Back early since I didn't stay for Isis...show was amazing, as always, but I have to admit I was a tiny bit bummed that Isis was the headliner. The shorter setlist is still amazing, but was shitty to not get to hear everything they rehearsed for this tour...especially Bacon Industry.
Still, the band was as tight as I've ever seen them...AMAZON and Hung Bunny/RBD were the highlights...but they def. shortened Hung Bunny so the set would fit the schedule...which was about 75 mins.
Tshirts were same except they are only down to M on the octopus. Still have box sets. No poster which was odd since we saw the image for these 2 NY shows. I normally would go both nights, but I'm skipping tomorrow. Isis has been great the times I've seen them, but I'm not paying to see a short set 2 nights in a row.
I can't really complain, but I do feel like it should have been made clear Isis was going to headline. I didn't know until I saw the marquee...
Still HAD BOX SETS??????
THAT STUPID LADY told me they were SOLD OUT! Plus i didnt see ANYONE with them and it WASN'T on display.
What's up with the poster situation? Did secret serpents drop the ball? :(
Quote from: camaroballa22 on June 18, 2010, 10:12:48 PM
Still HAD BOX SETS??????
THAT STUPID LADY told me they were SOLD OUT! Plus i didnt see ANYONE with them and it WASN'T on display.
I got there early, I think the girl you saw (totimoshi's bassist) wasn't at the table until halfway through Melvins set. I passed on the box, but now I wish I hadn't. They are probably setting some aside for each show...
I didn't go to the show (it's 5 hrs away), so my friend was rubbing it in by sending me pics on his cellphone
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bastard.
damn!!!!
now i feel gutted!!!!!!!!!
did you PHYSICALLY see the box sets on display?? Cus i didn't see any.
Time to get in the amrep line.
Quote from: camaroballa22 on June 18, 2010, 10:28:28 PM
damn!!!!
now i feel gutted!!!!!!!!!
did you PHYSICALLY see the box sets on display?? Cus i didn't see any.
Time to get in the amrep line.
I saw the box on the table maybe 5 mins after they let people upstairs. I didn't even ask about it because I knew I wasn't going to throw down. Maybe they only had a few?
What a Great show though.
Im going to try and remember the set list, forget about the order....
There were so many people smoking the ISH i am lucky i remember....
Dont get me wrong, i smoked at concerts too, but now since i dont smoke weed anymore, it was quite annoying, but whatever a person needs to enjoy a show is there own business.
Anyways......
Totimoshi was opening when i got there at 715, melvins went on at around 745, finished at around 910.
Sacrafice
The Kicking Machine
Billy Fish
AMAZON
The Talking Horse
Civilized Worm
The Water Glass
Evil New War God
Pig House
ANACONDA! (AN amazing, epic 4-5 minute version!!!!)
Hung Bunny
Roman Dog Bird
Buzz busted a string on Roman Dog Bird! Chrome Gibson as usual! It looks like he was really concentrating and playing carefully sans the busted string! Sounded a bit off with out the string, but hes a professional, so he made it work.
i know im forgetting a few, someone else help me.
Was it all ages or something? Seems like a really early show.
Webster Hall is weird, they have a noise curfew or something. Shows over by midnight.
I think it was mentioned in another thread last time they played there.
nah 21 to get in...i went with my brother...we were already on the turnpike and i said to myself, i think i remember reading something on the website about checking id's at the door, of course he didnt bring his, we had to turn around. an hour and a half wait at the holland tunnel!!!! some A$$hole brokedown INSIDE the holland tunnel on a GOD DAMN motorcycle!!!!
thank god we went back for the ID, cus they check them at the door, they also serve liquor. I bought two $8 heinekens!!
SO i missed the box set probably because of the ID bullish and the holland tunnel A-hole, but oh well! I am a vinyl hound and just wanted the box set for nostalgia! And since they checked id, if we didnt turn around, i would have went alone. It was nice to be with him, i got a belt buckle for myself, $10.
I've scored two box sets from a friend in NY who attended. Thanks baby!!
Quote from: fraxs on June 18, 2010, 10:26:46 PM
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bastard.
Oh man I LOVE that poster. Had I stopped by the merch desk I would've had to buy it.
I have to say, Webster Hall's sound was extra shit tonight. I have to avoid going back to that place.
Quote from: fraxs on June 18, 2010, 11:00:21 PM
Webster Hall is weird, they have a noise curfew or something. Shows over by midnight.
I think it was mentioned in another thread last time they played there.
Aaron Turner said that there was a dance party scheduled afterwards.
Best show thus far with the Big Business line up. Awesome set.
I was happy that they went on before Isis, as I can't stand Isis. I left right after the Melvins stopped. I wondered if they didn't continue after Roman Bird Dog because of Buzz's broken string. It was weird because it looked like it was still attached at both ends, but had a ton of slack. The song still sounded great.
The biggest thing I noticed (outside how awesome the band was) was that this seemed to be a new(er) Melvins crowd. Everybody was going nuts for most of the songs from the BB/Melvins era, but when they busted out a fucking killer rendition of Anaconda, the place was kind of standing still. It seemed strange. Same for Amazon, the Lovely Butterfly intro thing, Black Stooges and Hung Bunny/Roman Bird Dog, etc. Yet people were going nuts over the ASA and NWB stuff, like crazy. I don't know. Don't really care either, I just thought it was strange to see.
I really wanted to see Bacon Industry, but I'm not complaining. 10 out of 10, they knocked it out of the park.
Windshield, not sure where you were but from where I was the sound was great. Never heard a bad show in that venue.
from what i know about webster hall.... it's the oldest night club in town. it's mainly a 19+ night club of which has complete asshole security. locals don't like it as a whole, but are seemingly drawn to it?
Quote from: Windshield on June 19, 2010, 12:47:16 AM
Quote from: fraxs on June 18, 2010, 11:00:21 PM
Webster Hall is weird, they have a noise curfew or something. Shows over by midnight.
I think it was mentioned in another thread last time they played there.
Aaron Turner said that there was a dance party scheduled afterwards.
Actually nevermind, I was mixing it up with the Bowery Ballroom.
Yeah, I think the early start was due to nightclub nonsense going on after the show. Webster Hall has a disco room or some shit, then maybe other music going on as well. From what my sister says it's a big meat market with tons of guidos who don't know how to keep their hands to themselves.
I too left after the Melvins set. It's nice of them to let Isis headline, but I don't get what the fuss is about them breaking up. They sound like a lamer version of Tool (who tend to bore me after a while themselves). I tried to stay for a few songs but half way through the second song I knew their set wasn't doing it for me so I split.
Seeing the Melvins before another band is like someone giving you juicy steak for dinner, then afterwards following it up with a plate of Saltine Crackers.
Whoa, your comparison of Tool and Isis is pretty off IMO. I have been a fan of both bands in the past and don't hear any resemblance.
Though I definitely agree with your analogy about the juicy steak.
I was inside around 6:30 and there was a box set on the merch table. They said that there were only 2 left, I wish I had brought more money. Did snag some vinyl though.
I wasnt aware of Isis headlining until we got there as well(which was a bummer in itself). Only stayed for prob 2 Isis songs before I left. They didnt even sound like they wanted to be there and I wouldve been okay with them not being there too.
Either way, it was my first time seeing the 4 man band lineup(first time was with Trevor Dunn) & I couldnt be happier about the song lineup. Within the first 2 minutes of the concert I was completely satisfied just because they walked on stage to the Blazing Saddles theme and followed it by playing Sacrifice.
hey guys
this was the best melvins i've seen for about 3 years. no point trying to describe, obviously.
i recorded it and am listening to it right now. It's pretty surprisingly good quality (borrowed a $400 recorder stocked with two condenser mics pointing away from each other). I'm gonna post this recording on my site this week. links will be provided. No interview jokes allowed.
Pelican, everything you said rings true with me. I forgot to try to contact you before this. I meant to. i totally agree about the "newer" crowd thing. It's what ruined the brooklyn show for me last year. The hipsters there took the "newness" thing to a new level totally losing their shit for the recent songs and then going to the bar for the classics. Stupid fucking fashion show, that concert was.
damn, this recording sounds good.... you'll see.
oh yea, i like how dale stood on top of his drums and scratched his armpits like a gorilla at the end of the set!
and then cody and dale threw out a couple of sticks like gorillas throwing bananas!
Just a little note for everyone - I was recording this show up on the balcony for my site, nyctaper.com. Equipment was DPA 4021>Edirol R-44 with custom modded preamps... Recording is pretty phenomenal. Should be up today or tomorrow at www.nyctaper.com (http://www.nyctaper.com)
Great show... too bad it was so short.
baww i got out-recorded by this joker. i got 36 minutes left on my upload .... i guess if i get mine up first you guys can hear it as a crappier preview to acidjack's phenomenal recording. Now i'm real excited to hear his version.
no problem buddy! next show, let him handle the recordings, and you can handle the interviews!!!
Quote from: camaroballa22 on June 19, 2010, 05:28:27 PM
no problem buddy! next show, let him handle the recordings, and you can handle the interviews!!!
I SAID NONE OF THAT!
I posted the download link here: http://www.themelvins.net/forum/index.php?topic=13765.msg301735#msg301735 (http://www.themelvins.net/forum/index.php?topic=13765.msg301735#msg301735)
wow....chill out metallica breath, kind of testy there huh?
Thanks for posting the show,
I'll give you some positive reinforcement, GOOD JOB! Thank you so much! You're the best!
Quote from: gesundheit on June 19, 2010, 10:56:44 AM
Whoa, your comparison of Tool and Isis is pretty off IMO. I have been a fan of both bands in the past and don't hear any resemblance.
Though I definitely agree with your analogy about the juicy steak.
It just had that similar prog-metal type sound to me. Tool definitely being far better at it. Isis just seemed to be influenced by them to me, and not as good. I also have no tolerance for the growling style singing.
I absolutely despise that word, PROG. Sorry but I find no band out there that is considered PROG to be enjoyable. I really don't think Isis or Tool classify either. At least from the PROG that I've heard. Perhaps I'm being uptight but it's like calling the Melvins a grunge band. I just can't do it.
all I know is based upon what I've seen in PLAYBOY magazine the bartending staff at Webster Hall has its high points.
playboy? what did i miss?
Quote from: Vcavallo on June 19, 2010, 12:36:12 PM
i totally agree about the "newer" crowd thing. It's what ruined the brooklyn show for me last year. The hipsters there took the "newness" thing to a new level totally losing their shit for the recent songs and then going to the bar for the classics. Stupid fucking fashion show, that concert was.
that, and the $30.00 ticket is what kept me away from this show. Looking forward to checking out your recording tho
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Quote from: Vcavallo on June 19, 2010, 12:36:12 PM
i totally agree about the "newer" crowd thing. It's what ruined the brooklyn show for me last year. The hipsters there took the "newness" thing to a new level totally losing their shit for the recent songs and then going to the bar for the classics. Stupid fucking fashion show, that concert was.
that, and the $30.00 ticket is what kept me away from this show. Looking forward to checking out your recording tho
It was quite the ticket price. Would it kill them to have size s merch? The set was good- but short. Not sure about the blending of some of the new and old- usually its flawless but it felt odd to the ear at times. I was pissed Isis was headlining. The Brooklyn show killed me last year. Couldn't enjoy myself. Def. enjoyed myself this go around. Melvinsismelvins.
As far as ISIS being proggy - my friend called it "new age whale music" shortly before we left (early)
Quote from: Vcavallo on June 20, 2010, 11:49:15 PM
As far as ISIS being proggy - my friend called it "new age whale music" shortly before we left (early)
See, I'm glad it's not just me then.
Quote from: descendo on June 20, 2010, 08:41:35 AM
playboy? what did i miss?
ya know how when you are actually reading a playboy and they have these little articles here and there with small pictures of naked ladies next to them? well I was reading one of those and the lady in the picture was a bartender at webster hall. I'll see if I can drum that up for you.