Just this past February I caught my first Kaiser Chiefs live show over at Music Hall of Williamsburg. Going in to their Firefly set I knew it would be a nearly impossible task for them to top that show, but they certainly came close.
In March the band released their new album Education, Education, Education & War, and they took the time to share a handful of its material. But it was the tried and true classic cuts such as “Everyday I Love You Less and Less”, “Ruby” and “Oh My God” that got the crowd going. For a mid-day set, the crowd was very into the show, largely in part to the energetic and (very) friendly leadership of frontman Ricky Wilson. During “I Predict A Riot” he came to the ledge of the crowd, and leaned into the crowd as he belted its final chorus. It was a tiny moment at a very large festival, that made it all seem larger than life.
Not every band is able to make it seem so easy (and good) live. Kaiser Chiefs are certainly one of these rare cases.
Setlist:
1. The Factory Gates
2. Everyday I Love You Less and Less
3. Never Miss a Beat
4. Ruffians on Parade
5. Coming Home
6. Modern Way
7. Meanwhile Up in Heaven
8. Ruby
9. I Predict a Riot
10. Misery Company
11. The Angry Mob
12. Oh My God
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