Chicagoist: Re-Viewed: Morrissey at the Aragon

me

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 10:56:46 -0600

I totally agree with your assessment. Sure, maybe it was the acoustics in the brawlroom, but the tempo was definitely behind on numerous songs. The highlight did have to the Sitar and massive gong jam. Apparently, Moz can do nothing wrong, but then again you didn't blame him, but the lackluster band. Oh, the young ones who must be contrary, so sad. :-( But isn't that want Moz wants in a fan. We know he does. No matter, I'll definitely see him again, hoping the band can keep up with the Moz perfection.

Hmmm

Fri, 24 Nov 2006 15:40:34 -0600

What show are you referring to in which the Aragon was supposedly only a quarter full with the balconies closed? I was there on the last tour (You Ate the Curry), and it was full (this after a sold-out show at the HOB a few months earlier). I was there at the Maladjusted tour show, and it was full; in fact, ticket demand was so strong that a second show was added the next night at the Riviera. Chicago has always been a stong city for Moz; in 2000 he sold out the Chicago Theater without even having a new album (plus another gig later that week at the Metro). He didn't tour between Your Arsenal in 92 and Maladjusted in 97, so are you talking about something 1992 or earlier? I saw a show at the Aragon between Kill Uncle and Your Arsenal that was also full. He was so popular at the time of Kill Uncle, he played The World in Tinley. The Smiths played the Aragon twice; both shows were well-attended. Perhaps you're really hung over.

Andy

Fri, 24 Nov 2006 15:38:27 -0600

Where were you standing? Were you on drugs? I was in the balcony and I noticed absolutely no tempo problems with the backing band. I thought they sounded really good! What a stupid review.

drunk?

Fri, 24 Nov 2006 15:29:38 -0600

And why is it that Chicagoist writers blame every error, misstatement, or awkwardly written article on being drunk or recovering from being drunk. Just admit to being wrong already...

Lisa

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 19:33:30 -0600

Um, yea. Backing band? I have no comment. They're amazing. And the fact that you got "how soon is now" wrong? Seriously?? I'm sorry to be pissy but why write a music review when it's obvious that you don't know what you're talking about?

james

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 18:48:54 -0600

when he gave a less than spectacular review of 'ringleader,' jim derogatis worried that he might be assaulted by a band of moz-heads, pelting him with gladioli. so, julene, you have been warned. ;) and while the band may have been lacking at some points, i was amazed at the guitar that was made to sound like a mandolin on 'please please please let me get what i want.' and you know, there's only one johnny marr, so why would anyone even attempt to play the famous part of 'how soon' like he did? i hate people who diss the chicagoist writers, so i just will respectfully disagree with you, julene. i can nit-pick your review, but i won't. if you just open your heart to morrissey and accept him as your personal saviour, you'll find yourself in a better place. You see, as much as life changes and throws us curves - hell, sometimes life throws us fastballs right at our head - morrissey's music has always been there for us, to comfort and console and commiserate with, or just to be there, to be heard, the voice of someone who has been there as well, and, as can be evidenced from last night, he has survived, smelling like, well, a dandy gladiola. i didn't consider last night's show to be a warmup or a wind-down - more likely, it was a love letter to his disciples.

DR

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 13:15:21 -0600

The so called "backing band" were brilliant. Were you even there?

Danny

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 13:13:13 -0600

The backing band are brilliant. You have cloth ears.

M.R.

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 12:53:17 -0600

It's also the same "backing band" that did the "You Are The Quarry Tour"(except for a different drummer)I thought the band sounded great and I didn't notice any tempo problems. I also heard the riff during "How Soon Is Now." Were we at the same concert? Maybe there was too many people at the concert and it affected your hearing.

Julene

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 12:45:38 -0600

They must be tired - it was quite lackluster. Some days are just off days, I guess.

pgb

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 12:36:01 -0600

that backing band has been playing all through europe since february. this has been their first time back in the states and they're damn tired.

Mike

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 12:34:43 -0600

are there any normal pictures of Morrisey or is he always doing something stupid like holding a Tommy Gun or playing a violin like a chooch?

Julene

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 12:21:56 -0600

Oops. That's what I get for being all slow and hungover today.

C-H

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 12:16:57 -0600

i might be wrong, but umm, don't you mean 'How Soon is Now?' Just checking.