Well was I all shite!
That was one awesome show.
It was almost as if I was transported to June 1997 (when they played the Glass House a street over). Like you say, that was the longest show I've seen them play (though it helps to have a couple of encores).
I was one of the few 40 somethings standing in the middle down front (being in the balcony of any cool show is the energy kiss of death). My brother and I estimated that less than 40% of the crowd would have had the opportunity to have seen Pavement before (as many were 20 somethings, and would have been 15 and probably into Britney Spears at the time Pavement last played - it was interesting to hear Scott ask the audience if we had seen them perform before).
By the way, did I say the performance was awesome? Can't wait to see them in Berkeley in June.
I still don't get SM's antics when he's not the fixture on the mic (in support). I used to think him bored or dissing the song being played, but this is too consistent, no ebb. Now I think him just shy/uncomfortable/naked and a little ADD. There's my 2 cent analysis.
Pretty good blog in today's LA Times:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2010/04/live-review-pavement-at-the-fox-theater-pomona-.htmlLAter
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