Hi LE! Yes I do like Liverpool a lot and not just because I was there, but I do have a few reservations! I absolutely loved being there and it seemed a great show, but when I listened to the stick, I noticed that MK's voice on the first three or four songs came over as rather croaky and strained - something I hadn't noticed at the concert. However, from Gator Blood onward, this seemed to have disappeared and from then on it is really a great concert to listen to. Also the chit-chat is amusing to hear! Something about Guy's very s e x y shirt matching his eyeshadow!
Highlights are Gator Blood, a very good Sultans, Marbletown, terrific Speedway (far superior to Stuttgart), Marbletown (wonderful everywhere) and one of the best TR's.
However, because of the croaky beginning, it is now sliding down my "best of" list, but probably will be in the top 10!
It's strange how opinions can change after hearing multiple concerts. I'm thinking specifically about the RAH first night, when lots of us were blown away by what was happening in front of us, me included! There was such energy and enthusiasm, both on and off stage and then there was that amazing TR - I thought it just couldn't get any better! After listening to the stick, though, it was a bit disappointing to hear that all the enthusiasm and energy didn't transfer in quite the same way and I was aware that some of the songs didn't sound quite as great as I thought they were at the time.
Now that I have heard other concerts from later in the tour, I realise that I am enjoying some of them much more than the RAH concert, even though I wasn't present at most of them so, sadly, RAH 1 is falling down my list, but the memories of a great evening live on!
Anyway, there's a long way to go yet!
