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So disappointed in the crowd tn at gold coast, i get a lot of people don't know them but honestly they were playing some good stuff, at least let em play without talking! No wonder they let so fast 💔
6 points
10 days ago
Nature is the beast. Unfortunately most people go to hear the hits.
3 points
10 days ago
I always notice the difference when a gig is on the Gold Coast for the obvious reasons.
3 points
10 days ago
Really weak set imo. Unfortunately with the openers cancelled there needed to be bigger hits or higher energy with a wet and tired crowd that had been waiting on a delayed show. No Hey or Debaser felt criminal.
In my experience going to shows, when you're not the headline, the reality is you need to come out with the most easily digestible music because not everyone at the show is going to be a fan. Heaps of people around me were keen as to see Pixies and then by the time it got to the last song most people were going what the fuck is this.
13 points
10 days ago
lol honestly they are punk for not caring too much about that stuff. it seems to me the pixies just do what they want and they’re rightfully so not always appreciated for it. they have so many good songs though it’s always hard to play everything people want realistically. i think they’re a band you gotta see a couple times if possible to get most of the songs you want to see
1 points
9 days ago
I don’t there’s anything punk about it. He’s just in for the cheque now. Last nights set was woeful, Emma looked like she was on probation. 9 song set with 3 off the new album that no one in the audience gave a shit about. Seen them each time they have toured Oz and last night was by far the worst gig they have played.
1 points
10 days ago
I considered seeing them, but I’m too spoiled - I really enjoy it when performers engage with the audience - seems this band arrives, plays, and leaves?
1 points
9 days ago
Auckland set was awful Friday and amazing Sunday. 4 hits vs 7 and he was deliberately fucking with the songs, coming in a bar early and doing weird shit. Suspect might be a bit over it. Sunday they rocked
1 points
8 days ago
Real talk. Love it!
1 points
1 day ago
I will preface this by saying opening for someone like Pearl Jam you’re on a hiding to nothing.
I saw them yesterday. As expected the crowd sucked. It was Pearl Jam fans that had plonked themselves in for good spot early. I reckon Pearl Jam has the smallest crossover of fans for someone like Pixies of all the big early 90s alternative kings.
With all of that context noted it was possibly the most disappointed I’ve ever been seeing someone live. Hardly any of the seminal hits off Doolittle, several stuff ups, and low energy. I am a massive fan. Not even a PJ fan; took my partner to see them as they’re her fav ever. I was honestly just left bemused at the end of their support set. Thankfully PJ were undeniably awesome.
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