Mammal @ Mynt Lounge (2008-12-26)

I had been looking forward to this show after missing the Boxing Day show the year before. I had really high expectations thinking we were going to get a special show. I was disappointed in that aspect :( but you know.. Mammal shows are always fun anyway right?
I'm super happy they played Slaves again. Havn’t seen that since the first time I saw them.
Was also different as this was the first time I didn’t have to worry about taping as my gear was at the back of the room. So for once I got to get up close and dance and sing/yell along. Was a very different feeling.
The crowd were great, proving how good they were during the 'technicals'. A bit rowdy at times but hey, it’s a rock show.
It was also nice meeting some of the peeps from The Aural Underground forum. You were all very nice. I’m sorry if I seemed a little off on the night. I’m always funny around new people. I look forward to catching up again next show.

This was recorded from directly behind the soundboard. I had my gear set up on a shelf about 7ft from the ground facing the speaker stacks.

Setlist:
1. The Aural Underground
2. Nagasaki In Flames
3. Smash The Piñata
4. Groove Junkie
5. Maker
6. Mr Devil
7. Think
8. Religion
9. The Majority
10. Slaves
11. Clear Enough?
12. Inciting
13. Hell Yeah

Length: 1:04:38

Sound Quality: B

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Mammal @ Ruby's Lounge (2008-11-07)

I remember at the time I didn't really enjoy this show as much as previous Mammal shows. Listening back it sounds just as great as they all do. I guess to me it felt to 'generic' by then and didn't have that wow factor of the early shows. However, it's a great show as they all were by the band.

Setlist:
1. The Aural Underground
2. Smash The Piñata
3. Nagasaki In Flames
4. Groove Junkie
5. Mr Devil
6. Think
7. The Majority
8. Religion
9. Maker
10. Burn Out
11. Clear Enough?
12. Inciting
13. Hell Yeah

Length: 1:05:09

Sound Quality: B+

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Full Scale DVD Launch @ Hi-Fi Bar and Ballroom (2008-10-04)

Featuring .hinge, Rook, Sydonia, Engine Three Seven, Rincon, Tim McMillan and Ezekiel Ox.

A night full of Melbourne bands and Full Scale covers which had me anticipating Full Scale coming onstage to do one final song together. Sadly, it didn't happen. Other than that small setback the night and all bands were great.


Engine Three Seven
I listened back to this one trying to get into it but I just really couldn’t… other than Have It All that is, that song is wicked rad. I don’t know. I didn’t even enjoy the Full Scale cover in this set.
The sound isn’t the best but that’s because the mix on the night was pretty poor.
That said, I would probably check these guys out again at a headlining show and see what they really are all about. Being the 2nd band (out of 6?) really didn’t do them justice.

Setlist:
1. Feel It (Cuts In) (Full Scale Cover)
2. Cops
3. Erasure
4. Susan On Sunday
5. Have It All
6. Easy Graceful Desert

Length: 25:25

Sound Quality: C+

MP3: Unavailable right now.


Sydonia
I remember after this set I couldn’t really describe what I had just seen. Sydonia live are just so powerful what with the triple percussion and all. A really solid set by the guys who I’d previously not heard of before. I should really get into these guys on CD and catch them when they play near me soon.

Setlist:
1. Adornment
2. Oblivion
3. 3 Tongues
4. Elbow
5. Sixteen Today (Full Scale Cover)
6. Life In A Cup
7. C13
8. Rubber Bullet

Length: 41:30

Sound Quality: B

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Tim McMillan
I was one of the few people who knew that Tim McMillan would be making an appearance at the Full Scale DVD launch only because my friend Trent would be playing with them. He described the music as ‘Acoustic Viking Metal’ so I had no idea what to expect. With that, I was blown away by how much I enjoyed this short set. Tim’s guitar skills are superb. His little drum solo still makes me laugh.
Loved the Mario and Master of Puppets covers.
I’ve been meaning to catch another of his shows but always seem to have something else on :( Play in Frankston please Tim so I can see you? Thank you.

Setlist:
1. Intro
2. Mario / Japan
3. Master of Puppets
4. Goat Song
5. Sunset Maze

Length: 18:53

Sound Quality: B

MP3: Unavailable right now.


Rook
I remember on the night I hadn’t heard Rook before but a few people had told me good things about them. I thought they were amazing. Best band of the night for me. Forbes just has an amazing voice and with such good music to back it you can't go wrong.

Setlist:
1. Then The Jury Decides
2. Desley
3. Sonny
4. 27 Seconds
5. New Guy *w/Matt Crute of Full Scale
6. The List
7. Fiction
8. Five-Six (Full Scale Cover)

Length: 45:46

Sound Quality: A-

MP3: Unavailable right now.


Ezekiel Ox
On a night full of Full Scale covers and loud sets this was a bit of a black sheep performance. It wasn't really planned at all. Zeke just came up, had a few words, played then left.
I'm pretty lucky that I was just recording between sets to catch this song as by the time I would have set up it would have finished otherwise.
It's a good song. Written a week before Zeke and Full Scale left L.A. to come home after the band didn't work over there.

Setlist:
1. And Them To Me

Length: 3:01

Sound Quality: B+

MP3: Unavailable right now.


.hinge
I’ve never really thought much of this band. I saw them open for Cog a while back and was uninterested. I gave their myspace page a few listenings to as well. They just don’t do it for me. Musically I think they are good, however, the singer irritates me. I wouldn’t go out of my way to see them again.
Saying that it was a pretty solid show. Party Political was obviously the standout song of the set and as close to me seeing Full Scale as I will ever come... :(

Setlist:
1. Intro
2. Just As
3. Fear Another Day
4. The Scare
5. This Time I Take The Wheel
6. Cloud
7. Disco
8. Adore
9. The Ring of the Gypsy Bitch
10. Man In The Desert
11. Stylus
12. Boy
13. Party Political w/ Ezekiel Ox (Full Scale Cover)

Length: 50:37

Sound Quality: B+

MP3: Unavailable right now.

Mammal @ The Pelly Bar (2008-10-03)

Another amazing show by the band. Filled with ‘technicals’ which I feel add to the show a lot. Crowd requested Hollywood and we got it which is pretty rare. I’ve not known Mammal to take requests before. The crowd were loving it and so was I... nuff said.

This one was recorded from pretty much the centre of the room. Mics were clipped to my hat about 6 ft from the ground.

Setlist:
1. The Aural Underground
2. Smash The Piñata
3. Nagasaki In Flames
4. Bending Rules
5. Mr Devil
6. Think
7. Maker
8. Religion
9. Clear Enough?
10. Burn Out
11. The Majority
12. Hollywood Shrine
13. Inciting
14. Hell Yeah

Length: 1:05:32

Sound Quality: B+

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Mammal @ Rare Records (2008-08-30)

This was an instore performance of the new Mammal album The Majority. Only people who pre-ordered the CD were allowed entry. There was about 70 people there. They played the new album front to back and even though I’d had it a few days and listened to it over a dozen times some of the new songs still took me by surprise. My favorite being Living In Sin whcih I think translates perfectly live. Clear Enough? is always a favorite too and surprisingly I really dug Burn Out at this show where as I’d normally dismiss it.
Zero Infinity was not played by the band; but over the house PA system instead.
That said it was both really nice and weird seeing Mammal at such an intimate gig... and during daylight hours too.

I recorded this kind of haphazardly as I was too conscious about being caught. From memory I had the mics clipped to my jumper somewhere but I'm not sure.

Setlist:
1. The Aural Underground
2. Smash The Piñata
3. Bending Rules
4. The Majority
5. Mr Devil
6. Religion
7. Clear Enough?
8. Burn Out
9. Hollywood Shrine
10. Zero Infinity
11. Living In Sin

Length: 52:30

Sound Quality: B-

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Mammal @ Hi-Fi Bar and Ballroom (2008-06-21)

My favorite out of all the times I’ve seen Mammal. The Majority (pun not intended) of the songs were new and still very fresh to me and the old songs just got such a good response and were played so well.
Nagasaki is still the best opener song and it really did get everyone into it right from the get go. Welcome To The Jungle being played in Inciting for the first time was amazing: one of the best things they have done I think. I love it.

Setlist:
1. Intro
2. Nagasaki In Flames
3. Clear Enough?
4. Maker
5. Groove Junkie
6. Two Soles
7. The Majority
8. Think
9. Religion
10. Smash The Piñata
11. The Aural Underground
12. Inciting
13. Hell Yeah

Length: 1:01:12

Sound Quality: A-

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Mammal @ The Peninsula Lounge (2008-04-04)

It’s hard to think it’s been almost a year since this gig. I still remember the night pretty vividly. This is the longest set (at the time) I’ve seen Mammal play and the only time I’ve ever seen them do an encore. Inciting clocks in at over 10 minutes which is great.
Also this, as far as I’m aware, is the only known recording of Space and Time. Still upset they didn’t include it on the album but I’m not complaining. I imagine it will show up on some future release.

Setlist:
1. Space and Time
2. Think
3. Maker
4. Living In Sin
5. Smash The Piñata
6. Inciting
7. Clear Enough?
8. Nagasaki In Flames
9. Mr Devil
10. Two Soles
11. Groove Junkie
12. Hell Yeah
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13. New Breed Judas

Length: 1:11:25

Sound Quality: A-

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Spoon @ The Corner Hotel (2008-01-31)

Yay! Wanted to see a Spoon headline set since I first heard Gimme Fiction and they delivered. Setlist was pretty diverse and included all the songs I wanted to see. I feel there was a little too many Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga songs though but I can't complain when they were played as well as they were. Didn't think I'd get Monsieur Valentine after seeing them at the BDO a few days earlier so that was a great surprise. Oh, and the horn section was tops :)

I recorded this pretty close to the soundboard from memory. Maybe off to the left...? The picture below isn't mine but one I found on the net.



Setlist:
1. My Little Japanese Cigarette Case
2. Small Stakes
3. Don't You Evah
4. You Got Yr. Cherry Bomb
5. Stay Don't Go
6. The Beast and Dragon, Adored
7. Utilitarian
8. The Minor Tough
9. The Way We Get By
10. Chicago At Night
11. The Underdog
12. Don't Make Me A Target
13. Finer Feelings
14. They Never Got You
15. I Summon You
16. Someone Something
17. I Turn My Camera On
18. Jonathon Fisk
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19. The Ghost of You Lingers
20. Eddie's Ragga
21. The Two Sides of Monsieur Valentine
22. Quincy Punk Episode

Length: 1:24:19

Sound Quality: B

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Melbourne Big Day Out @ Flemington Racecourse (2008-01-28)

Although I saw several other awesome bands on the day these are the only 5 I recorded. I kind of regret not recording Bjork... a lot.

Mammal
Oh man. I really wasn't expecting this show to be as good as it was but it was amazing. Totally sold me on Mammal being a great live band who know how to put on a show.
The tent that they were playing in was overflowing and the crowd just loved this set. Nothing better than a supporting hometown.
Nagasaki should always be the opener for Mammal. Just that first note is so... powerful. And the think on this is probably my favorite I've seen.

Setlist:
1. Nagasaki In Flames
2. Think
3. Hell Yeah
4. Groove Junkie
5. Two Soles
6. Smash The Piñata
7. Inciting
8. Maker

Length: 39:29

Sound Quality: A

MP3: http://www.mediafire.com/?gyzd7cm1di41wp9



Arcade Fire
Looking back this was probably my favorite performance of Big Day Out. It was the middle of a very hot day and for the hour that these guys played for I got to sit on a barrier and just relax. Around me there weren't too many fans but a lot had converted by the end of the set.
I love the setlist to this show. Every song is tops and it just flows so well. Stage banter is at a minimum but the talk of Australian TV is pretty funny.

Setlist:
1. Intro
2. Wake Up
3. Keep The Car Running
4. Neighborhood #2 (Laika)
5. No Cars Go
6. Haiti
7. Intervention / I'm So Bored of the USA
8. Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)
9. The Well and The Lighthouse
10. (Antichrist Television Blues)
11. Neighborhood #3 (Power Out)
12. Rebellion (Lies)

Length: 1:01:14

Sound Quality: B-

MP3: http://www.mediafire.com/?m49fqv05j58c5hu


BattlesBattles are just one of those bands that when seen live, they draw you in. No sooner had I gotten to the stage to see them and the half hour was up and I was stuck standing there dazed like a fool.
I love these guys. I wish they would play Melbourne again soon. And I can’t wait to hear some new songs.
The first 10-15 minutes of this set are missing as I was watching Arcade Fire at another stage. Sorry.

Setlist:
1. Tonto
2. Atlas
3. Race:In

Length: 29:56

Sound Quality: B+

MP3: http://www.mediafire.com/?9yd1rgxz9h1tucd


Rage Against The Machine
Man, this was awesome. I still get a little giddy at the intro to this and buildup to Testify.. and once it kicks in: wow! Every single person inside the D barrier was jumping. As well as everyone I could see outside the D barrier. We had been waiting a long time for Rage to come back and they delivered.
The sound on this is iffy as I was jumping around having an awesome time. Take it or leave it.

Setlist:
1. Intro
2. Testify
3. Bulls On Parade
4. People of The Sun
5. Bombtrack
6. Down Rodeo
7. Bullet In The Head
8. Know Your Enemy
9. Tire Me
10. Guerilla Radio
11. Calm Like A Bomb
12. Sleep Now In The Fire
13. Wake Up
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14. Freedom
15. Killing In The Name

Length: 1:15:00

Sound Quality: C+

MP3: http://www.mediafire.com/?1ne00zp2wgxdsml