Full disclosure here. I went to this show to see the Pink Spiders. I had seen them several times back in the mid-2000's, and have enjoyed their albums throughout the years. It was great to hear they put out a new album and were touring (albeit with Matt Friction the only original member). 
I hadn't heard anything by the Smoking Popes up to this point, but heard their name enough to know they had some cred. Anticipating this show, I downloaded their new disc, "Into the Agony" and liked it quite a bit on first listen (which doesn't happen often for me). I don't get the Morrissey comparisons I've read, but really don't care enough about his music to try and draw a comparison. I think I do like the Smoking Popes though, and can't wait to dig deeper into their back catalog. Enjoy this show. I certainly did!
1. Before I'm Gone
2. Simmer Down
3. Let's Here It For Love
4. Rubella
5. You Spoke To Me
6. Amanda My Love
7. That's Where I Come In
8. Midnight Moon
9. No More Smiles
10. Mrs. You and Me
11. Megan
12. Grab Your Heart and Run
13. Writing a Letter
14. I Can Feel You
15. Pretty Pathetic
16. Need You Around
17. I Know You Love Me
18. encore break
19. Into The Summer Sky
20. Brand New Hairstyle
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I've been to every larger venue in the town and this is one of the best. Their menu is small but at least they seem to do what they have on it well. The NYC venues have a variety of salads and sandwiches, and a fresh daily soup.
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