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Yes, “Three frightened monkeys” was terrific as opener! Nice sound and band well rehearsed plus in seemingly great mood. I liked seeing Reine (who prior to the show admitted he was very nervous) play a slightly bigger role, now providing more backup vocals than I’ve witnessed earlier. Cool! While I prefer unabashed, distinct, driving drummers with tons authority (for the lack of “pondus” in the English dictionary), I must say that Olaf did a really good job. Way better than Gothenburg in November! Excellent show!
Highlights: “Three frightened monkeys”, “For free”, “Balthazaar”, “Psychotzar”, “Mountain” and “The tower”.
Also awesome: “Sentinels”, “Lucifer (bringer of light)”, “Lady May”, “Patterns” and “Hyena”.
I’m not a huge fan of “This is your captain”, “Psycholab”, “Core memory corrupt” or “Stanley (tonight’s the night)”, but they came out fine anyway. Breathing space between the overwhelming brilliance :)
Lowpoint for me was “WCA” – definitely not my cup of tea :/
Following the setlists from the shows in Norway I was hoping for “577”, “Kill some day”, “Manmower”, “Neotzar (the second coming)” and “The nerve tattoo”, but hey, I very much appreciated the absence of covers and “The comeback”, so I’m totally pleased :)
I managed to bring two friends that had never listened to Motorpsycho before. One left disappointed after a few songs while the other went the opposite path: enjoyed to the level that he bought a t-shirt.
A couple of pix: https://www.flickr.com/photos/grindove/albums/72177720325488743/
The guy with the setlist – is that any you people here? If so: thanks for letting me take a photo!@Ratmaus: Haha, Bent jokingly (?) warned me that the new album might be too much Zeppelin for my taste. Haven’t noticed it after four playthroughs, but from now on it’s perhaps ruined :D
So far I think the album shifts from good to REALLY good (and more interesting) after “The comeback”, with “Neotzar (the second coming)” as highlight. But I’m a bit slow when it comes to liking new stuff, so I guess I’ll soon enough find favorites among the first four tracks as well.Even if this qualifies among the five least brilliant of the 20 times I’ve seen them, it actually was very good – at times even great – and well worth the trip from Stockholm. While not amazing on the Motorpsycho-scale it was still better than most other bands’ shows I’ve attended this year. Olaf might not be my favorite type of drummer, which probably was my main “problem”, and as a dude that always want 100% Motorpsycho, three covers is of course too many and quite a downside, but hey, I accept and respect.
Predictable as I am, the highlights were “Mad sun”, “Manmower” and (finally – first time for me) “Mountain”. I’m not a big fan of “All my life (I love you)” on “Neigh!!” (I find it just silly), but live it somehow made more sense and it seemed like a fun song to play.
A few lame pix: https://www.flickr.com/photos/grindove/albums/72177720322329163/
“There were some similar Zeppelin hints in a couple of tracks on The All Is One”
Aaah, thank you, shakti! Haven’t thought of it myself, but that might explain why I have problems with “The all is one” (except for the amazing NOX), as I really don’t like Led Zep :/ Makes perfect sense! And it always scares me when reading about Zeppelin references/hints concerning a new album I’m waiting to receive, haha!
Expecting my copy to be delivered today or tomorrow.
Maybe everyone who wants a physical copy already found it. Otherwise:
https://www.discogs.com/seller/ActionRecords/profile?q=motorpsycho+small+boats
Someone (or a few) mentioned in another thread that it was disappointingly weak pressing with plenty of surface noise/crackling. I bought two copies of the white version, and one had that problem, the other one not.
I suppose these might be possible, then:
Into the Sun
Leave It Like That
Mad Sun
Sinful, Wind-Borne
Go to California
The Slow Phase Out
X-3 (Knuckleheads In Space)
The Visitant
Toys
Psychonaut
Spin, Spin, Spin
Ulv Ulv
RockbottomAnd I assume they won’t exclude title tracks from EPs:
Mountain
Wearing Yr Smell
The Nerve Tattoo
Manmower
Starmelt/Lovelight
Ozone
Hey, Jane
The Other Fool
Walkin’ With J
SerpentineI’m sure they will still surprise
@ ThorEgil: Wooh, nice bonus! I was SO close to put the order, but backed out when actually realizing that shipping, taxes etc will make a total of at least €75 – AND I ONLY WANT THE 7″. And, mind you, I don’t need it for listening, as both tracks are previously released elsewhere. I just stupidly “need” it in my shelf.
So: maybe time for me to wake up and quit Motorpsycho discography completionism :/
Sad moment :(
“King of twilight” is great! For me also very associated with Iron Maiden from when I was a kid (b-side of the 1984 “Aces high” single). And since Mp has done “The trooper” during soundchecks it would all make sense – everything’s connected :D
I’m with Paolize here. For years I’ve stated that I want 100% Motorpsycho when I go to their shows. That doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy “All is loneliness”, “Into the sun”, “The pilgrim” or whatever, but in all cases I’d prefer more Mp material instead.
Wow! Not even half the set same as yesterday. The are not making it easy for Ingvald, which is awesome! He’s not on vacation :D
My report disappeared after a little edit? New try:
2,5 hours. “Ship of fools” on setlist (last in main set) but not played.
Although I’ve been looking forward to this I kept my expectations low. I mean, first gig with new drummer. Tomas shoes aren’t easy to fill. Also, there’s quite a chunk of music to learn. And that’s the “easy” part. Then there’s the communication thing playing in this band – good luck! But hey, I enjoyed the concert and really had a great time!
In parts sort of messy, but – actually – I don’t mind! My impression is that a certain amount of energy generated from being on the edge. I tend to like that kind of excitement :D Something tells me that Ingvald will be awesome a few shows into the tour.
Some struggling with vocal harmonies here and there, but nothing that ruined songs for me.
Low points: “Real again”, “Maypole” and “Dank state” – I really can do without those songs. Not saying they are crap, they’re just not my cup of melodies – just like many of the tracks on “Yay!”, unfortunately. That partly includes “Hotel Daedalus”, where I’m not too fond of the vocal melody, but it hit me yesterday how great its instrumental part becomes live!
“Feel” was better than ever, probably due to it following “Maypole” and “Dank state” ;)
I loved “Chariot…” (incl some mishaps?), a chaotic “The promise”, “Starhammer”, “The tower”, “The united debased” and watching Bent play chords – yes, both feet – on the Taurus while keeping fingers busy nailing pretty intricate bass lines.
But the two main highlights for me was “Mad sun” (a song that’s amazing in every form) and “Cosmoctopus”.
As usual, I was hoping for no covers. I want 100% Motorpsycho! But still, there’s no way I can’t enjoy “The pilgrim” or “Rock bottom” :)
Yes, nice to get some Reine! Only on one song, is what I heard aforehand, so, cool surprise! Also, I heard they wanted to play for three hours, but the venue didn’t allow that. And no, sorry, I can’t confirm this – it was just someone telling me :/
Summary: great show! Would definitely see a few more on this tour if I had the opportunity.
@ThorEgil
He’s Ingwild :)
