing Another?

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  187. andythecurefanMay 31, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Screw Reflections at Bestival. Can we get a Join the Dots tour?

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  188. GCS1May 31, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    @shawn: yeah, world war seems to be another world premiere!

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  189. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    I was just about to say that, Andy! : )

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  190. Xploding_BoyMay 31, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Oh man, I wonder if they'll do Winter!?? I would've guessed not but I also wouldn't have guessed that World War was gonna be played.

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  191. GCS1May 31, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    ok, boys don't cry has to be!

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  192. ShawnMay 31, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Craig, watch your language. Children read COF, too. ;)

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  193. andythecurefanMay 31, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    I'd have wanted 'Play With Me'. I like that outtake from 3IB

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  194. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Sorry. Double fudge!!! : )

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  195. Adam ChristopherMay 31, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Dare we hope for Do The Hansa and Pillbox Tales?

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  196. CraigMay 31, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Olivier says it's Killing Another.

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  197. Xploding_BoyMay 31, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Damn, still good to have it played anyway.

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  198. andythecurefanMay 31, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    @Xploding_Boy, did you see my post earlier about Primary being played with 2 basses?

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  199. Xploding_BoyMay 31, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Are you guys thinking Jumping Someone Else's Train into Another Journey to end this encore since they were played at soundcheck?

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  200. Xploding_BoyMay 31, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    Yeah Andy. I saw that. Saw your mention of it in Cure Connections too. :)

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