Public Image Ltd. reunion/tour

[dorkfish]

Mentioned yesterday, but:

http://www.brooklynvegan.com/img/music2/pilflyer.jpg

December 2009 sees the return of Public Image Limited for 5 very special live dates in the UK. Their first shows in 17 years.

The shows will mark the 30th Anniversary of the release of 'Metal Box' but PiL will NOT be limited to tracks from one album and the tour will showcase their whole career.

PiL founder John Lydon will be joined by former members Lu Edmonds (Guitar & Misc) and Bruce Smith (Drums), plus new recruit Scott Firth (Bass).

[PassiveTheory]

No Jah Wobble? Boo.

[pancakespancakes]

Awesome.

Coachella.

[TomAz]

yes. Coachella.


but yes. would prefer Jah Wobble there.

[M Sparks]

Yeah, I realize Jah Wobble and Martin Atkins weren't there the whole time. (In fact, Atkins left early on.) But, honestly, who but the most hardcore fan could name any other members? There's nobody saying "Awesome, I can't believe Bruce Smith is coming back!"

Not that I wouldn't be front & center if the played Coach, but...eh. I'd probably rather see a reunion of The Damage Manual. (Especially since they canceled the time I actually had tickets.)

EDIT- Wait, I forgot Keith Levene.

[TomAz]

me too.

also, just for old times' sake:

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I remember watching this with my mom and my mom was seriously pissed that these assholes were on tv.

[C DUB YA]

Yeah they both were twits during that interview.

[jconxtc]

PiL with Steve Vai perfroming "Album"
coachella 2010


Make it happen

[SoulDischarge]

So there's worry that their set will suck. But here's a recent setlist to maybe soothe some doubts:

# Public Image
# Careering
# This Is Not a Love Song
# Poptones
# Albatross
# Tie Me to the Length of That
# The Suit
# Death Disco
# Four Enclosed Walls
# Flowers of Romance
# Psychopath
# Disappointed
# Warrior
# U.S.L.S. 1
# Banging the Door
# Chant
# Bags
# Memories
# Annalisa
# Religion

Encore:

# Sun
# Rise
# Open Up




Ending with "Open Up" is a nice touch.

[sin213]

they will put on a great set at coachella. i was very pleased to see them on the lineup.

[SoulDischarge]

Ok. This looks promising. I'm officially fucking excited:

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[bmack86]

Yeah, this'll be good. Thanks for the video Patrick.

[captncrzy]

This is not a love song!

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[zenidogx]

The three youtube videos on this page have convinced me to see this. i was unsure at first, but now I'm totally stoked, bro.

[Still-ill]

Oh please play "Poptones".

[bmack86]

God, Poptones, Memories, Public Image, Annalisa. That set list is fucking spectacular.

[getbetter]

PiL is going be going amazing, hopefully no crazy conflict .like fever ray ,specials ,TCV , or worse during LCD

[rage patton]

I think The Specials/PiL will be a one-two combo closing the outdoor. I don't know which of them would close though. Either way, it would be awesome.

[Jman4321]

"Death Disco" is going to be fucking ridiculous.

[Still-ill]

It might be kind of unorthodox but I've always thought "Socialist/Chant/Radio 4" would be a cool way to open a set.

[Jman4321]

Yeah I really hope they end up playing "Radio 4" at any point.

Also, yeah:

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[rage patton]

Wow. That video was fucking awesome.

[Still-ill]

Jesus, their live set has fucking teeth.

[stinkbutt]

Is John Lydon wearing a fucking moo moo in that video?

[Still-ill]

Also, thinking about it, probably (definitely) no "Radio 4" at Coachella. Maybe if they had a much longer set, I don't think the length of a Coachella set would give them the time to sufficiently utilize a track like that. Just a nice little pipe dream.

[Jman4321]

This is beginning to echo my experience with Throbbing Gristle, wherein I became intrigued and excited about their live sets only to have them completely obliterate me when I finally saw them. Hope it's the same.

[SoulDischarge]

I used to think John Lydon was an intolerable twat who made some very good music in his day. Now I'm beginning to think he's an endearing, entertaining twat who made some very good music in his day.

[jazzz]

smartest thing Lydon has done was reuniting PIL and I bet Jah Wobble probably wasn't into it since he's still busy putting out records.

[AAM!!!]

P.i.L. conflicting with Fever Ray/Echo/Specials would kill me :(
I honestly don't know who I would choose if any conflicted. The vids of P.i.L. are amazing I know I would regret it if I missed them.

[Still-ill]

Well a Specials or Echo conflict would be daft. But, yeah... I'm slightly worried for Fever Ray.

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

Well a Specials or Echo conflict would be daft. But, yeah... I'm slightly worried for Fever Ray.

I'm not missing Fever Ray for anyone. Conflicts be damned.

[AAM!!!]

Friday is gunna be a bitch for conflicts. Specials/Echo/P.i.L./Grace Jones/Fever Ray. I would likely never have a chance to see any of those again except echo, this is gunna hurt.

[AAM!!!]

I'm not missing Fever Ray for anyone. Conflicts be damned.

Im not missing them either. The Glasshouse show was mind blowing, and this is the only 2010 show, its gunna be amazing.

[rage patton]

There is no way PiL and The Specials would conflict. Like I said earlier, I bet the Outdoor closes with a PiL/The Specials 1-2 combo.

[stinkbutt]

No way they put the either of the 2 big reunions against Fever Ray who seem way more likely to close out whatever stage or tent

[bmack86]

I dont' see PiL and Fever Ray conflicting. They're both odd, obtuse music.

[PassiveTheory]

I see it happening, mainly because PiL is weird obtuse music for one generation and Fever Ray is weird obtuse music for another generation. They'd draw wildly dissimilar crowds, IMO.

[Still-ill]

I'd be willing to bet most of the people on this board who love PiL also probably like Fever Ray. Not vice-versa as much though.

[BlackSwan]

I didn't even remember I liked PiL until today. I am now much more interested in this performance. I also like Fever Ray.

[bballarl]

These videos have given me faith this reunion won't suck. Someone do the same for Sly Stone please.

(Yes, I realize that isn't really a reunion. But the dude has done mountains of drugs, and it's not 1969 anymore.)

[Mickjagger00]

Johnny is going to be very interesting to watch

[bmack86]

These videos have given me faith this reunion won't suck. Someone do the same for Sly Stone please.

(Yes, I realize that isn't really a reunion. But the dude has done mountains of drugs, and it's not 1969 anymore.)

I heard that the recent reunion shows were fantastic. I don't remember where, though...

Edit: nevermind. The reviews uniformly say the shows that they did were horrible. 100% depends on who they are scheduled against.

[SoulDischarge]

I saw a video or two of Sly that wasn't too promising. I should try to find more.

[pancakespancakes]

Oh my god I can't believe I'm seeing this in less than 7 days.



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[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

"the cassette played POPTONES!!!"

One of my all time favorite lyrics.

[pancakespancakes]

I'm going to cry if [when] they play that tune, could be song of the weekend for me.

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

if Poptones isn't played I will punch Lydon in the face.

[betao]

Can not wait for this. Only a few days away.

[AAM!!!]

THEY WERE SO GOOD!!!!! Seriously, Fever Ray is amazing, but the set tonight has me questioning whether ill see them or not. PiL killed it!! So fun!

[paulb]

They did kill it tonight! Awesome, awesome show!!! The Scenestar took a photo of the setlist, so I cant wait to see that....but it was very similar to their live album...

1. The Rabbit Song (intro- Pre-recorded track, taken from John Lydon: Best of British Ј1 Notes CD))
2. Public Image
3. Careering
4. This Is Not a Love Song
5. Poptones
6. Albatross
7. Tie Me To The Length Of That
8. The Suit
9. Death Disco
10. Four Enclosed Walls
11. Flowers of Romance
12. Psychopath

CD 2
1. Disappointed
2. Warrior
3. USLS 1
4. Bags (with Banging The Door intro)
5. Chant
6. Memories
7. Annalisa
8. Religion

CD 3 (encore)
1. Sun
2. Rise
3. Open Up

This is not a love song was the 2nd song though....Public Image was near the end... and no Annalisa, right? but im glad I saw this tonight....no way Im missing Fever Ray though...

[sonnyboy11]

God dam I am so there for this! My friend went last night to Nokia and she was blown away. If I had any dam sense I would've gone to that show too. As it is, I'll make amends in just a couple of days. Flowers Of Freakin Romance??? Oh man...

[paulb]

here is the official setlist from last night:

1. This Is Not A Love Song
2. Poptones
3. Tie Me to the Length of That
4. Albatross
5. Death Disco
6. Flowers Of Romance
7. Psychopath
8. Warrior
9. USLS 1
10. Disappointed
11. Religion
12. Bags
13. Chants
14. Memories
15. Public Image
Encore
16. Sun
17. Rise
18. Open Up

2h of greatness!

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

I dont' see PiL and Fever Ray conflicting. They're both odd, obtuse music.

:nono

[bmack86]

Very disappointing. And poor PiL. They have a rough slot.

[betao]

It seems like it could have been so easily avoided...

[TomAz]

GETTING RID OF THE ALBATROSS




not that I'm excited or anything

[Abe Lincoln]

I'm sure you've mentioned it before Tom,but have you ever seen PiL live?

[betao]

GETTING RID OF THE ALBATROSS




not that I'm excited or anything

Even though it's a short festival set, I really really hope they play this. Would totally make the show for me.

[amyzzz]

They do Open Up? That Leftfield song with Johnny? Wow.

[Abe Lincoln]

I'd love to see "World Destruction" but of course that'll never happen.

[stuporfly]

I'd love to see "World Destruction" but of course that'll never happen.

Lydon's paying tribute to Time Zone by wearing a shirt from the same collection on stage.

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