Los Angeles, Troubador, July 7, 2017

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Seems like they played an expanded version of the set from Glen Helen Pavilion a few days earlier. I didn't take notes, but highlights were my namesake (AMAZON), The Kicking Machine, that Beatles cover (was it I Want to Hold Your Hand?), The Bit, Sacrifice, something from A Senile Animal and something from Stoner Witch. They also seemed to play some of the new stuff but I hadn't heard it yet since my pre-order isn't arriving until next week.

Show was sold out. The crowd was meh but no major issues. The opening band was fine. Lots of good merch if you like letterpress and vinyl and posters.

The Troubador is always great for a rock band and this was my third time seeing the Melvins there. Steven is better incorporated into the band this time around. He makes me laugh which is entertaining. His playing can be a little loose, but then he also really nails some of the tough stuff. Jared/Coady or Trevor are always welcome back, though. Buzz seems to stand stage left so I try to stay on that side anyway.