This was by far one of the best concerts I have been to in a long time!
The National @
- Richmond @
,VA @
- Wed, Nov 11, 2009 @
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3/5
Pretty good show
The National @
- Richmond @
,VA @
- Wed, Nov 11, 2009 @
Favorite moment: That first hit with the lead-off song, 'Nirvana.' Wham! @
Posted 11/12/2009
by Bobster457
I'd never seen The Cult before, and I came in knowing they were a couple decades past their prime. I heard the original singer and guitarist would be the core of the band, they had three other musicians filling things out for them. The guitarist still rocks it - he's really good. The hired guns hold their own as well, particularly the drummer, who has an enviable job anyway. The weakest link was the singing; I think it was mixed low intentionally, since the singer just can't pull the load anymore. Some of the great, drawn-out wailing from the albums just doesn't happen - think of 'Rain' without the ' . . . and let it come down!' really getting nailed, or the chanted 'Revolution' at the end without the punch. Still, with that said, the sets are good, the juicy guitars keep things bouncing, and you can always try singing youself to cover those gaps. Good show.
The National @
- Richmond @
,VA @
- Wed, Nov 11, 2009 @
Favorite moment: That first hit with the lead-off song, 'Nirvana.' Wham! @
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5/5
The Cult rocks the National with lots of Love
The National @
- Richmond @
,VA @
- Wed, Nov 11, 2009 @
Favorite moment: Ian recited some lines from the Doors song The End at one moment. @
Setlist: Entire Love album - Electric Ocean, Wild Flower, Sun King, Rise, Dirty Little Rockstar, Love Removal Machine @
Opening act(s): NONE @
Posted 11/12/2009
by Toastyinva
Location: Richmond, Va
Having seen the Cult a half dozen times over the years (going back to 1990) I can safely say they have not lost a step. Seeing them play the entire Love album was nothing short of ecstasy. A classic album where every song is strong. Billy Duffy did not miss a note and tore up such classics as Rain, She Sells Sanctuary, and The Phoenix. Ian is looking more and more like the ghost of Jim Morrison with his beard and longer hair and that is not a bad thing by any means. Of course, after the Love set the fellas brought out some more rock anthems and tore those up as well. The main riff in Love Removal Machine demands to be heard live. The National is a great venue and the Cult took full advantage of that. I hope they come back again soon and do the entire Electric album!
The National @
- Richmond @
,VA @
- Wed, Nov 11, 2009 @
Favorite moment: Ian recited some lines from the Doors song The End at one moment. @
Setlist: Entire Love album - Electric Ocean, Wild Flower, Sun King, Rise, Dirty Little Rockstar, Love Removal Machine @
