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np: "black eye" - placebo
to put it simply - great show. i admit that i didn't know as much as i would have liked about the band going into it, but they put on one hell of a show. it's great when you don't expect a lot out of a show and then you just get completely blown away. Brian and Stefan both played with so much energy and they played up to the crowd without going overboard or becoming just plain boring. and Brian gave some of the most priceless facial expressions, especially after this guy in front of me yelled out "I love you Brian!". they played a great mix of stuff, but nothing off the first album. some of the high points were excellent versions of "Black Eye", "Special K", and "Taste in Men", but my favorite moment of the night was thier cover of the Pixies' "Where is My Mind?" to end the second encore and the night. great cover of a great fucking song. if you've ever been on the fence with Placebo and get the chance to see them live, go for it - you will be converted.