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Post by Black Jeans on Dec 12, 2008 9:16:04 GMT
Post your reviews here. I've only had 2 hours sleep so can't possibly even think of summing up the gig. So can someone else start and I'll try and write my thoughts later on once I've had a coffee?  |
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Post by melbourneflower on Dec 12, 2008 10:28:42 GMT
Well I was front and almost centre (directly in front of Matt) on the barrier for this show and it was a blinder.
It seemed to me that that the guys (particularly Caleb) had themselves a great time and the crowd were really fantastic for such a big venue. I admit that I couldn't see around the whole of the arena given my location on the floor but whenever I looked around to check out what was happening in the seats it seemed that EVERYONE was on their feet and singing along to almost every word!
Starting with Closer and then into Crawl was a great double-shot. The setlist then proceeded pretty much exactly the same as the show in Glasgow on the weekend - so no Trani, no Arizona, no California Waiting but plenty of crowd jumping tracks (My Party, Razz, Molly's Chambers, KOTR). I don't think things really calmed down in the mosh until Milk.
Caleb (on behalf of the band) was again humble in terms of thanking the UK crowd - he specifically mentioned that the UK (and particularly London) was 'home' for them and that no-one else in the world would have known who Kings of Leon were but for them. I know Caleb likes to pander to the UK crowds in this way but I think he spoke from the heart last night and this was helped by the fact that what he was saying was 100% true - I don't think KOL's affinity with the UK will ever be dampened.
It was also great to see that the importance of this show was not lost on the band - last night was a big deal for them (maybe even more so than Glastonbury)- it's a long way from partly selling out the Astoria (cap. 1600) to completely selling out the O2 (cap. 22,000).
The highlight again for me last night was Cold Desert - this song is epic -there is no other description for it.
I have to say that I still think the Brighton set list out does the one from last night in terms of content- I was a little disappointed that the boys didn't pull out an extra long setlist for the 'home' crowd and I also didn't get to hear I Want You (which they've played in the couple of shows since Glasgow) but then I have something to look forward to (hopefully in Bournemouth!).
Again, it was a really solid butt shaking, fist-punching, head banging performance and I think these Followill boys are really stepping into the realm of being a truly great band (not just a good band who have the current popular vote behind them!).
Our boys done good!
Photos once again to follow.
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Post by schnucams on Dec 12, 2008 10:46:34 GMT
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Post by SozzellLovesKOL on Dec 12, 2008 10:46:52 GMT
Weeelll, I was at the barrier directly in front of Caleb which was great - I was so determined to be at the barrier again! Annnd I got TWO of Caleb's plecs! I have to say, I was a little disappointed with the show - a bit  But I think it was just because they didn't do Trani and Arizona, and for me not having Arizona in the set is so unforfilling! And they did Notion rather than maybe, I want you or something, 'cause I don't like Notion! Plus I don't mind being crushed and people being air lifted or whatever over my head, it's worth it for the Kings! But throughout the whole of Cold Desert people were being grabbed from over me and the security guard stood in front of me for so much of it which was a bit crappy  Buuut, it was great as always, just not as amazing as Brighton!  Roll on Wembley now  p.s Oooooh, and there was one thing in particular that made me smile a lot...during My Party when Caleb sings the line 'amongst a crowded place,' I saw him glance out into the O2 and just make this face like 'Holy shit, I can't believe we're here!' It was so great! Anyways, that was nice  |
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Post by kultbert on Dec 12, 2008 12:06:59 GMT
22,000 people?!  wow. when i'm going to see them in berlin there'll be about 2000 people |
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Post by coolcamarogirl on Dec 12, 2008 12:15:45 GMT
22,000 people?! indeed, OMG THAT MANY??? |
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Post by montana on Dec 12, 2008 12:43:02 GMT
Thanks for the reviews guys, sounds like a great night. Really thought theyd pull out trani and arizona for such a big place.
Melbourneflower...any pics? your last lot were amazing!
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Post by ticboo on Dec 12, 2008 12:55:18 GMT
22,000 people?! wow. when i'm going to see them in berlin there'll be about 2000 people 2000 people?! sorry, couldn't resist I've got no hope of seeing them in a venue that small! thanks for the write ups guys and looking forward to the photos, melbourneflower |
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Post by mrsbrightside on Dec 12, 2008 13:13:59 GMT
Sounds like it was a brilliant gig, the set sounded the same as glasgow which isnt a bad thing (apart from no trani, sort it out boys!) Cant wait to see the pics |
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Post by melbourneflower on Dec 12, 2008 13:19:48 GMT
Melbourneflower...any pics? your last lot were amazing! I surely do have some pics but unfortunately I wont be able to put them up until later tonight - got a couple of beauties too even if I do say so myself! I'll post up the link in this thread later. |
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Post by montana on Dec 12, 2008 13:44:53 GMT
^^aw brilliant...thanks melbourne xx
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Post by Black Jeans on Dec 12, 2008 16:36:13 GMT
I had a great time last night. I enjoyed the Brighton gig more than this, but this one more than Glasgow. I was on the left a couple of rows back. No one round me was dancing, but my friend and I were going mental, so if you saw 2 tall girls with dark hair dancing like morons and shouting every word, hello! - that was us! I was intrigued to see what the O2 was like as a venue. It looked like the people in seats were really rocking out. Good on them for doing that even though some of them were miles away. I'm still disappointed they didn't play Trani, but it didn't ruin the gig for me. After being squashed on the barrier for almost every other gig I've ever seen them at, I really enjoyed standing back and being able to lose myself to the music. 5 on this tour. 3 down, 2 to go. |
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Post by lily on Dec 12, 2008 16:49:00 GMT
^^omg i hate you! soo frikken jealous! im only saw em 1nce this tour did anyone see them after the gig? |
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Post by andyuk on Dec 12, 2008 18:22:14 GMT
O2 Setlist:-
Closer
Crawl
My Party
Razz
Taper Jean Girl
King of the Rodeo
Molly's Chambers
Joe's Head
Fans
Revelry
Milk
Four Kicks
Pistol of Fire
Wasted Time
Sex on Fire
The Bucket
Notion
Use Somebody
On Call
Cold Desert
Slow Night, So Long
Encore:
Knocked Up
Manhattan
Charmer
Black Thumbnail
Fantastic performance! i loved every minute of it! the whole place was just rocking from start to finish. I always try to go to 2 shows and sit at one concert and stand at the other. When i have a ticket i always hope and prey that the people sat near me are really into it and i must say as soon as they walked on stage till when they left everyone was standing in the seated area and going for it big time! it was the best atmosphere i have ever seen from a seated area! at any concert i have been too!
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Post by louise on Dec 12, 2008 18:47:40 GMT
The gig was good, people were really into it, but not as much as Brighton and the set was not as strong as Brighton. I was standing next to the lovely Sorrell on the barrier, and met up with lovely HA folk and went on our adventure after....................lol [You know what I mean].
A friend saw Lily Allen and a moody Daniel Craig at the gig
I met them afterward, but I wont give details as it was a special night!!
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Post by coolcamarogirl on Dec 12, 2008 19:02:30 GMT
The gig was good, people were really into it, but not as much as Brighton and the set was not as strong as Brighton. I was standing next to the lovely Sorrell on the barrier, and met up with lovely HA folk and went on our adventure after....................lol [You know what I mean]. A friend saw Lily Allen and a moody Daniel Craig at the gig I met them afterward, but I wont give details as it was a special night!! Just curious: who did you meet exactly??? KOL or ms Allen/mr Craig? And if its about KOL: why make us jealous by not giving details?  |
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Post by SozzellLovesKOL on Dec 12, 2008 19:16:32 GMT
The gig was good, people were really into it, but not as much as Brighton and the set was not as strong as Brighton. I was standing next to the lovely Sorrell on the barrier, and met up with lovely HA folk and went on our adventure after....................lol [You know what I mean]. A friend saw Lily Allen and a moody Daniel Craig at the gig I met them afterward, but I wont give details as it was a special night!! Just curious: who did you meet exactly??? KOL or ms Allen/mr Craig? And if its about KOL: why make us jealous by not giving details? It's just 'cause what she experienced that is extra special to her, Louise probably just want's to keep it precious, if you know what I mean... |
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Post by lily on Dec 12, 2008 19:44:58 GMT
oh whiit!! tell!! |
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Post by katie44 on Dec 12, 2008 19:48:57 GMT
oh whiit!! tell!! Yeah! Spill! |
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Post by Gunsfromsouth ;D on Dec 12, 2008 19:50:06 GMT
I met them afterward, but I wont give details as it was a special night!! Can you say where you met them? Me and my friend were gunna try to meet them but we thought we would have no chance |
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