Lords Soundcheck:


Shellac:

And can you believe they played Killers? Never thought I'd hear that...

Amazing show. I managed luckily to get a view from the one of the side balconies, the only down side to this was that I think the sound (compared to Scala gig I saw them at) wasn't as good there, but it was a great sight to behold from that position.

I noticed there was quite a bit of 'moshing' in the front middle, and nearly a fight during Billiard Player Song?
So funny to watch a sea of people's heads nodding to such timed perfection throughout the set. Was Todd inebriated or what? so funny.

Did anyone else notice Shellac walk the length of the queue beforehand outside, almost as though they were about to join the line? (maybe they did, I lost 'em) That was quite a surreal experience seeing them just strolling past me on the street like that.

Great night.

So this is what I get for not being around the internets for a couple of months. Today, right now, is the first time I heard of this gig.

Goodbye cruel world.

wellsyuk wrote:Did anyone else notice Shellac walk the length of the queue beforehand outside, almost as though they were about to join the line? (maybe they did, I lost 'em) That was quite a surreal experience seeing them just strolling past me on the street like that.

Yeah, Todd and Steve were just in front of me as I crossed the road from Mornington Crescent to meet a mate outside the venue. From the back, Todd looked like a lost goth.

And yes, from the balconies, the wave of head bobbing made me smile too. Because I knew I was doing exactly the same. We were all one.

I think I've see Shellac more times than any other band... and I've never seen Todd that animated!

In fact the only time I've seen him do anything other than sit behind the kit and pant was in New Zealand when my friend gave him some pot after the show in Christchurch.

Salute Todd, you rock!*


*If you were there at Koko, you'll be getting the joke... right there.

I just remembered that I saw Alex Kapranos there. Slightly surprising.

it was the best gig ive been too. first time ive seen them play wingwalker. what a treat.

Rodabod wrote:I just remembered that I saw Alex Kapranos there. Slightly surprising.

you mean Alex Huntley, 39*???







*only about four people will get this joke...

gjhardwick wrote:*only about four people will get this joke...

Hah! He used to play in the Amphetameanies which was a while ago now if I remember correctly.

I made a joke about it to a random in the queue whilst we were leaving Koko, but I just got a filthy look. Not quite sure why.