11-03-2007, 10:10 AM
Far be it from me to start an internet fight, everyone has the right to their own opinion, etc. etc. etc.... having got that out of the way... what the hell is wrong with some of you people??? I can't believe the complaining about the setlists, it's just so ridiculous. Presumably this is all our favourite band or at least one of our favourites, so in theory we should enjoy all or at least 99.9% of their material, so why complain about what they choose to play, because it all sounds outstanding when they do play it, they are the best at what they do! Sure I want to hear some old gems as much as anyone, and sure the occasional song I wish they'd switch up (as I mentioned in the Rochester show review, I was a little disappointed at first they played Courage until Gord made it an all crowd singalong, it was a great moment), but the hits they play, they are hits for a reason... they are great songs and everyone loves to hear them!!! Yes I would have loved it if they played a more eclectic setlist last night, but I love all the songs they played... for me a show wouldn't be complete without some of these hits, like Grace, Fully or 100th. I understand people wishing to hear a song or two and being disappointed in not hearing them, but comments like "don't see them on consecutive nights" and "mix it up boys you're losing us" are absolutely idiotic as far as I'm concerned... makes me wonder how much of a fan of the Hip you really are!
Now I did not see the Syracuse show, so it is possible they were off that night, but people are right in saying they are entitled, it does happen unfortunately, and they've had a super-long tour and have got to be exhausted. Hopefully people enjoyed the Syracuse show even if they weren't at their best, and don't be too hard on the boys if that was the case.
Anyway, bottom line, I'm sorry if I've offended anyone, but I feel I have to stick up for them in this case. The Hip are the best live band I've ever seen and every show I see from them is an event and a real treat. Wishing to hear certain songs and rare gems is fine, but out and out complaining about setlists is dumb and has to stop!
*end of rant*
Now I did not see the Syracuse show, so it is possible they were off that night, but people are right in saying they are entitled, it does happen unfortunately, and they've had a super-long tour and have got to be exhausted. Hopefully people enjoyed the Syracuse show even if they weren't at their best, and don't be too hard on the boys if that was the case.
Anyway, bottom line, I'm sorry if I've offended anyone, but I feel I have to stick up for them in this case. The Hip are the best live band I've ever seen and every show I see from them is an event and a real treat. Wishing to hear certain songs and rare gems is fine, but out and out complaining about setlists is dumb and has to stop!
*end of rant*