This was my first time hearing the new songs, and I’m glad I didn’t watch them on YouTube rather than hold out for the live versions.
At first listen, I was very taken with Here, I’m a big Dan of There is a Door, and I agree with everyone that Eyes of Caligula is searing and powerful. There are no weak ones in the bunch and their execution is clean and effective. Overall, the band is in great form and absolutely nothing was lacking.
The crowd in Milan held a lot of promise- showing up early and mixing drinks on the street while it rained. So many were young and a few had never been to a concert before! Still, they ended up being pretty sedate. Pleasant enough, but fairly low on energy...and shoving, I suppose.
Its a different experience, but that could be partly me...(ask me for the good news from the church of ayahuasca...and don’t mind when Andrew and Julia roll their eyes and walk away...
We’ve seen an evolution over the last few years and this incarnation has grown into a solid, professional band that delivers excellent material.
I’m looking forward to tonight and having another listen to the material. Bonus if I can manage to sleep a bit before then because I’m wrecked!
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