one hundred and twenty five

On July 18th I drove to West Hollywood to see Brand New play a small, sold out show at the Troubadour. I met up with some girls who had waited six hours total by the time we went inside the venue so I got to be super close to the stage for most of the show. The band that opened (I think they were called Dios but my memory isn't very reliable so don't take my word on that) wasn't terrible but they didn't wow me either. The anticipation of waiting for Brand New probably wasn't a helpful factor, but they actually bored me.

By the time Brand New took the stage it was extremely hot and the crowd was packed in pretty tight. I only lasted through a few songs before I had to move back for fear of passing out. That was only the third show I've had that happen at but I was furious that it happened for Brand New, especially in such a small venue when I'd been so close to the stage. I couldn't even remember most of the set because I couldn't concentrate on anything for a while. I know they played a lot of songs that I liked and a few I was surprised to hear but I wish I'd been able to enjoy it more. Luckily I'll be seeing them again in October. :)

Sorry about the short and terrible review. I've been way behind on this blog so it's hard to remember details. :(

setlist:


1. The Shower Scene
2. The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows
3. Sic Transit Gloria...Glory Fades
4. Okay I Believe You, But My Tommy Gun Don't
5. Sowing Season (Yeah)
6. The Archer's Bows Are Broken
7. Jesus Christ
8. Flying At Tree Level
9. Mix Tape
10. Seventy Times Seven
11. Jude Law And A Semester Abroad
12. Bride
13. Gasoline
14. Bed
15. Jaws Theme Swimming
16. Degausser
17. You Won't Know
18. Soco Amaretto Lime