tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post2812432734731356160..comments2024-03-08T10:14:28.748-06:00Comments on Chain Of Flowers: The Cure in Manchester (Nov. 29th, 2016)Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17355214926335490436noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-46904731900711497762016-12-23T22:03:26.772-06:002016-12-23T22:03:26.772-06:00Billboard Boxscore for UK shows:
The Cure, The Tw...Billboard Boxscore for UK shows:<br /><br />The Cure, The Twilight Sad<br />Manchester Arena<br />Manchester, U.K.<br />Nov. 29, 2016<br />$825,444<br />16,103 /<br />16,103<br />1 / 1<br />$62.27, $31.13<br />3A Entertainment<br /><br />The Cure, The Twilight Sad<br />SSE Arena<br />London, U.K.<br />Dec. 1-3, 2016<br />$2,087,470<br />35,352 /<br />35,352<br />3 / 3<br />$62.39, $31.20<br />3A Entertainmenthalo eighteenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08104906726534783877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-70803786215713547892016-12-02T20:05:16.764-06:002016-12-02T20:05:16.764-06:00"it has nothing to do with a curfew, nothing ..."it has nothing to do with a curfew, nothing to do with my throat ...it has everything to do with whether an audience likes you"<br />So commented Robert at London#1, according to a fan's tweet. I don't take it at face value, though. Sure the audience was of a sedate manner at Manchester, but reportedly there were other dates on the tour where the audience was generally quiet yet they invariably got a full set.<br />I suspect Robert used it as an excuse on the spot when the true reason of the show cut short was, in fact, his vocal issues that were reported by a number of eyewitness accounts.mancsonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17011634520651720310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-82264338549931126402016-12-02T17:49:14.110-06:002016-12-02T17:49:14.110-06:00I went to Manchester, a disappointing show, terrib...I went to Manchester, a disappointing show, terrible sound with a set shortened by 40 minutes. I went to first Wembley set, a full set, great gig, great band. Manchester was an bad night for the bad exacerbated by a venue that was short of staff which meant that people queued 30 minutes to get into standing area from the top of the arena blocking view of people in the seats. Frustrating for everyone and an accident waiting to happen! SJD64https://www.blogger.com/profile/08759861901902151732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-16720438206402491652016-12-01T10:15:02.871-06:002016-12-01T10:15:02.871-06:00rien - I agree with you soooooo much!rien - I agree with you soooooo much!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08237090472835200212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-49338031228440413992016-12-01T04:12:55.452-06:002016-12-01T04:12:55.452-06:00Well there isn't a better band on the planet s...Well there isn't a better band on the planet so for me Manchester was beautiful, jlh made my eyes teary, amazingTexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16336052052873011380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-76250583603990931652016-12-01T03:40:44.596-06:002016-12-01T03:40:44.596-06:00Manchester got another raving 4 star review in thi...Manchester got another raving 4 star review in this mornings Metro newspaper. They also topped the Go See section with the London shows.Mintsaucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07132620845005400967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-79810417537648046432016-12-01T03:33:49.315-06:002016-12-01T03:33:49.315-06:00ThanksThanksMarcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12392769817409976441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-2192840233721418672016-12-01T03:29:45.664-06:002016-12-01T03:29:45.664-06:00Milan night 2, Amsterdam and Bilbao were good too ...Milan night 2, Amsterdam and Bilbao were good too in term of setlist...Marcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12392769817409976441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-79424366935870666572016-12-01T00:29:06.163-06:002016-12-01T00:29:06.163-06:00i have never disagreed with a post on this site mo...i have never disagreed with a post on this site more than this one. are you seriously asking them to 'get through' a concert by playing only singles? you are not the only fan, but I presume that you were or have been in attendance and that this comes from real experience, not just chiming in on something that you are reading. AND, I will give you credit that you are speaking of care for Robert. that being said, he does not need the help or assist of anyone on this site ...the band will perform the songs that they want ... and 'from the edge of a deep green sea, is something that he cares about...SO WHAT if it is not 'vinyl' perfect...it is a true, live performance from the heart....rienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13605077179661010335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-69567749754343417302016-12-01T00:07:00.868-06:002016-12-01T00:07:00.868-06:00Porl's extremely loud guitar caused this probl...Porl's extremely loud guitar caused this problem countless times in 2005-2008, trying to sing over such volume blew out Robert's voice time and time again. They appear to have a great balance on stage these days and I don't think it happened even once during the U.S. leg. That was during the summer and it was pretty hot night after night. Maybe the cold has a negative effect and heat doesn't?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16329577841319504565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-19985437588506872112016-11-30T23:54:40.011-06:002016-11-30T23:54:40.011-06:00Because six or seven songs were dropped from the s...Because six or seven songs were dropped from the set and they didn't want anyone to know.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16329577841319504565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-44211182402151257312016-11-30T23:51:08.875-06:002016-11-30T23:51:08.875-06:00It has to be a nearly perfect gig and he has to be...It has to be a nearly perfect gig and he has to be feeling really good for them to consider 'Faith', and it doesn't sound like that was the case. It hasn't been played since 2008 anyhow.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16329577841319504565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-64036357211273538082016-11-30T21:56:04.684-06:002016-11-30T21:56:04.684-06:00But Robert didn't have a problem playing Faith...But Robert didn't have a problem playing Faith/Pornography encores during the Dream Tour. So the 1989 interview doesn't really explain the greatest hits pop encores we got with this tour. You would think with his vocal issues they would break out a 20 minute version of Faith rather than endless 3 minute pop songs.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01650869147429698649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-91273737387735876402016-11-30T20:02:55.398-06:002016-11-30T20:02:55.398-06:00I have never agreed with a post on this site more ...I have never agreed with a post on this site more than this one. Also they should can Deep Green Sea. It wastes too much time. Play the idiot dance singles but lose this one.Zowie Spherehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16990295682795068717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-50159213343265496312016-11-30T18:56:44.393-06:002016-11-30T18:56:44.393-06:00The Barcelona gig was one of the best I've see...The Barcelona gig was one of the best I've seen them do, total contrast to Manchester. The acoustics front left of stage weren't good and the audience where I was were pretty static even during Primary and the likes. Shortest set I've seen them do, hope everything's ok for WembleyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02238370894736921031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-44783992490942214802016-11-30T17:33:42.404-06:002016-11-30T17:33:42.404-06:00I don't understand why they are playing energe...I don't understand why they are playing energetic songs like Shake Dog Shake and Give Me It only for Robert Smith to "talk" through the songs.jj606https://www.blogger.com/profile/13312870366603302921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-84135189960114399092016-11-30T17:12:04.288-06:002016-11-30T17:12:04.288-06:00thatys just wrong sorry .. they had by 8 closed of...thatys just wrong sorry .. they had by 8 closed ofgf all entrances to the floor bar one lane at block 111 so no other entrance was available to either get to your searts in that block or get to the floor ..it was a joke <br />otherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13816913750788093907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-89767741242358445012016-11-30T17:06:18.850-06:002016-11-30T17:06:18.850-06:00I agree 100%, I'm just back and it was awful.I agree 100%, I'm just back and it was awful.jj606https://www.blogger.com/profile/13312870366603302921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-54462535466239953742016-11-30T17:05:46.740-06:002016-11-30T17:05:46.740-06:00A shame that the show was cut due to Robert's ...A shame that the show was cut due to Robert's voice. I'm still surprised they haven't adapted the sets to make it easier on him, but then again it seems his voice was fine at Amsterdam and Barcelona. Hopefully, the Manchester show was cut to save it for London...but they had the longest break of the tour between barcelona and Manchester so it is a worry that his voice was so bad.Beauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07580216006310238663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-82469722084983096282016-11-30T17:05:14.893-06:002016-11-30T17:05:14.893-06:00Just back from Manchester and the concert was a co...Just back from Manchester and the concert was a complete let down. An uninspiring, pop heavy set (with no rarities or new songs) and a lacklustre performance. To me, it was the worst Cure show I've ever been to, I have never left a Cure show feeling this disappointed.jj606https://www.blogger.com/profile/13312870366603302921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-17726981242360037002016-11-30T15:23:25.151-06:002016-11-30T15:23:25.151-06:00Crimson sorry you're wrong. I was there in the...Crimson sorry you're wrong. I was there in the queues to get into the standing area and believe me we were trying to get in but couldn't due to poor organisation of the entrances. First time I've missed an opening to a Cure show! Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02930381524846663655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-55130950968557153742016-11-30T15:18:07.491-06:002016-11-30T15:18:07.491-06:00Exactly. Well said.Exactly. Well said.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06981817862364480724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-49731233551595254892016-11-30T14:58:22.465-06:002016-11-30T14:58:22.465-06:00As one last comment, and in defence of the Arena, ...As one last comment, and in defence of the Arena, I'd like to say this...<br /><br />My group headed in around 7.45pm (to seats, granted) with no issues. We left behind thousands of people who were milling around and/or buying more drinks. By almost 8pm less than half the floor or seats appeards to be taken up, then all of a sudden the intro music came on and in an instant there were huge queues trying to get in to standing. I personally believe nobody expected them to actually take to the stage that early and they were simply caught short. In fairness the supporr had been finished a good while, so nobody had an excuse to not be in by 8pm.<br /><br />I disagree the Arena were unnecessarily taking their time letting people in. The reality of the world we live in now is security etc. Turn up on time and you won't have a problem. Crimson Tonighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15464996807790506770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-68911973472227633512016-11-30T14:54:39.140-06:002016-11-30T14:54:39.140-06:00according the reviews anyway was a good show according the reviews anyway was a good show CultHerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10406389636492149997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-65507700401407886612016-11-30T14:49:27.030-06:002016-11-30T14:49:27.030-06:00Ah, sorry...just there was an older lady near us, ...Ah, sorry...just there was an older lady near us, I found that awesome ! xCrimson Tonighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15464996807790506770noreply@blogger.com