Pink Spiders November 09, 2018 Soundbar Orlando, Florida

More than a decade had past since we first saw (a variation of) these guys, opening for Good Charlotte. Matt Friction, the only remaining original member of the Pink Spiders, brought this version of the band to the City Beautiful in support of The Smoking Popes. A great double bill, right? My first visit to the now defunct Soundbar, I ended up in the "balcony", a maybe 10'x10' stage overlook on the second level. It was a great spot to see the show, but not optimal for recording. Now, five years since seeing it, I post this as the Pink Spiders have released FREAKAZOID, their 5th studio album .

1. Teenage Graffiti
2. Sleeping On The Floor

3. Black Dagger

4. So Dumb

5. Capital F

6. Little Razorblade

7. Hollywood Fix

8. Still Three Shy

9. Modern Swingers

10. Easy Way Out

11. Gimme Chemicals

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Pick up FREAKAZOID and/or see these guys when they come to your town and buy a t-shirt for everybody you know.

Smoking Popes November 09, 2018 Soundbar Orlando, Florida

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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