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Reviews: COF
Photos: COF / Xaguaro / Sleepydoll / Blondieesd / Allsoarty / Lick The Tin's / Evidence Of My Existence
Videos:
Simon attacks his bass
Close To Me
A Night Like This
Hot Hot Hot
Shake Dog Shake
The Perfect Boy
Prayers For Rain
To Wish Impossible Things
Close To Me Part 1
Close To Me Part 2
Inbetween Days
Boys Don't Cry 1
Boys Don't Cry 2
Fascination Street Part 1
Fascination Street Part 2
Lullaby Part 1
Lullaby Part 2
The End of the World
The Walk
Plainsong
Lovesong 1
Lovesong 2
Just Like Heaven
Pictures of You 1
Pictures of You 2
Pictures of You 3
Fascination Street 2
Lauren reviews the show
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Tonight's show is at the COX Arena. Paul is doing the live reports. Cat is here too. Gods help us. : )
ReplyDeletesecond?
ReplyDeletehere's hoping paul has a camera with a wide lens!
ReplyDeleteAnd so it begins... : )
ReplyDeletei would kill to see Bare live. it pretty much describes, in detail, the relationship between an ex boyfriend and i.
ReplyDeleteBut yeah. Want is on the master setlist. So that's my guess for opener!
I would love for them to play Want, it's an underrated yet kick-ass Cure classic!
ReplyDeleteopen + FS + ....
ReplyDeleteWant, Like Cockatoos, Bare... saw them all :) Tampa '96.
ReplyDeleteWant is a cool opener (after Plainsong)
Want and Bare would be unbelievable. Literally, I'm afraid, in Bare's case.
ReplyDeleteBut if it happens:
Tapers,
you know what to do.
gotta be Want tonight. should be interesting though to see what the set closer will be. But I'm sure I'll have to find out tomorrow, no way I'll make it to 1:00 am.
ReplyDeleteI'm voting for some new material tonight....the elusive Hungry Ghost perhaps?
ReplyDeleteIs anyone going to Phoenix tomorrow night? I am so excited I think I peed a little bit.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I said that.
Everyone needs to activate their Blogger Profile and put some info in it!!!
ReplyDeletewant & bare would be brilliant. and to think there are people who hate wms...pfft.
ReplyDeleteoh! soo... i just thought about it and since the set closer is always from the album, and Bare isn't on the master setlist, maybe, just maybe, they would use Club America as the closer. Because it is on the master and all. Just a thought...
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ReplyDeletemorris, do i have enough info for you? what about you, pal? all we got is a location here.
ReplyDeletebeliever-ko, please do not wish that on us. christ...
Sofia, brilliant job!
ReplyDeletei was just working on mine :)
I think they walk out on stage to "Relax" from The Glove, Robert walks up to the mic, Simon comes over and promptly pulls off a wig from Roberts head, revealing a newly shorn buzz cut (albeit with a slight bald spot on the top this time around) and they open with "Shake Dog Shake" a la "In Orange" style!
ReplyDeleteAfter the great setlist at the Shrine, i hope Robert goes on changing songs and plays new stuff, but maybe it was Simon who picked all songs? So it stays wishfull mthinking. We´ll get an ordenary setlist,imo.
ReplyDeleteAfter the great setlist at the Shrine, i hope Robert goes on changing songs and plays new stuff, but maybe it was Simon who picked all songs? So it stays wishfull mthinking. We´ll get an ordenary setlist,imo.
ReplyDeletewould that mean there'd have to be a stupid mosh pit too?
ReplyDelete...i never understood skanking to the Cure.
i'm down there in the pit with the church-burners shoving you in the face during 'how beautiful you are'!
ReplyDeleteone song from that master setlist...album opening track...not played in ages...The Holy Hour! I would literally faint if they opened with it. I kinda do expect it to make an appearance tonight, though opening song is probably stretching it just a bit.
ReplyDeleteMorris - yes! Mosh pit and all - what the hell, why not?
ReplyDelete@ sofia:
ReplyDeleteaww. : )
i think club america is decent. but tbh- the real reason i'd love to see it is the guitar. imagine Porl shredding that out!
Do the Hansa!
ReplyDeleteSofia- I'm totally with you in the pit! Especially when they play their old stuff from 17secs and TAB, how can you NOT go nuts? I think that's how I hurt my shoulder. Starting with Jumping, ending with Killin an Arab...
ReplyDeleteOn another note, I was watching Sinking, The Cure in Orange vers. and goddamn if Simons bass kicks ass in that song!
I'm supposed to be there with plainsong but here I am sitting in front of my computer posting my regret for going. At least I changed my plans at the last minute and went to the Shrine.
ReplyDeleteIf they open with Want, I will be happy for everyone there but even more upset I didn't go.
Here starts the wishing and hoping, making deals with the devil for another tour. ;)
Terminal, I always thought it'd be funny if they did an encore consisting SOLEY of their weird shit, like Do The Hansa, Mr. Pink Eyes, A man inside my mouth, etc. That would rule!
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE a whole set consisting just of B-sides and obscurities. Wishful thinking indeed.
ReplyDeleteI would always try to catch every show of the cure when it is in range and affordable.
ReplyDeleteOK, I made up my mind: Opening with Plainsong, closing with Disintegration, of course.
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ReplyDeleteNOT Plainsong again, pleeeease. I mean, as an opener for godsakes.
ReplyDeleteI do like the song, but they need to mix things up a little bit.
ReplyDeleteViolet -- I'm dealing with the devil as we speak. I've been formulated bizarre plots to follow the Cure around to at least half a dozen shows when they next tour. Next year, maybe? If this Christmas record thing actually happens, you never know.... The two shows this year were not enough. And could never have been.
ReplyDeleteI officially have a shoebox under my bed with the words: "CURE FUND" written across the top. Now I just have to pick up some more hours at work and start filling up the box.
-Tyler
[Valerie: bloodflower09@yahoo.com]
Btw in europe it was 21 times(?) opener.
ReplyDeleteHas there been any valid chatter about additional touring after the album comes out? I suppose we're spoiled here in the USA. Those poor bastards in South America have been waiting a long time - 1996 I think....
ReplyDeleteI'm only passing by, I'm way too tired to stay up tonight, Cure and all have to forgive me, I'm so out of shape it's out of this world. <_<
ReplyDeleteSeriously. And sorry for whoever care about the blogger profile thing, I'll get around to fiddle with it one day. I'm such a lazy ass. I'll do it at my job one day when the going's smooth.
monkeybutt's not here, man!
ReplyDeletehelsa, oh hell yes. a join the dots tour!
ReplyDeleteCraig: sent you an email.
ReplyDeletemike- two cities in 96 is not really touring.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes your so spoiled.;) Imo, you got the far better setlists, espicially in Ca.
hey guys i have a idea,why not we write to the cure the best idea to celebrate 30th aniversary, in this way:
ReplyDeletei remember that the london suede in 2003 playded the whole set album by album even besides and rarities...so
the cure could play every song album by album even besides and rarities so in this way they pleased everybody every fan...
think about it....
it is a bad idea isn't it?
Sofia:
ReplyDeleteThe lack of a Join the Dots tour ought to go down in history as one of THE great missteps in The Cure's history.
Who wouldn't crap their pants if this was tonight's setlist:
ReplyDeletesubway song, grinding halt, play for today, m, primary, the funeral party, the figurehead, the hanging garden, let's go to bed, the walk, dressing up, piggy in the mirror, push, inbetween days, catch, just like heaven, lullaby, prayers for rain, high, from the edge of the deep green sea, treasure, bare,
E1: 10.15 saturday night, killing an arab
That was the setlist in order from the 11/6/96 Paris show...sorry Cat, no "Club America" that night though....
If they could only be that spontaneous these days!
mike wants to shock all "casual" fans..., but good for me
ReplyDeletei fell asleep to birdmad girl last night. someone make that happen for me? nyc? RCMH? please? sigh...
ReplyDeleteYup I'll be at the Phoenix show, after all it's where I reside! I'll be sending in the play by play as well... The Dodge theatre is a inside joint so I'm probably SOL for UTS... :-(
ReplyDeleteI like the cover versions on JTD
ReplyDeleteProbably true about UTS, Jerry, but Faith is really much more of an indoors song....
ReplyDeleteFaith sounds good everywhere!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'd certainly take Faith any day! Actually the last Phoenix show in 2004 they ended with the most amazing version of Forever, I curse the fact that no one taped it or is at least fessing up to it. I'm pissed at myself for not doing it!!!
ReplyDeleteA new song not played thus far would be nice for us desert dwellers too!
Jerry: I'm sure I've seen a version of Phoenix 2004 around somewhere. Let me look around and I'll get back to you.
ReplyDeleteanyone remember listening to the first live web-cast of a Cure show? i think it was from New York? 56k modem. IRC chat room. '96??
ReplyDeleteanybody got wish tour, phoenix?! :@
ReplyDeleteTyler you would be the absolute man!!! That whole show was really incredible, the energy was off the charts. The version of Disintegration was also incredible!
ReplyDeleteI went to that Wish show in Phoenix! My first Cure show after I moved from NYC.
ReplyDeleteGoing to have to check on Robert's voice tonight. The troubles MIGHT not be over.
ReplyDeletejerry, i live in nyc now but i lived in phoenix during that show! :D
ReplyDeleteso you got it? *nudge*
my emails up there. feel free, kind people.
Isn't that an odd juxtaposition Sofia? I don't have the show, sorry! I should go and try to get all the Cure shows I've been too, would be interesting!
ReplyDeleteCraig: sick again / still??
ReplyDeletei imagine it's really tough to get well on the road.
Craig, bad news from the soundcheck?
ReplyDeleteMAYBE still suffering, hopefully it's just preventive.
ReplyDeletejerry, it really is. we're ships passing in the night. a few years later i moved here.
ReplyDeleteps: i see where you're living. i went to xavier and lived off 125th and shea.
Just checking in to say I'm here for the great setlist watch. I was wondering if Robert was ok when my friend told me that he didn't show for the afterparty after the Hollywood Bowl show. I was thinking that he might be still trying to take care of his throat.
ReplyDeletedrink that throat coat tea, robert!
ReplyDeleteHey y'all!
ReplyDeleteParty ain't started or what? I guess it's Robert's voice that gets y'all worried? ;o)
ReplyDeleteShawn - no, not from soundcheck. Hate to be all vague, but it was something personal. Just saying let's hope the voice is ok tonight.
ReplyDeletecarig- nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. I thought Robert was all better?? :(
ReplyDeleteHey Fantac!! :p :p
ReplyDeleteMore like planes passing in the sky Sofia! ;-) Yeah you lived pretty near me, I'm right by the PV Mall. Small world anyone? Well I promise to forward you the Wish show from Phoenix if I get my mitts on it. I know a guy...
ReplyDeleteDid I mention I grew up in Brooklyn?
What's wrong with Bobby's voice??
ReplyDeleteCat - hopefully nothing. just keep those fingers crossed.
ReplyDeleteWHAT HAPPENED TO BOBBYS VOICE??
ReplyDeleteoh, okay, sorry for shouting.
ReplyDeletei am crossing toes fingers and hairs that he's okay!
The suspense on the opener is killing me
ReplyDeleteWant/Forever would be awesome
Want /Burn would rock the house down!!
(I could do without Bare)
Paul is reporting from the 3rd row on Porl's side tonight. No PHT reports tonight Cat.
ReplyDeletethey haven't played the big hand for a while. i thought this lineup bringing back was excellent, and i know it's on the master list, so here's hoping!
ReplyDeleteMy friend Miss Shapes is at the show tonight, for her sake I hope they open with Open, as it's her favorite song. I'll ask her to give an update on his voice.
ReplyDeleteheys! i hope im not late to the party. poor robert =/
ReplyDeleteWhat is this master list??
ReplyDeleteOh man, I hope Robert's voice is alright! Please take care of yourself, Robert.
ReplyDeleteAnd more than 80 comments before the show starts. This place is like a night market!
Good nite everyone.
ReplyDeleteHow are you ?
Glad to join, just in time.
I´m ready, little sad, my soccer team lose the second game and i´t´s not going to the final.
Overall score 1-1 but lose due to away goal.
The referee did an awful job.
Going back to Cure,please don´t make get more nervous, is RS voice fine ? is he ok?
Why the warning on the front page?
Anyone know that maybe could be some throt issues?
I hope he´wll be in top form, he´ll have 2 shows in a row, so if he´s still having problem,being on tour, his voice might suffer a permanent damage.
So, RSX, take care of your amazing voice, there´s no reason to push it further.
:(
Craig- dammit!! Paul is totally hot for Porl now isn't he...
ReplyDeleteCat- just send some invisible love waves to Robert... I'm sure he'll feel it. :)
jerry, i used to live in bushwick and had a boyfriend who lived across the street from BAM :|
ReplyDeleteOh well, it's Plainsong.
ReplyDeletePlainsong. They might put Want somewhere else in the setlist?
ReplyDeleteJust hoping. :)
And we're off!
ReplyDeleteas if plainsong is terrible?! god i just want my show to get here!
ReplyDeleteHope his voice holds up, an excuse to faith encore?
ReplyDeletep.s Sorry to be rude but clockwise cat are you/were you Fleurdumal from MFC?
Plainsong then Club America? That would be funny.
ReplyDeleteBoy, they started right on time tonight. A good sign.
ReplyDeletei love Plainsong. The chimes, the chimes...
ReplyDelete@erik-craig posted few days ago a picture of a list with 83? songs on it, supposed to be played during the tour
ReplyDeletePlainsong belongs to my top 3 Cure song list and it could never be wrong. I believe I'll be in tears if I were there.
ReplyDeleteany news on the man's voice yet?
ReplyDeleteprayers next then i guess :)
ReplyDeleteeric, type "master list" into the search bar at the top of the blog. You'll find it. :)
ReplyDeleteI guess if RS sing at top notch Prayers for Rain would mean he´s ok.
ReplyDeleteI think when he was sick on this tour, PFR was put outside of the main set.
Don't get me wrong, I love Plainsong. Was just hoping they would continue the streak of a different opener each night in Cali.
ReplyDeleteAsking Paul about his voice now.
Just heard from Steph. Voice sounds fantastic. Must have worked out well.
ReplyDeletePaul says very long RAAAAAIIIINNN tonight.
RS is fine. Whew!
Hi all! Sorry I'm late.
ReplyDeletePlease say Robert's voice is OK.
I know, Craig! I was also hoping that they’d open with a different song after the magnificent setlist at the Shrine. Seriously, it can't be the only show that opens with OOTW, can it? Do we only get the song on Simon's birthday? :/
ReplyDelete"Paul says very long RAAAAAIIIINNN tonight."
ReplyDelete;) haha
Whew, that's a relief about Bob.
ReplyDeleteElise- everyone's favorite Aussie.
I´m agree Craig, but nevertheless PS is a bad choice for opening a show.
ReplyDeleteMaybe because there´s no Bare on the master list, they don´t feel right to play as opener, but maybe during the main set.
Hey elise!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear that Robert's voice is fine! That's a huge relief.
ReplyDeleteHi AussiElise
ReplyDeleteHi Elise!
ReplyDeleteHelsabot - Am I the only Aussie you know?
ReplyDeleteFantac - Hey there, Tigger
Hello Elise!
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear RS is just as good.
ReplyDelete:)
Hi Madbob!
ReplyDeleteHey, Jenny - thanks for the email!
Jenny, I thought they'd only mix it up for Simons b'day. I was hoping I was wrong. This setlist is looking very familiar. :X
ReplyDeleteThat Raiiiiiiiin was excellent in wembley. One of the best moments at cure concerts, imo
ReplyDeleteAlright kiddos, I have to get some sleep tonight. I've been staying up late too many nights. I hope to see some new songs in the set list when I wake up.
ReplyDeleteHi Bernie.
ReplyDeleteGood news about Robert's voice, but I'm NOT HAPPY that Paul is on the wrong side of the stage :-(
Hey Elise! There was a bit of drama, but it seems to have been a false alarm.
ReplyDeleteA/S/L ??? ;)
ReplyDeleteGood night Joefrog! Sleep well.
ReplyDelete'night Joe, talk to you tomorrow. : )
ReplyDeleteIs here with us all the COF Kittens ?
ReplyDeleteg'night joe
ReplyDeleteExcellent to hear that his voice is fine!
ReplyDeleteI'm off to put the kiddies to bed :) yes, again!
Be back soon.
Craig - PHEW!!!!! I'm glad I missed the stress of the false alarm!
ReplyDeleteThe Walk, oh boy.
ReplyDeleteElise- I know no other Aussie's.
Mad Bob - no, V isn't with us tonight. She's at the REM/Modest Mouse show at Red Rocks. : (
ReplyDeleteElise, thank YOU! And I got your reply this morning. :)
ReplyDeleteHelsabot, I guess you're right...will they consider Want? We only have 11 shows left (if I remember correctly). If Robert still has any more surprises he'd better bring them on soon!
Madbob - v is at a show tonight - I don't know if Cat is in da house
ReplyDeleteugh, who sleeps when its 5am here?
ReplyDeleteWill I get to use red tonight? : (
ReplyDeleteG'night Joe!
ReplyDeleteGood night Joe
ReplyDeleteThanks for showing me to the master list!
ReplyDeletesome songs are curt from the picture - to keep us guessing??
Same deep would be realy excellent to hear again - esp without keys this time
Helsabot - then I feel honoured to be your favourite Aussie!
ReplyDeleteOk, hoping V is having good time..
ReplyDeleteThanxs
Erik - nothing is cut, just scroll over.
ReplyDeleteElise- :)))))))))))))
ReplyDeleteI would love for Craig to have to use the red pen for Want. I WANT WANT!!!!
ReplyDeletebeau: yes, that's me. :-) how are you?
ReplyDeleteplainsong opener....booooooooring.
don't get me wrong - i like ps. but without the keys it just doesn't work as well - or at least that's my sense. maybe if i see/hear it in the flesh i'll change my mind.
also, i would prefer want or lost as an opener.
Yeah Erick, i´m beggint that Cure dust off TSDWAY
ReplyDeleteThe pictures isn´t cut, is larger than the screen size,save it in your PC, that way it´s easier to see.
I think uyou might use red tonight craig. I can see the possibility of a new song or rarely played song.
ReplyDeleteelise - Just like that... Did you break the news to your hubbie that WOW nevers ends?
ReplyDeleteWe want WANT!
ReplyDeletealso hoping for HOLY HOUR
ReplyDeleteand B43
but that isn't on the master list. HH is though.
I want Twilight Garden... and maybe 2late. Play maybe? That Bob just looooves doing the same thing over and over and over....
ReplyDeleteThanks Craig!
ReplyDeleteI'm waiting to see some red before going to sleep!
meh..i gotta get to sleep in 15 minutes. i'll see you folks next time!
ReplyDeletethanks, craig!
xo
Beau - I like that kind of thinking. : )
ReplyDeleteG'night sophia :)
ReplyDelete"San Diego is so dreary" - is that because of the crowd?
ReplyDeleteGoon nite Sofia
ReplyDelete:-)
How about BREATHE? Or Heroin Face, at least???
ReplyDeleteIt'd be nice to get A boy I never knew - has this been done yet, this side of the Atlantic yet?
ReplyDeletebye Sofi! fall asleep to TG. Or Yesterdays Gone, that ones good too.
ReplyDeleteG'night Sofia.
ReplyDeleteFantac - Oh he knows it doesn't end!!!! He has got his second 'character' (or what ever you call it) to the top level. I will never understand ;P
Oh they'd better play something new tonight. They're going back to the old setlist...
ReplyDeleteYeah, WTF is up with them not playing ABINK? I finally fell in love with that song and then they drop it! Booooooo.
ReplyDeletesofia is leaving?? :-(
ReplyDelete"the crowd are impossible things"
ReplyDeletewat??
Nite Sofia
ReplyDelete'night sofia. don't punch anybody. : )
ReplyDeleteI believe they stopped playing ABINK after the Europe tour?
ReplyDeleteThat crowd don't deserve to be there if they are dreary!
ReplyDeleteThink positive thoughts for Impossible Things people - I have my tickets for the $50million lottery draw on Thursday night - and if I win I am buying us all a night with the Cure - COF fans only!
Only Mexico got A Boy I Never Knew last october,first time played.
ReplyDeleteI don´t get why it isn´t being on the songs current rotation
Does that mean they aren't lively?
ReplyDeletemaybe they're not into the show? I used to live in San Diego and know for a fact people can be kind of passive and lame-o at shows there.
ReplyDeleteClockwise Cat: Ahhhh good :). I thought it was you :). I'm ok thanks, tired really. How are you doing?
ReplyDeleteI can't remember which shows you're going too, did you enjoy if youve seen them already?
No Boy I Never Knew since Europe, correct.
ReplyDeletePaul is saying the crowd is bad tonight. But Paul has a unique style of reporting. : )
ABINK and Underneath the Stars: best new songs!!
ReplyDeletepoo-poo on them though!! i'll show the love at the FL and GA shows!!!
ReplyDeleteElise- *sends good thoughts*
ReplyDeleteThat would be freakin awesome!
aletter-- good luck with that then!!
ReplyDeletetoo bad about the crowd. Not expecting a great setlist tonight then.
ABINK out- Sleep when I´m dead and Perfect Boy in
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, I'm deploring the lack of ABINK! (those acronyms are silly) Perhaps RS feels like American crowds would not be as receptive as European ones? And perhaps he would be right, considering the inanity during Underneath the Stars...
ReplyDeleteMaybe the crowds not responding cause they know they're getting the SAME suckass setlist?
ReplyDeleteI have my fingers crossed Elise, we truly are a crowd that deserves a Cure show.exclusive Cof members.
ReplyDeleteSorry lamers .....
;)
I feel spoiled though
ReplyDeleteI would have died to hear To wish - back in 92
Now I get it and still want more
Prayers for Elise to win!
ReplyDeleteWe should all sing or hum the next song together! That way, there'll be more upside and excitement on COF then there seems to be in SanDiego!!!
ReplyDeleteelise: That would rule chica! Do it! :-D
ReplyDeletebeau: I am very well, thanks! Dxcited to be going to FOUR Cure shows. It went up from 2 rather recently. Just added Ft. Laud yesterday. ROCK! Also seeing Tom Waits this summer. :-D
than
ReplyDeletehelsa: it is indeed a humdrum setlist. but i doubt that is why the crowd is lame-o. or, it could be the reason. who knows?
ReplyDeleteYeah Craig, i knew ABINK was played on Eurpoe this year, but erick complained why they don´t play it on this side of the Atlantic, so, i pointed Mexico did have it.
ReplyDelete4 shows, Cat? Can we look forwrd to PHS hi-res photos from you? :)
ReplyDeleteArgh, make that PHT.
ReplyDeleteCat - 4 shows! I am soooo envious - WCIBY!!!
ReplyDeleteI love adding shows at the last minute. I was lucky enough to grab two amazing floors seats for GA today for face value. that makes me and my light wallet very happy!
ReplyDeleteI am thinking ABINK is gone not because it wouldn't be well received but because Bobby is putting it on that mythical Xmas album.
ReplyDeleteIn other words, we'll never hear it.
i was at the Radiohead concert a few weeks a go, and it seemed everyone was more interested in their cell phones than the concert... It's as if they feel they're not really experiencing something unless they're tapping away on their celly.
ReplyDeleteset list forwarding is excusable :)
Craig: I like that way of thinking too. If it right however is another matter :(
ReplyDeleteI just WISH Robert would put a little more Faith, BF, B-sides in there. C'mon Bob, us yanks can take it!
ReplyDeleteJenny: PHS - Penis Hugging Shorts? Maybe he'll wear those instead - after all, I'm attending shows here in the sultry south!
ReplyDeleteWell, the camera phone thingy I have kinda sux, but I'll deffo try to get good cock shots. :-)
Clockwise: are you going to the Tampa show?
ReplyDeleteCat, cheer up, of course we´ll have ABINK studio version, in wich album will be included, that´s the question of the 64 millions.
ReplyDeleteMorris - I hate people who experience life through the viewfinder of a camera or their cell phone. Life is for being in the moment. The memories will remain with you forever - photos/videos never do it any justice!
ReplyDelete