The National, October 2010

[downingthief]

Agreed. I thought the entire show, including the encore, was exceptional. Dude is off his rocker with that review.

[faxman75]

Crazy review there. I wouldn't even say Matt was drunk, maybe buzzed a bit. I've seen him downright wasted and he was coherant throughout the night in my opinion. Vanderlyle was actually a highlight for me and calling Mr. November their best song is criminal.

Also regarding Matt and his drinking. It's way better than Matt sober and nervous. The BAM show that streamed earlier this year is a prime example. Matt didn't seem to drink at all and was so restrained it was one of the must stuffy and mediocre sets I have ever seen them perform.

[westcoastpirate]

The article makes it seem like the writer was only there for the encore.

I wasn't there but from everyone's feedback it seems like it was a great show.

[faxman75]

This guy is on the opposite end of the spectrum calling it the best show of his life lol.

http://cheerstokhaos.wordpress.com/2...-the-national/

It's an awful review. Matt did not enter the crowd during Mr. November. I'm not sure why he thought he would be able to predict the set list based on seeing them a long time ago either.

[westcoastpirate]

...Matt did not enter the crowd during Mr. November...

Faxman's Facts right there.