I've been fortunate enough to witness some really amazing concerts over the years: from Robyn Hitchcock in the acoustically-amazing chapel at Oberlin College, to last year's Pixies reunion shows and, dare I say it? almost every single Depeche Mode show ever. However, I have never witnessed a show as impressive as this. Everything was spectacular: the venue, the lighting, the music, the band...even the fans, who were clearly enjoying themselves as much as we were. My boyfriend informed me that David Bowie once said that Bauhaus plays "Ziggy Stardust" the way he should have. To that, I have to say that Bauhaus plays entire shows the way they should be played.
The complete set list is posted on my site here.
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Article comments
1 - El Bicho
Nice write-up.
I saw them at the Wiltern in LA on 10/30. They put on a good show, but it wasn't as visually interesting as the theatrics that accompanied them in '98.
"(essentially Bauhaus minus Peter)" is only a fair statement in regards to L&R's personnel not their music.
2 - Shannon
Thanks, El Bicho -- I don't know if extra theatrics would have added anything more to my enjoyment of the show, which was awfully complete as is! And yes, the L&R=B-PM comment was really meant for the people who have no idea who comprised each spin off band. Even non-fans in my age bracket get confused which was which, let alone newer listeners...
3 - Temple Stark
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