ot: The Alarm
Posted by:
buffalo7478
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Date: August 10, 2008 20:51
I had the pleasure of seeing a band I liked back in the '80s. The Alarm recently in NYC. A GREAT show (even though they were the opening band). What impressed me was that they played with such fire, and didn't rely on being a nostalgic/novelty act, playing just their old material. Half the set was new material from their new record, Guerilla Tactics. Pretty daring....but it fit right in and worked. The crowd got to hear fewer hits, but got exposed to some great new music.
I only bring this up, in that I wish the Stones had the same confidence in their last record to actually play more than 2 or 3 songs per concert. They might bore a few fans who came just to relive the 60's or 70's....but they might also turn a few onto some great new music....or did the band just not believe in the record?
PS: The Alarm are playing in the UK this Fall. I highly recommend checking them out. Different line-up from the 80's...but they can play.