then after a short intermission they can back out and played some classics. Though the set was much more relaxed (Meloy bantered with the crowd moreso than each of the two previous times I've seen him), it was also incredible to witness how well executed the band as group performs.
A few new songs (harmonica and slide guitar seems to be the new avenue of sound), and a few old ones (Billy Liar!!!). A quick BfloX5, and the most subtle Smiths / Gibbard combo ever .... what you ask? Well, take a listen to The Sporting Life. The song's chords and rhythms are quite eerily similar to the Smiths "This charming man". So during the final progression through the chorus, those closely listening could hear Meloy utter "would nature make a man of me yet..." How appropriate considering the vocal / song writing comparisons that constantly ensnare DCFC's Ben Gibbard and Meloy. Oh, the point here being that on DCFC's You can play these songs with chords there is a very excellent cover of This Charming Man ... probably one of the best tracks of the song as I personally feel it rivals the original.
Speaking of Mr. Gibbard it looks like he's up to some side project nonsense (and we all know how that turns out):
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