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I was at this show and first, it was a killer show. The Pixies are firing on all cylinders. I wonder how long they can do that, especially with some of the complicated drumming David Lovering has to pull off. I really liked the new stuff they played as well.
As mentioned, Franz Ferdinand was great. It's really funny to see them put on a show in addition to rocking tight three minute pop songs, then compare it to Pixies and Frank Black who is roundly noted as saying "I am not a dancing bear." They have some music, they play it for you. Take it or leave it.
Head On and Wintering were both killer. I've always loved their version of those. But on the whole, it was a strong set and I'd recommend anyone in Austin to check them out tonight.
As noted though, goddam the cell phones. I felt like I was watching half the show through other peoples eyes. A pic or two, ok, I get it. Trying to record the whole damn show on your own? Fuck me. But I guess with a set list like that, damn near 3/4 of the show could be people just recording their personal Pixies favorite.
I did notice that there was a pretty wide age range of people there, which is always cool.