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Deftones @ "Memorial Auditorium"
Kansas City, MO - U.S.A.
06 Dec 2003
www.deftonesworld.com
So this was the night I have been waiting for for months on end, three of my very
favorite bands all united under one roof. We made the three hour drive and arrived
at about 5:45. Thursday is probably my favorite band and Deftones is top 5 easily,
and put on the best live show and Thrice is amazing as well, put on one of the best
shows ever.....heres my band by band review.....
Thursday-4th Time-BY FAR the best time Ive seen them. Geoff's vocals were actually really
close to perfect. They didnt have the energy they usually do, it was their last night
on the tour. I screamed with Geoff tons he kept giving me the mic seeing as I was the
only one there going insane on the rail, however more people were singing along than I
expected. Despite the really really short set time they were amazing, and I thought they
wouldnt be topped.
SET LIST
For The Workforce. Drowning.
Paris In Flames
Understanding
Between Rapture and Rupture
Division Street
Jet Black New Year
Thrice-7th Time-Opposite of Thursday, definetly the worst time Ive seen them. Not just
the dissapointing set list but Dustin fucked up like 4 times, afterwards at the meet and
greet (more at the bottom) they apologized tons but it was alright I know how amazing they
are from previous performances but they were still awesome, Ive never seen "Paper Tigers"
live so that was highlight as was "Deadbolt" as always but It just didnt feel like a
Thrice show without "To Awake and Avenge The Dead", ehh playign Stare at the Sun over
that MEH.
SET LIST
Under A Killing Moon
Sillhoutte
Kill Me Quickly
Stare at the Sun
Abolition Of Man
Paper Tigers
Deadbolt
Cold Cash, Colder Hearts
Deftones-3rd Time-HOLY SHIT. Ive never seen them indoors and I must say this was by far
the best performance I HAVE EVER seen. I cant see why anyone can complain about Deftones
live, Ive heard negative things about Chino's voice lately but it was perfect,
the whole set was perfect. Words cant describe how great they were. They played BQAD, Digital
Bath, Feiteciera, and Nosebleed right in a row, that was the best 4 song strecth ever. It was
insane at times of course and just orgasmic and overwhelming at others. At the end I was like
one person away from Chino and he handed me his set list which was awesome. Every song was a
highlight, it was absolutley perfect, Im seriously speechless.
SET LIST
Minerva
Hexagram
My Own Summer
Be Quiet and Drive
Digital Bath
Feitiera
Nosebleed
Mascara
Around The Fur
Lotion
Death Blow
Bloody Cape
Headup
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Change / Lucky You
Bored
7 Words
Ok then came afterwards...I had a Thrice backstage pass for being on the "Thrice Alliance"
however I wasnt that excited to meet them since I have 4 times already but I was dying to meet
Thursday...I did get to talk to Tucker and Steve for 30 minutes before Thrice came out...awesome
awesome guys...told me in February-April AFI/THURSDAY tour and then after that headlining
(prob w/ Death By Stereo) thenWarped Tour. Then Thrice came out and me, my friend and 4
other people got to ahng out with them for 2 HOURS. It was awesome, we talked abut everything....
heres tour news----in March when they get back from Europe THRICE/POISON THE WELL/DARKEST
HOUR will hit the road for 4 weeks in places that hold less than 1,000 people man that will be
awesome, including an OKC date...this tour is to warm up for their summer tour with DASHBOARD
CONFESSIONAL, THE GET UP KIDS, and DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE. Man Thrice is going to sound extreme there,
oh well not the best tour but not bad.....so thats about it..
xkee60x@excite.com
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I don't know if anyone remembers my review this past summer of the Sanitarium show in St. Louis.
It was pretty nasty on my part, because I was frustrated with the deftones performance.
The show was short and the deftones didn't seem like they wanted to be there anyway.
I read every review that is posted on this site, and I can't help but notice that half of
the reviews are written by some 16 year old who said it was the best concert they have ever
seen, just because Chino looked at them, or because Chi signed their CD cover. Its very
confusing when I read reviews because some people say the shows are great, and others say
they are terrible. Just like any other presentation of art, it just a matter of interpretation.
So I was going into the Kansas City show on December. 12, expecting a mediocre show at best.
After St. Louis I was hoping the Deftones wouldn't let me down. I can honestly tell you, this
was by far the best show I have seen in years. Everything about the show was top notch. I have
seen lots of concerts over the years, and sitting here at my desk all day gives me plenty of time
to roam the net and look for new music. But the Deftones have totally redeemed themselves, at
least in my eyes. Yes they might be a little thicker that they used to be 5 years ago...so what?
If that's what you basing your judgment on, then maybe you should wait to see what you look like
after your 30. Chino screams were perfect, every high note was hit with perfection. Nobody seemed
drunk or on drugs, and the sound was great. The show was sold out or close to it, and the pits
were huge. It was good to see all the people rush the floor when the lights went down, it
reminded me of being in high school, and thinking I was some big rebel running past security.
Anyway, the show was by far the best deftones show I have seen, absolutely stunning. The set
list was pretty standard, so I won't give it to you. Some highlights were Bloody Cape, and
one of my all time favorites, nosebleed. So anybody debating whether or not to go see them,
please do, it was the best 30 dollars I have spent all year, well I should say 40 bucks
if you count the cab ride home.
Sorry if I offended any 16 year olds, but just because you go to touch Chino's arm, doesn't make
it a great show...
Thanks,
Nick
