First off let me vent about my annoying experience before Fridays show at the horrible venue that is Terminal 5. I have a lot of gripes with the venue…such as their very rude and unfriendly security staff and often crummy sound quality.
As I was entering Fridays show at Terminal 5. I have seen dozens of shows at Terminal 5, and have gotten in with my camera every time. For some reason this time security didn’t let me take it in, because it has a removable lens.
It sucks because I take photos for you guys, and now I lost that resource. I was annoyed, but it wasn’t the end of the world. The staff was really rude about it, as usual. They told me I had to check in the camera. We get to the check in center, and they make me pay for it. It was only $3 bucks, but it was really stunning that I would have to pay for them to take my camera away. They were pretty rude about it too, which just added to it. It was just a way for them to make a quick buck, which was pretty pathetic.
So now you know why there are a lack of the usual photos. (I took some with my phone though) Venting done….
Holy Ghost! opened the show, and it turns out it was their 3rd live show ever. To be honest you wouldn’t have known if they told you, they sounded pretty good. The set started out really strong, and sort of tailed off at the end, but they definitely showed some serious potential. They got the crowd moving and grooving, so that is all that really matters. They have some big hooks and undeniable beats, along with some incredible transitions. Look out for them to play a heavy hand in the Dance/Electronic scene soon.
James Murphy and the rest of LCD Soundsystem came out wasting no time with a triumphant version of Us V Them that really got the party started. They played a mix of songs from all 3 albums including their early singles like Yr City’s A Sucker & Losing My Edge. It was my 2nd time seeing the band, and I was completely blown away by how powerful they sounded. They had the crowd in the palm of their hands, causing chaos on the floor with epic performances of Get Innocuous and Daft Punk is Playing at My House.
The clear highlight of the night was All My Friends, which was easily one of the best live performances that I have ever seen at a concert. The song built to incredible heights, delivering even further than I dreamed it would. The crowd absolutely lost it, causing a picture perfect moment. It is safe to say that All My Friends is as close as a modern classic as they come.
The band didn’t miss a beat at all Friday night, making all the hipsters dance for two hours straight with flawless performances that truly captures the essence of what LCD Soundsystem is all about. With an encore of Someone Great, Losing My Edge, no one could complain. Throw in a sincere rendition of New York, I Love You But Your Bringing Me Down, and I am completely sold. They weren’t done there. They finished with a short cover of Empire State Of Mind along with an assault of white balloons from the roof that capped one of the best concerts of 2010.
If this really is LCD Soundsystems last tour as a band, I can live with that fact knowing what I witness this past Friday night. God bless James Murphy.
Posted after the jump are some photos I was able to take with my camera. Sorry that I couldn’t get better ones. Fuck Terminal 5.
EC Groom — 23 May 10
Agreed re: T5 – but what are we gonna do? Bowery Presents will continue booking to that venue, and we’ll keep going ’cause it may be the only local venue a band is playing. Complaints to BP should be sent (at the very least).
Ben — 23 May 10
I stuff my camera inside of my sock to sneak it into the venue. I am really sorry to hear about your lousy terminal 5 experience (venue not the band of course).
Jennifer — 23 May 10
I refuse to go to any shows at T5. All of my experiences there have been bad and the venue can actually ruin a good band/show. No more. It’s not worth the anger and frustration.
Dan — 23 May 10
I highly envy you for being able to go to concerts like this.
I’m from Brazil and the bands I like never come here (well, LCD did in 2007, but I didn’t know their music yet at the time). All we get is Chris Brown and Jonas Brothers…really sad
wee — 24 May 10
You guys are complaining about the venue? Like Dan from Brazil – hardly any cool bands featured on this blog comes to my country to play. Now that’s the real bad news. Envy you for being able to see LCD though.
wee — 24 May 10
p.s the pictures aren’t that awful.
Will — 24 May 10
No for a phone, it takes good pictures. The lighting and fog effects would have got me some great photos if I had my camera. Oh well, can’t win them all, right? Like you said, I’m fortunate enough to see bands like LCD, I really shouldn’t complain.
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