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TOPIC: Camden, just before Xmas
Posted  Friday, December 31, 2004 at 11:16 AM
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Forgot to post about how they were.

They were great.

I was with my sister and girlfriend near the front, and we seemed to be the only people there that knew the words. I pity the people in front, as we were yelling them out pretty loud... but then again, everything was pretty loud there.

I believe the Kings of Leon were at the gig.

The venue itself was pretty damn full. Definitely nearing capacity, which is great since at the start of the year I saw them play to about 30 people whilst supporting The Constantines in the same venue. It's the most people I've seen them play to in London so far... makes me excited for the future.

Setlist was pretty much the same as usual. Bunch of stuff from "Exhibit A" + Arcada and Want You Only, or whatever that song's called + Darkroom.

We wanted a second encore, but Rollum appeared to be very tired.

Two gripes:

1 - TALK MORE ONSTAGE! That's the second time I've seen the band play live in the week they have released a single. Both times they failed to mention it. If they mentioned it then over the week it would guarantee more sales. I bet you 20 people left that gig that would have bought a single if they'd known it was out. It's basic promotion and it irks me.

2 - Where be merchandise? I'm guessing it sold out on the KoL tour, which is a good sign. If not, then shame on them, as we all wanted to buy t-shirts!

All in all, a great show that we all enjoyed, including the 4th member of my party who had never heard of them before the day.

Huzzah for The Features.
...and this ain't one of them...