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Another masterful performance. And thank you to Rick and Karl for returning to Detroit after (gasp, has it really been?) 24 years.

I’m trying to recall the set order. I know this is incorrect:

Juanita
Two Months Off
Dark Train
new one? improv? (I’m sorry, I’m not as familiar with the new tracks as I should be. Sounded like a cut-up version of Born Slippy lyrics along with references to animals. Similar beat to Born Slippy.)
Strawberry Hotel? (Fairly sure. Caught the phrase ‘strawberry girl’.)
Cups (the full song, a real treat)
Shudder/King of Snake (Possibly the highlight of the set. Rick subtly edged up the tempo and the crowd went along with it.)
Rez/Cowgirl
And the Colour Red
Born Slippy.NUXX

Hopefully someone with a more precise memory can help!

It’s interesting to see how their performance has evolved. It’s definitely less manic, but the energy is there, just more judiciously applied. (‘King of Snake’ was 1998-99 all over again.) The beauty’s always been there but is now more to the forefront. (‘Cups’ sounded utterly luxurious.)

Nice to see Rick reaching out to the crowd on occasion. He’s more than earned his kudos. And Karl, all smiles and eyes closed, remains the epitome of bliss. I still consider them the most joyful band I’ve seen.

Karl once described the Motown music he grew up with as ‘swift and beautiful’. Last night in the Motor City itself, that was a perfect description of Underworld.