MARES VIVAS REVIEW

James Blast · 19 Jul 2008, 20:22

"Ever feel you've been cheated?"
~ Johnny Rotten

lachert · 19 Jul 2008, 20:24

James Blast wrote:"Ever feel you've been cheated?"
~ Johnny Rotten

Eva · 19 Jul 2008, 21:13

lachert wrote:nice pascal forget turn off the clock or what?

It wasn't Pascal...

19 Jul 2008, 21:14

Anyone notice how much our

smiley now looks like him?

Dark · 19 Jul 2008, 21:57

Holy f**k, is that Uncle Fester on vocals?

Andrew S · 19 Jul 2008, 22:38

Thanks all for the feedback - well the constructive feedback that is! Personally, I don't feel qualified to say who the sound problems are down to but it has been a frequent issue for a couple of years now. However, as recently as the 2005 tour, the sound (with the exception of Tabor's dodgy festival sound system) was stunning! Whoever did the sound on that tour was doing something right.

As for those who feel cheated or let down, I can only say what's already been said. Stating an objective opinion is one thing, but repeatedly moaning about The Good Old Days will achieve nothing. Nobody's forcing you to listen - if you build up an artist to legend status in the first place, chances are you'll end up disappointed.

And as for the daft remarks about Eldritch being bald, give him a break - he's 49 for f**k's sake! If anything, he's in better shape than I am at 10 years younger.

Anyway, here's hoping for a great gig in Belgium! There's no guarantee of course, but contrary to popular belief these days, the Sisters still have it in them

James Blast · 19 Jul 2008, 23:19

Yir Erse!

paul · 20 Jul 2008, 06:44

Andrew S wrote: Anyway, here's hoping for a great gig in Belgium! There's no guarantee of course, but contrary to popular belief these days, the Sisters still have it in them

I agree, don't take iy too seriously.
I also used to have problems with guitar sound, same setlists, disappearance of "the good old days", Von's getting old, the soundguy etcetra etcetra. Then I found out that it isn't about this, it's about having fun! I'm really looking forward to seeing the band and you people in Tienen.

itnAklipse · 20 Jul 2008, 07:33

_emma_ wrote:And I've been waiting for Eva's opinion and - surprise surprise - it is exactly what I've expected.

Yeah, same here

Ghostrider · 20 Jul 2008, 09:02

ok.. their won't be a new album.. cause obviously

ate all the earnings from previous gigs..

look at him.. some1 call Tienen in advance to reinforce the stage!

^Dirge^ · 21 Jul 2008, 00:15

hi filks

I really cannot understand how can someone say that the concert was good...

Lets be honest: Von has no voice for a long time and the musicians (if we can say that) and the worst TSoM had...

I have a decent wort for TSoM: decay!

Fortunally we have the recordings...

Cheers to all...
F

Dr. Moody · 21 Jul 2008, 10:36

We had a great day hanging out in the sunshine,caught some of the soundcheck (giving ground) which sounded perfect. the support bands were rubbish yet none of them had any sound problems whatsoever. We met Ben and Chris in the crowd who confirmed the Bulgaria gig and had litle else to say for themselves but were both amiable enough. Old merchandise at the stall, no new tshirts.
Quick set up then the band rushed onstage to a familiar setlist.

seemed pretty up for it but it was clear early on that his voice was not as it should be. At times it felt like karaoke with the guitarists doing all the singing and a barely audible

way down in the mix. Still was good as were fragments here and there. The crowd was mostly lost till Dominion but that was to be expected as few were there to see The Sisters anyway.Then things took a turn for the worse with

's voice giving out completely and essentially being carried by the backing singers for the rest of the gig. only one liner after the mostly instrumental This Corrosion............."What the f**k was that ", oddly enough he sang (mumbled) from"I've bled all I can I wont bleed no more.......".
Volume cranked up significantly for Top Nite Out, then a great Lucretia intro, more mumbling , the end. Like watching your team get hammered at football.

oh and Pete Murphy has a comb over.

Bartek · 21 Jul 2008, 10:57

^Dirge^ wrote: Lets be honest: Von has no voice for a long time and the musicians (if we can say that) and the worst TSoM had...

correct me if I'm wrong, but if a remember good it wasn't your first gig in this line-up, right ? if answer is: "yes" then my answer is : why the f**k you were there ?
otherwise

paint it black · 21 Jul 2008, 11:59

Bartek wrote:
^Dirge^ wrote: Lets be honest: Von has no voice for a long time and the musicians (if we can say that) and the worst TSoM had...
correct me if I'm wrong, but if a remember good it wasn't your first gig in this line-up, right ? if answer is: "yes" then my answer is : why the f**k you were there ?
otherwise

and did he wear his HL t-shirt

dinky daisy · 21 Jul 2008, 12:04

Like watching your team get hammered at football.

Now i see why Von is so pro St. Pauli

sunshine · 21 Jul 2008, 15:04

I don't get you guys... Is it just your sense of humor or ... how old are you?

I mean your talking about the bald head, diseases and stuff. What's unnatural for even a 30-year old man to get a little bit bald?

And his head is not bald but shaven anyway

Norman Hunter · 21 Jul 2008, 15:16

sunshine wrote:What's unnatural for even a 30-year old man to get a little bit bald? And his head is not bald but shaven anyway

I like you.

I like you a lot

sisterstekland · 21 Jul 2008, 17:56

lachert wrote:nice pascal forget turn off the clock or what?

The only thing I have to say about this festival is "f**k THE G.I.S", all of them, especially the one who speak french very well. BASTARD.
See you in belgium, carry one with my "road man shows 2008"

dinky daisy · 21 Jul 2008, 18:37

who's g.i.s.? thank god i don't speak french...

^Dirge^ · 21 Jul 2008, 18:39

Bartek wrote:
^Dirge^ wrote: Lets be honest: Von has no voice for a long time and the musicians (if we can say that) ARE the worst TSoM had...
correct me if I'm wrong, but if a remember good it wasn't your first gig in this line-up, right ? if answer is: "yes" then my answer is : why the f**k you were there ?
otherwise

someone gave me my 10th TSoM's ticket...

Druide · 21 Jul 2008, 18:41

dinky daisy wrote:who's g.i.s.? thank god i don't speak french...

Security guard !

^Dirge^ · 21 Jul 2008, 18:41

paint it black wrote:
Bartek wrote:
^Dirge^ wrote: Lets be honest: Von has no voice for a long time and the musicians (if we can say that) and the worst TSoM had...
correct me if I'm wrong, but if a remember good it wasn't your first gig in this line-up, right ? if answer is: "yes" then my answer is : why the f**k you were there ?
otherwise
and did he wear his HL t-shirt

dont need... I got some TSoM tshirts to wear... thank you...

6FeetOver · 21 Jul 2008, 23:40

dinky daisy wrote:thank god i don't speak french...

I used to... *Sigh*

Almiche V · 22 Jul 2008, 01:33

robertzombie wrote:

Oh dear

Last orders half past ten. And now - "love my tender, lovely stew".

neardark · 22 Jul 2008, 15:29

Coming back from Oporto, great gig, great ambient, great people, I enjoyed myself a lot (as I always do).
It was nice to meet any heartlanders: eva, eggy, jens, pascal, diego,... and so many (forgot the names sorry).

Looking forward next Saturday.

Regards,

Domingo.