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Old 16-01-2011, 00:52
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Springsteen-esque Sets

Controversial I know, but... does anybody else wish the guys played maybe 3-4 songs fewer? Just enough to keep you wanting more? Maybe it's because I've seen them so many times but on a couple of occasions now, I've nipped out for a quick ciggie, missed a couple of songs and not been too bothered.

JFPL tour was the best - little break after album play-through, then short greatest hits set - lovely. Interested to know what others think - very much in favour of quality these days, whereas quantity was once the order of the day. Anybody else feel the same?
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Old 16-01-2011, 01:00
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I've only thought that on this tour, maybe because I haven't enjoyed the gigs quite as much as I have in the past.
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Old 16-01-2011, 01:06
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I'd take a shorter set if it made them feel obliged to rotate a bit more. It's a shame how they've got 200+ songs and having seen them 10 times so far on this tour, I've only seen about 30 of them. I always enjoy their gigs, but I'm sure I could always enjoy them more.
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Old 16-01-2011, 01:24
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Longer sets would probably coax them to increase their repertoire.
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Old 16-01-2011, 01:27
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In their current format - yes the sets should lose the 5 or 6 filler songs. If they wanted to play Springsteen-esque sets, ie varying a good third of the setlist each night, then it could happily be longer by that same 5 or 6.

The advantage Springsteen has is that his band is composed entirely of musicians, all of whom can play pretty much any of his songs on request. The man takes 4 or 5 requests every night, it's fantastic. It's one of the many reasons his shows worth going to see tour after tour. His solo acoustic tours showcase more material live than most bands do in their entire careers.
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Old 16-01-2011, 01:35
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3/4 fewer? No way, people pay good money to see them live. Play 3/4 more songs! Or more realistic like lots of people say - play more different songs!
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Old 16-01-2011, 01:41
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^ Don't get me wrong - I think they should be charging less for tickets anyway, and definitely if they cut the sets a bit
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Old 16-01-2011, 19:21
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I think the Manics definitely need to re-invent their live act.
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Don't think they need to do anything else with the live shows themselves as they are always a powerhouse. But some different songs would be good. Don't be lazy Nicky!
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23 songs is hardly long.
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Old 16-01-2011, 21:31
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I'd rather have more variety regardless of the amount of songs. Saying that, I do love long gigs.
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Old 16-01-2011, 21:50
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I'm not crazy about long gigs, I generally get bored after about an hour and a quarter and start thinking about home. The only exception is Idlewild, who could play every song they've ever written in one night and I'd still be enthusiastic at the end.

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Don't think they need to do anything else with the live shows themselves as they are always a powerhouse. But some different songs would be good. Don't be lazy Nicky!
Surely James is the problem as he can never remember the lyrics?
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Old 16-01-2011, 22:50
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it depends on how I feel during the gig, some are amazing so I'd love them to be twice as long as they are. others would be okay when finish after 17 songs. if I had to choose, no, I would like them to be on stage as long as they can. but as everyone says - new songs in setlists would be great to see.
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Old 17-01-2011, 00:02
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23 songs is hardly long.
To be fair, it's probably longer for someone like James who spinaroos and hops all over, than for someone like Robert Smith who'll stand there for 35 songs. I think 23 songs is perfectly reasonable, it's just a matter of which 23.
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Old 17-01-2011, 01:40
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Yeah, I just meant to me it doesn't sound like a springsteenesque set length!
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