[holden]

I've only been able to see Underworld live once: NYC, 2007. But I have probably 100+ concert recordings and have loved listening to the unique setlists from 1994-2008. That's a heck of a run for freeform shows. Could it be we've gotten spoiled?

I agree, one gig from Barking and Barbara tours is enough, since other than intra song banter, it's the same gig over and over. But that's what mamy bands do. Maybe they swap out a track or add one, change up the encore, but little variation is the norm. Yet, I just read that Radiohead practiced 120 songs for their latest tour, whittling it down to 60 or so they might play each night. Talk about surprises!

In any case, UW have always been an amazing live band, so the last few static tours are a letdown. But I think Barbara is great, the latest setlist pretty solid, and I wish wish wish they'd tour the US more! Bless em that they're still making music. It's their conscious decision as to how to perform. It works for them and probably the less obsessive portion of the audience.

Hey, rumor has it they're writing the road...maybe the next tour will be freeform jams?