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Irving Plaza Review (11.15.04) - Posted by: lifted74

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¤ I attended the Philly show, and both Irving Plaza nights. Philly was pretty good. The first Irving Plaza night was absolutely killer in every way. Which is what made Monday night all the more disconcerting.

¤ Last night had to be one of the worst concerts I have ever attended. Ville, quite frankly should be ashamed of himself for putting forth such an embarrassing and half assed performance. It's particularly sad because the band is killing it on every song, and the kids are eating it up, but Ville doesn't even seem to care or try.

¤ He was so drunk that you couldn't hear 90% of his vocals because he's singing with such little energy. I'm really sorry, but it's not the "shitty" sound system. Every other band's vocal was loud and clear. One song was performed as Ville laid on floor. During Funeral of Hearts, the entire 3rd verse and chorus was sang by some girl as Ville nonchalantly chucked the mic into the crowd. She sang poorly, but at least you could hear her. There was no energy, no passion, just endless drunken ramblings, and hardly any vocals you can hear.

¤ By the last song, Soul on Fire, he wasn't even attempting to sing the verses. The band seemed visibly upset as well. He'd just hold on to the mic stand and close his eyes like his head was spinning, and I guess try to muster enough energy to do the chorus. And try not to fall over.

¤ It's a sad thing to pay $30-$40 for a ticket, which I might add was significantly more than the first U.S. tour, and have the performer practically not show up. What's even sadder is the place is filled with alot of young kids who only think Ville's "cool" for being so fucked up, regardless of how shitty he might sound.

¤ I love HIM. A great band, great singer, great songs, sound, etc, etc. However I was extemely disappointed by Monday's Irving Plaza show. Ville needs to decide whether the music, and his bandmates, and his fans are more important than being completely shit faced all the time. I've seen them put on an awesome show and know how potentially great they can be. But while last night was eye opening, it also was unfortunately very very sad.

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