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My Morning Jacket - Academy, Manchester (June 27th, 2008)

||Release_Me||||Release_Me|| Posts: 1,871
edited June 2008 in Other Music
I saw MMJ last night, and my god i was blown away. This is easily the best non-PJ gig i've ever seen. The new songs sounded fantastic and made me love the new record even more.

We didn't want to see the opener, so we sat in the bar next door for a drink, then everyone poured out in between sets so we wandered in about 10 minutes before MMJ took the stage. The Academy is tiny, so we just strolled right to the front. No barrier, just stood in front of the stage.

Jim James is a brilliant frontman with a magnetic stage presence. He kept smiling and winking at me because i was so into every song.

1. Evil Urges
2. Off The Record
3. Gideon
4. Anytime
5. Bermuda Highway
6. Lowdown
7. Sec Walkin
8. Golden
9. Thank You Too!
10. I'm Amazed
11. Highly Suspicious
12. Remnants
13. Dancefloors
14. Phone Went West
15. Smokin From Shootin
16. Touch Me I'm Going To Scream Pt.2.
17. Wordless Chorus
18. Lay Low
19. Dondante
20. Mahgeetah
21. One Big Holiday

Everyone stood in their own space for the whole show, with room to dance and feel comfortable. Then, One Big Holiday stated and everyone crushed forward! It was pure madness for the last five minutes, but i loved it!

Oh, and Touch Me Pt. 2 floored me. I love it even more now.
"This town deserves a better class of criminal... and I'm gonna give it to them."

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  • stevieraveonstevieraveon Posts: 413
    Great setlist....god I'm so excited to see them at Red Rocks in August.
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  • TiaMijaTiaMija Posts: 597
    Glad you had a great show. Thanks for the set list.
    Holding on for September in VA.
  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,152
    Cool set- I like that they spread out Evil Urges. New Years Eve show will be incredible!
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  • ||Release_Me||||Release_Me|| Posts: 1,871
    I would KILL to see them at MSG, chances of getting to America is slim though.

    The new tracks sound PERFECT live. They're polished, like they've been playing them for years.
    "This town deserves a better class of criminal... and I'm gonna give it to them."

  • Sian-of-the-deadSian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    I had a fucking blast!!! Jim James loved us although now I'm quite scared of his feet :eek: ;)
    I have the set list proudly sat next to me and some AMAZING photos.

    The band were so tight and perfect live, The new songs sounded as if they'd been rehersed for years and they seemed to only be on the stage 5 mins. I was a fan before the show but being a MMJ live virgin, I really had my eyes opened... absolutely awesome :D

    Audiodave and myself considering travelling to Nottingham to see them again next week :o
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • ||Release_Me||||Release_Me|| Posts: 1,871
    Sian-of-the-dead wrote:
    I had a fucking blast!!! Jim James loved us although now I'm quite scared of his feet :eek: ;)
    I have the set list proudly sat next to me and some AMAZING photos.

    The band were so tight and perfect live, The new songs sounded as if they'd been rehersed for years and they seemed to only be on the stage 5 mins. I was a fan before the show but being a MMJ live virgin, I really had my eyes opened... absolutely awesome :D

    Audiodave and myself considering travelling to Nottingham to see them again next week :o

    lol, go for it! You'll have a blast, although you won't have the pleasure of mine and Naomi's company. Can you handle that?
    "This town deserves a better class of criminal... and I'm gonna give it to them."

  • Sian-of-the-deadSian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    ||Release_Me|| wrote:
    Can you handle that?
    Yes.

    (Dave typed that... i'll miss you :( - Sian x)
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • Stacked ActorStacked Actor Posts: 6
    TiaMija wrote:
    Glad you had a great show. Thanks for the set list.
    Holding on for September in VA.

    Me, too. I just bought my ticket for the Charlottesville show yesterday.
  • ||Release_Me||||Release_Me|| Posts: 1,871
    Sian-of-the-dead wrote:
    Yes.

    (Dave typed that... i'll miss you :( - Sian x)

    aww, at least you're being nice Sian!

    Dave....don't make me make you my prison bitch. Again!
    "This town deserves a better class of criminal... and I'm gonna give it to them."

  • Sian-of-the-deadSian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    I'm uploading pics now so i'll get some up as soon as I can :)
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • Strangest TribeStrangest Tribe Posts: 2,502
    who"s opening for them???
    the Minions
  • Get_RightGet_Right Posts: 12,858
    simply one of the best live acts out there right now.

    shame the halls are going to get bigger and bigger
    as this tour rolls on
  • Sian-of-the-deadSian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    Strangest Tribe wrote:
    who"s opening for them???

    A guy called Everest. I know nothing about him though, we were sat in the bar while he was on :o


    Here's some pics I took at the gig :)

    http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1014114&l=fc79f&id=666496897
    http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1014123&l=c9aab&id=666496897
    http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1014124&l=89bd7&id=666496897
    http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1014140&l=6bf05&id=666496897
    http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1014191&l=1a1ae&id=666496897
    http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1014188&l=da41e&id=666496897
    http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1014195&l=d7112&id=666496897

    My set list :D

    http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1014211&l=6d238&id=666496897
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • Rhinocerous SurpriseRhinocerous Surprise Posts: 4,423
    Sian-of-the-dead wrote:
    A guy called Everest. I know nothing about him though, we were sat in the bar while he was on :o


    Here's some pics I took at the gig :)

    http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1014114&l=fc79f&id=666496897
    http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1014123&l=c9aab&id=666496897
    http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1014124&l=89bd7&id=666496897
    http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1014140&l=6bf05&id=666496897
    http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1014191&l=1a1ae&id=666496897
    http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1014188&l=da41e&id=666496897
    http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1014195&l=d7112&id=666496897

    My set list :D

    http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1014211&l=6d238&id=666496897

    Jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous. :o:p
    Smokey Robinson constantly looks like he's trying to act natural after being accused of farting.
  • Sian-of-the-deadSian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    Rhinocerous Surprise wrote:
    Jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous. :o:p

    You should be... it WAS as amazing as it looks :o:p
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • Rhinocerous SurpriseRhinocerous Surprise Posts: 4,423
    Sian-of-the-dead wrote:
    You should be... it WAS as amazing as it looks :o:p

    They're not even playing Ireland. :mad: Both them and the Drive-By Truckers completely skipped Ireland on their European tours this year. I therefore newly hate every other country, ever. :D
    Smokey Robinson constantly looks like he's trying to act natural after being accused of farting.
  • Sian-of-the-deadSian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    Rhinocerous Surprise wrote:
    They're not even playing Ireland. :mad: Both them and the Drive-By Truckers completely skipped Ireland on their European tours this year. I therefore newly hate every other country, ever. :D

    Now, now... that just sounds bitter and twisted.

    Oh, Did I mention I got a setlist and spent the whole gig practically under Jim James?

    :p;)
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • Rhinocerous SurpriseRhinocerous Surprise Posts: 4,423
    Sian-of-the-dead wrote:
    Now, now... that just sounds bitter and twisted.

    Oh, Did I mention I got a setlist and spent the whole gig practically under Jim James?

    :p;)

    How did Audiodave feel about you spending all that time under Jim? ;)

    Eek... that's my bitter and twisted side. :o:p
    Smokey Robinson constantly looks like he's trying to act natural after being accused of farting.
  • Sian-of-the-deadSian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    Rhinocerous Surprise wrote:
    How did Audiodave feel about you spending all that time under Jim? ;)

    Eek... that's my bitter and twisted side. :o:p

    He was behind me... it was like a Audio/James sandwich... Mmmm... no! wait! that could be very wrong :o

    Can you blame me?! Mr James is rather tasty lookin'... :o
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • Rhinocerous SurpriseRhinocerous Surprise Posts: 4,423
    Sian-of-the-dead wrote:
    He was behind me... it was like a Audio/James sandwich... Mmmm... no! wait! that could be very wrong :o

    Can you blame me?! Mr James is rather tasty lookin'... :o

    I don't even want to imagine what kinda thoughts were going through your head during Highly Suspicious... Probably thinking about all kinds of possible meanings for his peanut butter pudding surprise... :p
    Smokey Robinson constantly looks like he's trying to act natural after being accused of farting.
  • ||Release_Me||||Release_Me|| Posts: 1,871
    Rhinocerous Surprise wrote:
    I don't even want to imagine what kinda thoughts were going through your head during Highly Suspicious... Probably thinking about all kinds of possible meanings for his peanut butter pudding surprise... :p

    Come on now, let's not let Sian have all the glory....Jim James did in fact WINK AT ME and smile at me a LOT! I think there was some man-love between the two of us. :)
    "This town deserves a better class of criminal... and I'm gonna give it to them."

  • Rhinocerous SurpriseRhinocerous Surprise Posts: 4,423
    ||Release_Me|| wrote:
    Come on now, let's not let Sian have all the glory....Jim James did in fact WINK AT ME and smile at me a LOT! I think there was some man-love between the two of us. :)

    Congratulations... I guess... :confused:;):p
    Smokey Robinson constantly looks like he's trying to act natural after being accused of farting.
  • ||Release_Me||||Release_Me|| Posts: 1,871
    Rhinocerous Surprise wrote:
    Congratulations... I guess... :confused:;):p

    lol that's ok, you can be happy for me! Naomi and I were stood with Dave and Sian so Jim James was in front of us all night. I'm always down with a bit of celebrity man-love :)
    "This town deserves a better class of criminal... and I'm gonna give it to them."

  • Sian-of-the-deadSian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    Rhinocerous Surprise wrote:
    I don't even want to imagine what kinda thoughts were going through your head during Highly Suspicious... Probably thinking about all kinds of possible meanings for his peanut butter pudding surprise... :p
    Oh I shook my ass like a bad mofo to that one, I can tell ya ;)
    ||Release_Me|| wrote:
    lol that's ok, you can be happy for me! Naomi and I were stood with Dave and Sian so Jim James was in front of us all night. I'm always down with a bit of celebrity man-love :)
    Ross digs the man-love... as does Mr James... he seemed to like all of us quite a bit, I remember him looking at Dave's grinning mush a fair bit :eek::p
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • Rhinocerous SurpriseRhinocerous Surprise Posts: 4,423
    Sian-of-the-dead wrote:
    Oh I shook my ass like a bad mofo to that one, I can tell ya ;)

    I don't think there's any way to not shake your ass like a bad mofo to that. :D Also, I just saw you got Remnants, which increases my jealousy about threefold - I fucking love that song! I was just blasting it on vinyl earlier today. :D
    Smokey Robinson constantly looks like he's trying to act natural after being accused of farting.
  • audiodaveaudiodave Posts: 1,623
    Rhinocerous Surprise wrote:
    I don't think there's any way to not shake your ass like a bad mofo to that. :D Also, I just saw you got Remnants, which increases my jealousy about threefold - I fucking love that song! I was just blasting it on vinyl earlier today. :D
    Fecking AWESOME song. Really good live aswell. ;):p
    ~AKA Dave-of-the-dead~

    I don't wanna think, I wanna feel

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  • Rhinocerous SurpriseRhinocerous Surprise Posts: 4,423
    audiodave wrote:
    Fecking AWESOME song. Really good live aswell. ;):p

    Remind me to punch every one of you guys in the throat for rubbing this in so much. :p
    Smokey Robinson constantly looks like he's trying to act natural after being accused of farting.
  • Sian-of-the-deadSian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    Rhinocerous Surprise wrote:
    Remind me to punch every one of you guys in the throat for rubbing this in so much. :p

    It gets better...

    For you:

    http://www.indiecredential.com/?p=325

    The initial female scream from the audience at the beginning is me :o
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • Rhinocerous SurpriseRhinocerous Surprise Posts: 4,423
    Sian-of-the-dead wrote:
    It gets better...

    For you:

    http://www.indiecredential.com/?p=325

    The initial female scream from the audience at the beginning is me :o

    I'm trying so hard not to hate you. So... so... hard. :p

    Seriously though, wow. I'm glad you got to see such an incredible gig. :)
    Smokey Robinson constantly looks like he's trying to act natural after being accused of farting.
  • Sian-of-the-deadSian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    Rhinocerous Surprise wrote:
    I'm trying so hard not to hate you. So... so... hard. :p

    Seriously though, wow. I'm glad you got to see such an incredible gig. :)

    Thanks, I will stop now... Guides honor :)
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
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