Garbage in concert... and what else can I ask for??

Via

 

 

By now it should be clear that one of my favorite bands in the world for many years have been Garbage. And no doubt when I heard they were returning to Monterrey for a full concert after that tease @ the MTV World Stage, I prepared myself for the showdown, this time solely devoted to them. And quite a show it was!!

 

The date: April 16th, 2013

The  place: Arena Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico

The setlist:

1. Automatic Systematic Habit

2. I Think I'm Paranoid

3. Blood For Poppies

4. Hammering in My Head

5. Control

6. Why Do You Love Me

7. Queer

8. #1 Crush

9. Battle In Me

10. Cup Of Coffee

11. Special

12. The One

13. Cherry Lips (Go Baby Go!)

14. The Trick Is To Keep Breathing

15. When I Grow Up

16. Only Happy When It Rains

17. Vow

18. Beloved Freak

19. Push It

20. Stupid Girl

21. You Look So Fine

  

It's incredible the amount of energy these guys have, at their age (Duke Erikson is 62), something having to do with the great chemistry they have as a band. Definitely, they looked the part while on the stage and didn't dissappoint at any minute. With the banging start "Automatic Systematic Habit", they made it clear that this was NOT a night where you have to be sitted.



Shirley Manson is a veteran at this point in life on stage, and certainly made it clear from the beggining. Although she really made some long speeches that I'm positive half of the arena didn't understand, she is obviously in love with Mexico and mexican culture. They made a contest where you have tomade any form of art resembling two very mexican things: Frida Kahlo (she declared to be a fan of her work) or "Día de Muertos" (All Souls Day). And basically, through various assertions, she declared all the thing that made her so attached to our roots, and I appreciated that, for being a nice and a really genuine gesture.



We had the chance to revisit the greatest hits of this magnificient band, as well as songs from their last album. But really, their catalogue is just breathtaking. Hit after hit, the sounds of the people were mixed with those from the instruments morphing into a wave of emotions that flowed all over the place. This music trascends time and space, and effectively teleported us into a world I'd like to call "BeautifulGarbage", as the name of their third album, and the best in my opinion.



There were only a screen behind them projecting videos and collages, and a very decent set of lights. The show was very simple in its manufacturing, but who does it need all that paraphernalia if you have this type of band? Seriously. And they delivere every single note and every single riff as if there's no tomorrow. This is the work of a band that definitely don't take things for granted and show the appreciation for their fans. And I'm humbly thankful for that.



For me, the nostalgia was present since the first song. After listening to them when I was just a teenager (oh, those were the days), this reminded me simpler times and the fact that this was the soundtrack of one of the most special stages of my life. Maybe this would sound melodramatic, but their music was a constant presence during those years, and it is unforgettable. So for me, this band is beyond a "flavor of the moment" band to a "cult" band, if you like.



So definitely it was an awesome concert. And definitely I have proof of that. You are more than welcome to dropping my You Tube page, where you can find the entirety of this show (the whole thing!) It is my duty to let people know how inspiring and commited this band is on stage, and why they have remained as a part of my life with their music.

So please, enjoy it!