Radiohead 6/4/06

1. There There
2. 2+2=5
3. Lucky
4. 15 Step
5. Arpeggi
6. Kid A
7. Dollars & Cents
8. National Anthem
9. Nude
10. Videotape
11. Paranoid Android
12. Spooks
13. The Gloaming
14. House of Cards
15. Idioteque
16. Bangers 'n' Mash
17. How To Disappear Completely
Encore
18. Airbag
19. Street Spirit (fade out)
20. Bodysnatchers
21. Everything In Its Right Place
Encore
22. 4 Minute Warning
23. My Iron Lung
24. Karma Police

I'll admit it. I felt like a little kid clamoring in anticipation for this one. Those feelings were ubiquitous among the thousands cramming into the big white tent on the Boston waterfront, judging by the crowd's electricity throughout the evening.
The new material held it's weight when stacked against the old-schoolers that the band plodded through. Particularly tasty was Bangers n' Mash, which found Thom on a mini-drum kit while singing. I was surprised by the stripped down approach they seem to be employing for the next full length. Most of the new songs seemed like they would be perfectly OK on OK Computer. Not necessarily a bad thing when you know what to expect from Thom's solo joint.
One thing is for sure, Radioheadhead's are a intense breed of people. Equal parts aging hipsters, teeners, frat dudes, and everyone in between, these people came to get rowdy and lap up every second of their favorite band in the world.
Judging by Thom's banter, and the band's body language, the appreciation was enitirely reciprocal.

Highlights: There There opener was HUGE. My favorite of the evening. Idioteque was predictably loud and intense. How to Disappear Completely was eerily gorgeous, and slightly extended. Street Spirit (Fade Out) was the best of the Bends fare.

The stage/backdrop was amazing (see above Kristy photo). As if anyone needed their attention kept by pretty lights and frighteningly filtered live video feeds of the band.

good night. real good night.
Radiohead - How to Disappear Completely
Radiohead - The Gloaming
Radiohead - There There