March 23, 2008 - Birmingham, England - Birmingham Academy

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General Information

Date: March 23, 2008
Location: Birmingham, England
Venue: Birmingham Academy; 52-54 Dale End, Priory Square, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7LS, England [ Venue website ]
Box Office Number: 0121 262 3000

Set List

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Reviews (2) [ send in your own review/pictures of the Birmingham show ]

Thanks to Bucky: Before I went to this gig, I didn't know anything about all the stuff that had gone on in the few days before with Matt and Scott's statements etc...I'm glad I didn't, because personally, it would have detracted from the show itself. Speaking of which...

They were amazing. I'm a huge fan, but due to circumstances (holidays, exams...) I had never seen them before live. Therefore, I can't compare it to any other shows of theirs, but if every show of theirs was this amazing, they would be the best live band on the planet. It just proves that all a rock band needs is some cool lighting and the charisma and talent that they all have to make one fantastic fucking rock show!

I saw the previous review from "The Cosmic Fool" saying that he caught Scott's hat. (I apologize- I think I punched you trying to steal it! :D )

There was one particularly funny moment, in Mr. Brownstone. The band started it, and went into the first verse, but there was no sign of Scott. He eventually came and sang the first verse lyrics, but to the second verse chords- if that makes sense. This completely thew the band, and I think every member was playing something different by the time Matt seemed to think, "Fuck it; back to the start" before launching into the opening drum pattern again! That made me laugh anyway!

Overall though, a fantastic show that I and most other people in the crowd seemed to enjoy. I just hope they survive their problems to tour again!

Thanks to The Cosmic Fool: An awesome show! I caught Scotts hat!!!!!! :O