I told myself I wouldn't complain, because I've read all the negative comments on this site over the last year and it's disgusted me, but here I am complaining. Sorry in advance. I went in very open-minded, knowing it would be a short set and knowing that Morrissey wouldn't be playing many of the hits or many of my favorites, but I must say, I'm majorly bummed we didn't get First Of The Gang To Die. He seemed to play it everywhere else on this tour and it was the one song I was looking forward to hearing that I was "certain" he was going to play. I think if he would have played that, I would have left feeling fulfilled and all my other little gripes would be forgotten. But, without it, everything has become illuminated. I guess I just feel a little empty, as someone else said. It's a lot of money to spend, more than a lot of concerts charge, and we only got 17 songs. Even though I'm a huge fan, I'd only seen Morrissey in concert once before, nearly a decade ago, and I'm not sure I'll be able to see him again (the cost and his infrequency touring), so I'm really bummed. He has so many songs, loads of songs, and most of them are brilliant, which is why it baffles me that he would pull out Maladjusted and All The Lazy Dykes and throw in a cover (Satellite of Love) all in the same concert. I get that it's not a "hits" tour, and I'm fine with that (I like a lot of his recent stuff), but not to play a single one of (what I would consider) his most famous hits (Suedehead, More You Ignore Me, Everyday Is Like Sunday, Last of The Famous., etc) in a 17 SONG CONCERT at the amount of money we paid, is pretty ridiculous. I was prepared for that, though. I wasn't prepared to not get FOTGTD, or even Irish Blood English Heart. Heck, I'd have been ecstatic for Come Back to Camden, even. Most songs, really could have replaced those three and it would have been perfect for me. I really think that not getting FOTGTD, though, is what's bumming me the most. And, while I'm complaining (sorry), for those of you who got on stage during Still Ill: While it must be great for you to hug or touch Morrissey, and a part of me was happy for you every time, it also ruins the song. It's quite distracting for an audience to be trying to enjoy a classic song (the last of the night and one of only a few "hits" played) and see fans and security guards scrambling all over the stage. AND Morrissey couldn't even get half the words out cause his hands and mic were captured in a bear hug. So, while I'm sure it was personally rewarding for you all, it came across as very selfish to me and took a lot of the wind out of what should have been a great closing number. Alright, last thing I'll bitch about before I mention what I loved: The sound for the first three songs seemed off. Did it to anybody else? The wall of guitar noise was drowning Morrissey out to the point that I could barely make out the lyrics. Luckily, I know them by heart, but it sure made that great trio of songs (IWTOICH, Fatty, Killed Me) hard to fully enjoy. Sorry, again, for all the bitching. I'm really an enjoyable guy who loves Morrissey and hates all the negativity on this site, but I can't help feeling the way I feel tonight. Anyhoo, here's what I LOVED:
- The first three songs were a great way to start the concert (just wish they came across more clearly and weren't wasted with the poor sound).
- I Know It's Over was the clear highlight of the night. Only song I teared up to. So beautiful. Could hear Morrissey's voice/lyrics well for a change, too. The audience was really into it as well.
- Was surprised by how much fun Action Is My Middle Name was!
- Ouija Board, Ouija Board came across very well.
- Speedway was the best semi-surprise of the night. Sounded great and I wasn't expecting to hear it. Solidified itself as one of Morrissey's best, imo. Love that chainsaw!
- Alma Matters, although not a surprise, and already quite popular, sounded every bit a "hit" in the middle of the set. Morrissey actually looked and sounded pretty good to me, too. I have no complaints with him for that.
