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They were good. Very good.
But... something was missing.
The Rod Laver Arena is big. Actually, it looked quite small when we came in. But then it filled up with people and suddenly seemed huge.
We were in the back half of the General Admission section, right by the barrier. I could see the band, but not the fine details.
NIN came on at about 9:15 and played for about 2 hours. Trent's arms are fucking HUGE. And he's shaved off all the pretty-boy hair, making him look like a meathead.
They played a wide mix of songs. Four or five off Pretty Hate Machine, including "Something I Can Never Have". "Gave Up", "Wish" and "Suck" off Broken. "Closer" and "Starfuckers", which I could have done without. I was hoping for "Every Day Is Exactly The Same", which they didn't play. But they did play "Burn" and "Dead Souls", which was unexpected. Also "Reptile". "Hurt" was great. And I was surprised at the huge cheers that erupted at "The Frail". I mean, I like the track. It just doesn't strike me as the sort of track that would send a stadium wild.
I haven't been able to find a complete setlist. Anyone?
One of my friends commented that Reznor had a lot of energy, but not much stage presence. Maybe it was just because the venue was so huge. Maybe it just because we were so far back and couldn't see the band sweating. But there wasn't a sense of connection between the band and the audience.
I saw NIN play the Big Day Out in 2000 from the mosh pit. And that was better. Maybe just because I was close enough to really see the band, and feel their energy.
But it's not like I'm complaining. It was a great concert. It just lacked that sense of connection.
But... something was missing.
The Rod Laver Arena is big. Actually, it looked quite small when we came in. But then it filled up with people and suddenly seemed huge.
We were in the back half of the General Admission section, right by the barrier. I could see the band, but not the fine details.
NIN came on at about 9:15 and played for about 2 hours. Trent's arms are fucking HUGE. And he's shaved off all the pretty-boy hair, making him look like a meathead.
They played a wide mix of songs. Four or five off Pretty Hate Machine, including "Something I Can Never Have". "Gave Up", "Wish" and "Suck" off Broken. "Closer" and "Starfuckers", which I could have done without. I was hoping for "Every Day Is Exactly The Same", which they didn't play. But they did play "Burn" and "Dead Souls", which was unexpected. Also "Reptile". "Hurt" was great. And I was surprised at the huge cheers that erupted at "The Frail". I mean, I like the track. It just doesn't strike me as the sort of track that would send a stadium wild.
I haven't been able to find a complete setlist. Anyone?
One of my friends commented that Reznor had a lot of energy, but not much stage presence. Maybe it was just because the venue was so huge. Maybe it just because we were so far back and couldn't see the band sweating. But there wasn't a sense of connection between the band and the audience.
I saw NIN play the Big Day Out in 2000 from the mosh pit. And that was better. Maybe just because I was close enough to really see the band, and feel their energy.
But it's not like I'm complaining. It was a great concert. It just lacked that sense of connection.
