On Tuesday night I saw The Cribs, Franz Ferdinand and Death Cab For Cutie. At first glance, one would think, what an incredible lineup. After seeing the show, I am inclined to agree but I feel the show had some problems.
The Cribs and Franz Ferdinand have a decidedly much more upbeat sound than Death Cab For Cutie. While listening to Franz Ferdinand, you really want to dance around. Constitution Hall isn't really designed for dancing, which was disappointing.
After Franz Ferdinand finished their set, I was all excited. And then the lights dimmed for Death Cab for Cutie and immediately got more excited (if it was even possible). But, they started their set with a slow song, which didn't ruin my mood but I really wish they would've started with a more upbeat song. Credit Death Cab for trying to make it more upbeat, they definitly tried by bringing out a smaller set of drums for lead singer, Ben Gibbard played on. But, after he played the drums, he went back to the slower songs.
Death Cab for Cutie has been touring with Franz Ferdinand for awhile, so I can't believe that seeing the crowd lose energy is much of a shock for them. I feel they can change their set list to start with some of their more upbeat songs and then go into their slower stuff and then end with the upbeat stuff. I feel that would make the show that much better.
It was also curious that folks going to the concert were seeing or only knew about one band. So, folks who knew Franz Ferdinand did not know much of Death Cab For Cutie music and vice versa. It was also curious, that these same folks, found the other bands music to all sound the same. One of my friends who had known Death Cab for Cutie music pretty well remarked after watching Franz Ferdinand, that Franz Ferdinand kept him interested for the first 4-5 songs but then they all started sounding the same. And then my roomate, who knows Franz Ferdinand stuff well thought Death Cab for Cutie sounded the same.
I originally felt the same way after listening to both their albums for the first time. But over time I started to notice differences between songs and started appreciating both bands equally.
In the end, I feel both Franz Ferdinand and Death Cab for Cutie should be headliners for their own shows and not tour together. It just does not work. Where Franz Ferdinand makes you upbeat and happy, Death Cab for Cutie tugs at your heart and makes you feel very emotional.
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The Cribs and Franz Ferdinand have a decidedly much more upbeat sound than Death Cab For Cutie. While listening to Franz Ferdinand, you really want to dance around. Constitution Hall isn't really designed for dancing, which was disappointing.
After Franz Ferdinand finished their set, I was all excited. And then the lights dimmed for Death Cab for Cutie and immediately got more excited (if it was even possible). But, they started their set with a slow song, which didn't ruin my mood but I really wish they would've started with a more upbeat song. Credit Death Cab for trying to make it more upbeat, they definitly tried by bringing out a smaller set of drums for lead singer, Ben Gibbard played on. But, after he played the drums, he went back to the slower songs.
Death Cab for Cutie has been touring with Franz Ferdinand for awhile, so I can't believe that seeing the crowd lose energy is much of a shock for them. I feel they can change their set list to start with some of their more upbeat songs and then go into their slower stuff and then end with the upbeat stuff. I feel that would make the show that much better.
It was also curious that folks going to the concert were seeing or only knew about one band. So, folks who knew Franz Ferdinand did not know much of Death Cab For Cutie music and vice versa. It was also curious, that these same folks, found the other bands music to all sound the same. One of my friends who had known Death Cab for Cutie music pretty well remarked after watching Franz Ferdinand, that Franz Ferdinand kept him interested for the first 4-5 songs but then they all started sounding the same. And then my roomate, who knows Franz Ferdinand stuff well thought Death Cab for Cutie sounded the same.
I originally felt the same way after listening to both their albums for the first time. But over time I started to notice differences between songs and started appreciating both bands equally.
In the end, I feel both Franz Ferdinand and Death Cab for Cutie should be headliners for their own shows and not tour together. It just does not work. Where Franz Ferdinand makes you upbeat and happy, Death Cab for Cutie tugs at your heart and makes you feel very emotional.
Stupid License Plate Watch
HAHVAD
ILVBMW (this plate was on a BMW, i don't know if this makes it better or worse)
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