| Animal |
A somewhat strange opener, but hell I liked it. A rousing start to the evening. |
| The Lifting |
I don't believe too many actually heard this before but this was strikingly similar to the real thing. |
| Great Beyond |
A real favourite which went down well. I wasn't convinced by Rick's attempt to push the elephant up the stairs though. |
| Bad Day |
Rocked like I knew it would. How could it be a bad day? |
| Imitation of life |
What an imitation! |
| Strange Currencies |
These words fail me, great cover. |
| Losing my Religion |
Good stuff. |
| So Fast, So Numb |
Another rocking performance which wakened up the drunken dancers. Thank you for playing this. |
| Sidewinder |
Never heard this live before, very impressed. |
| Orange Crush |
This one came in fast over me - impressive. |
| Leaving New York |
Just like the real thing. |
| Aftermath |
I doubt if many of the non-fans heard this one or ever will, damn shame because this was a stunning rendition. |
| Stand |
The best dance tune of the night. |
| Shiny Happy People |
No girl did the Kate P. part, I believe the drummer was more disappointed than anyone by this. |
| One I love |
I thought I was watching Roadmovie which is a very good thing. |
| Country Feedback |
Most memorable part was the guitar at the end - Most enjoyable. |
| Man on the Moon |
Yeah, yeah, yeah yeah (great vocals by R.Southern) |
| Kenneth |
This was brilliant - played to a tee. |
| Everybody Hurts |
Spot on. |
| End of the World |
I just wish more people had shouted Leonard Bernstein - an excellent end. |
Overall, a modest turnout for the gig didn't take away anything from the performance.
Although in saying this, a larger crowd would have thrown a lot more energy around and allowed R. Southern to really turn on the style.
The attention to detail by STIPE is unquestionable: the dinosaurs etc are an added bonus for any fan.
Their return to Belfast will be gladly welcomed, this time by a lot more people. Go see them.
