2009-08-11 Underworld @ Koolhaus in Toronto (Tues)

[immobilisme]

also, it was nice to meet some toronto folks! many thanks to ndrwrld for setting up the meet!

[TheBang]

That setlist looks a little short for a 2 hour show

[industri_studios]

A little under 2 hours.

Only major complaint? The crowd got a little rude by the end... a little too rammy for my tastes... but up until then, a great (and expectedly) positive vibe...

[DeJackyl]

The tour for AHDO hit Toronto, so it's been about 6 years since they've been here, not 10.

Anyway, show number six done, I've seen them at Glastonbury, in Paris and this venue three times, and have to say I turned to my girl two songs three songs in and said 'They could leave the stage right now and I'd still be elated'.

Stunning show - and great crowd, which is a rare in Toronto, the boys seemed to really be appreciative.

No Pearls Girl, Rowla and far too short, but those are the breaks

[emotionmachine]

The show did seem a bit short but then it could have been an all night show and it wouldn't have been enough for me.

I tried to get near the front pretty early in the show, but didn't get too far. I spotted this big guy saying excuse me so I discreetly inserted myself into his wake and followed him as he weaved his way through. Everyone was shoulder to shoulder though when i got there and there was no room to dance, which is what I ended up wanting to do the most, so I bailed and went back to the back.

Moaner as an encore was sick. I drank and danced my ass off, but I'm not a young dude anymore, so I'm nursing a hangover to be proud of today at work. It was worth it. I didn't get the opportunity to find a way to hand off my album promo to anyone who might be able to get it to UW though, so that's is the only regret I have about last night.

Thanks ndrwrld for the sweet meetup, and M for driving me back to the hammer. Everyone was cool and had a great time.

[Mike]

http://uwlive.rowla.com/gigs/view/378

I updated the setlist here, i agree with Dr Matt - shame it is very 'run off the mill'...

Even 'Between Stars', which has had a lot of great support is starting to become expected now. Come on guys, drop Moaner, TMO, Snake and Burnout

Im also really keen to hear some more of the transitions between tracks, it seems that there have been a few more 'blends' recently, sounding alot better.

As some of you know, my critisism has been that since around 2005 the sets have been very stop / start, but even with the addition of darren price to help bridge the tracks together, at best it just sounds like a dj mixing over the top...

I really miss the groove of the old shows, hearing real elements being mixed and blended from one desk - why cant underworld do this anymore?

[ndrwrld]

thank you Underworld ! !
big ups to the dirts who came to my place before the gig.
especially Oceanic, really nice seeing you finally again.

[SappysCurry]

Originally Posted by Mike

Come on guys, drop Moaner, TMO, Snake and Burnout

YES. Absolutely. Love them all....but I never need to hear any of them live again. Especially Snake.

[sanakan]

Originally Posted by Mike

I updated the setlist here, i agree with Dr Matt - shame it is very 'run off the mill'...

C'mon, there was ! And ! Those are hardly "off the mill"


(and yes, the "publish darc comittee" still's active 8) - itunes releases don't count)

[Andrea]

Beautiful...gentle, I love the guitar Unfortunatelly this video ends just when it gets interesting.