"Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks" - The National
Show: The National & Arcade Fire
Location: UIC Pavillion
Date: 4.22.11
Favorite Song: "Terrible Love" from The National is so chilling to hear live. From Arcade Fire it was a close tie between old & new favorites -- "Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)" & "Ready to Start" were great! I really enjoyed "Haiti" as well, which surprising since it's not one of my favorites on the album.
Memorable Moment: I went to the show being more excited for The National. I love that band & their set at Lollapalooza last Summer was amazing. The National still sounded great, but I left the concert enjoying the Arcade Fire set even more. I would pick an album from The National over Arcade Fire almost any day, but Arcade Fire really brought it. Their energy was so high & you couldn't help but smile & feel good.
Biggest Letdown: The venue. UIC, you suck & you're too expensive. Also, I didn't hear "Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks" from The National so I added it here.
This Show: made me thankful for my instincts. I hadn't initially purchased tickets because of my hatred towards UIC Pavillion, but I knew I'd be kicking myself if I didn't go. I was really impressed by both sets & had a great time. I also really appreciated the mix of both old & new songs from both acts.
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