A review of The National’s first ever gig in Wellington. They sounded great for a while, then the rot of the venue’s notorious sound issues set in for me. But hey, it was still great to see them.
Amen. Saw them on the High Violet tour at the Powerstation (New Zealand’s BEST music venue) and while they were great of course they also sounded terrific. The band were on form last night but the sound was mud by the time it hit the punters. I do love that people love them though (went with my kids who’ve seen them 2 and 4 times respectively!) just because there’s substance there. “We’re half awake in a fake empire” is as pungent a critique of modern America as any think piece. Also I adore The Beths. I consider Liz Stokes one of our great songwriters so that gig was a double bill to me.
Seeing them this Saturday for the first time. Never really been a fan but have a good friend who loves them flying in for the gig so I’m going along. Your review gives me some hope. Although Fleet Foxes are opening
Amen. Saw them on the High Violet tour at the Powerstation (New Zealand’s BEST music venue) and while they were great of course they also sounded terrific. The band were on form last night but the sound was mud by the time it hit the punters. I do love that people love them though (went with my kids who’ve seen them 2 and 4 times respectively!) just because there’s substance there. “We’re half awake in a fake empire” is as pungent a critique of modern America as any think piece. Also I adore The Beths. I consider Liz Stokes one of our great songwriters so that gig was a double bill to me.
Seeing them this Saturday for the first time. Never really been a fan but have a good friend who loves them flying in for the gig so I’m going along. Your review gives me some hope. Although Fleet Foxes are opening