So Arctic Monkeys finally played at The Garden. Though they’re not headlining quite yet, an opening gig for The Black Keys is still an awesome thing.
The Monkeys didn’t sound lost at all during their set, which was dedicated to the heavier, faster-paced songs of their catalogue. Starting things off with banging versions of “Brianstorm”, “This House Is A Circus”. and “Still Take You Home”, the pit had no problem getting into things. From there the heavy riffs continued to dominate with demanding versions of “Don’t Sit Down ‘Cause I’ve Moved Your Chair”, “The View From The Afternoon”, “I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor”. I shouldn’t have been surprised by how well the tunes filled out the massive MSG, but I couldn’t help but be in awe. This was a big stage even for these guys, and it made me very proud to see them dominate it so well.
I was glad to see that the band brought “If You Were There, Beware” out, since it’s one of the best early showings of the darker sound that the band now occupy’s. “Pretty Visitors” is always worth it live just purely to watch Matt Helders tear up his drum set. “Teddy Picker” eeriely brought back memories from the first time that I heard the song ever so long ago. The urgency of “Crying Lightning” has gone no where, especially with Turner’s hilariously creative guitar pick trick. He’s certainly been practicing.
“Evil Twin” and “R U Mine?” are ideal thrashers for a bigger stage, and boy, did they translate with an enthusiastic bang. It was a great end to a trying performance that hopefully transformed some of the Black Keys fans into fans of the Sheffield 4.
Photos and setlist are posted below.
Arctic Monkeys:
Brianstorm
This House Is a Circus
Still Take You Home
Library Pictures
Don’t Sit Down ‘Cause I’ve Moved Your Chair
The View from the Afternoon
I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor
Pretty Visitors
If You Were There, Beware
Teddy Picker
Crying Lightning
The Hellcat Spangled Shalalala
Fluorescent Adolescent
Evil Twin
Brick by Brick
R U Mine?
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