Setlist Review
After the concert I wrote everything down that I could remember about each song...
- Brown Eyed Girl- This was the opening song and I have to say that it sounded completely different live. The
- Summerland- This song was so intense! I mean, it was just amazing how it sucked you in and drew your attention. It is one of their best live songs.
- Heroin Girl- Energetic and as powerful as usual. When I was jumping during this song, it felt like I was floating. It was like I was jumping in mid air. It was such an amazing feeling.
- Nehalem- I had never heard this song live before, and it kicked some major ass. It was so great the way Art said, I know you're leaving Ne-halem. It's cool how he breaks the word apart like that.
- Amphetamine- This song has always been one of my favorites. I love the way this song rocks, it sounds so awesome when it's loud. I could really feel the energy during this one. At the end when Art said I met her at a party and I took here home... he picked up the microphone and walked toward Craig while he played the backround music low and calm, andArt had this sad look on his face and he just kept saying, Everything will be alright... It was very emotional.
- El Distorto De Melodica- This is my favorite instrumental, I love the way it speaks to me even without words. I couldn't believe they actually played it. It was so hard core sounding and Greg really stuck out his tongue on this one.
- Everything to Everyone- The way this song starts has always got to me. It just sounds so cool, and hearing it live is even better. I jumped a lot in during this song, it was so cool because Craig was right in front of me and he totally saw me jumping along with him.
- Slide- I was suprised to hear this one. It sounded great live. It was weird how I heard the words in a new way- like when Art said Sometimes my life is on a slide. It was reassuring to know I wasn't the only one who felt that way sometimes.
- When It All Goes Wrong Again- Hammering and powerful. This song really kicks ass.
- Loser Makes Good- The only song from World Of Noise. I was a little suprised that they didn't play Fire Maple Song off of World Of Noise, but this one made up for it. Art really got into singing this song. He seemed so passionate.
- Strawberry- The sing along song. Yup yup everyone sang with Art during this song, and we all got to say, Yes I guess I fucked up again! Truly a great song, so simple, so strong.
- Song From An American Moveie, Part 1- During this song Art played an acoustic guitar, Craig played the banjo, and Greg played a ukelele. They were so cute. It was really a sweet song.
- Song From An American Moveie, Part 2- It's amazng how rock n roll this song sounds live. On the cd it sounds so calm, lol- it's so different live! But that's a good thing:)
- Am Radio- Disco still sucks! And in the words of Art- Television sucks too. It was cool, during this song, when he says my momma want to watch that TV all god damn night, he said- Television sucks! We want rock n roll!! It was awesome the way everyone cheered.
- Wonderful-This song means so much to me. When Art said- I think thoughts that I know are bad, he put his hands over his eyes and then lifted one finger and peeked out liek he was afaraid. He had the cutest smile on his face though, it was cool.
- Father of Mine- It left such an impact on the crowd. It's just the way Art says- Daddy gave me a name, then he walked away, My dad he gave me a name, and he walked away! It's so powerful. So emotional.
- I Will Buy You a New Life- Art dedicated this song to some friends he said he's known for a long time and were in the audience. While I was singing along with Art, it felt like I was giving back everything that everclear has ever done for me, to them, my way of saying thank you.
- Santa Monica- James Beaton wasn't there!! But it was still awesome. This song has always sounded great live. I liked the fact that it wasn't the last song of hte night for a change:)
- Encore: (they never really left the stage, it was just s short break)
- So Much For The Afterglow- Another song I hadn't heard live. It was funny because in the beginning the guys weren't even near the mics when the little ooooohhh ahhhhhhh thing was going on. You could totally tell it was a recording:) This was another jumping song, and it was awesome. The loudness really makes it sound so much more hard core.
- You Make Me Feel Like a Whore- Art really seemed to be singing his heart out on this one. Just an all around kick ass song.
- Rock Star- Well I got onstage and I danced with Craig, I went crazy, I held Craig in my arms, I hugged Art, and kissed him on the cheek- what can I say, it was the best part of the entire concert! I am still in shock, and it's been 2 days!!! Nothing will ever compare to that moment.
- Suffragette City- Craig sang vocals on this song, and it was really cool because it's not too often we get to hear Craig! You can tell he really loves the stage:) They all do!