![]() The “No Fixed Address” tour is set to run well into the summer and judging by the PPL Center show the band is attempting to set the record straight about them, there was plenty of laughter during the set and they weren’t taking themselves over seriously. The production was unlike anything I had ever seen at a concert before, not to mention the fact that Kroeger’s live voice shines a lot brighter than it does on any of the studio tracks giving the performance a lot more staying power. Before you pass judgement on the band at least make an honest effort to check out their live show because there are very few rock musicians out there delivering the “full package” that they are offering with their show. New song, “She Keeps Me Up” was better received than the popular single “Edge of a Revolution” which makes me wonder if there won’t be a switch at some point for some other songs off “No Fixed Address.” The full setlist is posted below for those who are interested in the exact ordering and contents of the night’s performance.įrom a critical stand point I have no complaints about Nickelback’s performance at the PPL Center, in fact I almost think that it is unfair how much flack they get from the industry. As a whole the setlist was well constructed and it will be interesting to see how it shifts as the tour progresses. ![]() The crowd was very excited for this material however there was a clear shift in the vibe when classics like “Far Away” and “Someday” were played. Taylor Momsen and Crew get a free pass on this one and I’ll chalk up the numerous sound issues, complaints from fans, and lack of clear visuals to just being day one of the tour.Īlong the way the band of course dug deep into their own library of music with a set that contained just four new songs off “No Fixed Address,” two of which had never been live performed before. While I can’t attest to either side of the theory I can admit that the venue was just as empty as it was when their set began as when it ended with the majority of the crowd still making their way in or at the bar during the set. Their “theory” was fueled by the fact they couldn’t see the band on the stage and the large PPL Center LED screens streaming the performance added fuel to their fire as they offered not a single close up of Momsen during the performance. Their 8 song setlist contained a good balance of new and old material however with the highlight being “Going to Hell” towards the end of the performance.Īs the lights came up after their performance many fans were left scratching their heads and confused about what they had just witnessed a few Pretty Reckless fans nearby the photographer area were questioning the authenticity of the performance pointing out a few moments where it seemed like there was nothing but a backing track playing. ![]() ![]() ![]() What little time the crowd could see was often so blinding from back light that it made the performance both mysterious and a little confusing to witness, I am all for artistic lighting but it is hard for me to justify not being able to see the musicians at all during the show. The jump from the club circuit that the band has been touring relentlessly to this large arena stage should have meant in increase in production and performance quality but sadly it seemed almost the opposite with the stage being masked in darkness for the majority of their performance. The band, fronted by Taylor Momsen (ex Gossip Girl and Cindy Lou Who from the Grinch), has certainly garnered a lot of attention in the rock genre over the past few years and their most recent album “Going to Hell” came out almost exactly a year ago. ![]()
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