11-03-2007, 12:40 AM
As an American who has been so incredibly lucky to see them in Canada, I will say that the setlists in Canada seem way more varied and creative. Whereas in the States, the lists seem like they can be a bit cookie-cutter. The covers and variation on this tour's Canadian shows were amazing.
That being said, the 2 NYC shows back in April were so atypical USA shows and also happened to kick much ass! The most recent NYC show I thought was merely good (as did my Hip partner in crime) but it was my girlfriend's first Hip show and she thought it was a fricken blast. Go fig...
Regardless of where I have seen them though, the energy was almost always very good and usually incredible!
That being said, the 2 NYC shows back in April were so atypical USA shows and also happened to kick much ass! The most recent NYC show I thought was merely good (as did my Hip partner in crime) but it was my girlfriend's first Hip show and she thought it was a fricken blast. Go fig...
Regardless of where I have seen them though, the energy was almost always very good and usually incredible!