Maybe it's the fact that I'm surrounded by trendy people who only know the mighty Death Cab from that most hideous of teen shows, The O.C. but there seems to be a definite divide between them and us devoted converts singing along to every word of (mostly) genius soft rock stylings. Regardless, the band roll through 19 songs in a little under 90 minutes; great value for money I reckon.
Not wishing to be elitist, but 7 songs of tonight's set are culled from last year's 'Plans', which is possibly just Death-Cab-by-numbers. Not bad songs by any means, but thankfully, its left to 'Transatlanticism' to deliver the moments of the evening, including a weighty rendition of 'We Looked Like Giants', and a mesmerising run through the album's title track to end the set. As great an end to the gig as it was, I did find myself wishing for a few more ardent fans and less curious onlookers to make the unifying sing-a-long at the end a bit more powerful. Maybe I'm just getting old. Still; great band, great songs, great gig.
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Iwan, I promise you, you are not getting old! Yet. Hope you're well and having fun, Richard
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