Small GNR mention in a review for Madonna in NYC

[faldor]

Yes, because she's considerate of her fans.

So ALL of her fans were happy with the setlists she molded to each of their wishes.  NO fans left the show saying, "I can't believe she didn't play ---------?"  I find that hard to believe.  Even if she did change up the setlist, I'm sure some fans could still find ways to bitch about the setlist.  Believe me there's no "perfect" setlist that can satisfy all or even a majority of fans of a band/artist.

[misterID]

They seem to get their money's worth, don't they? That's what happens when you stay consistent, tour a record, and are able to fill arenas in any market...

[faldor]

Well that's a different argument, I was just commenting on the "setlist", which is a constant complaint on this board.  And as far as staying consistent by releasing albums, touring, and filling arenas.  First off Madonna is a huge name who could fill arenas with or without new music.  Secondly, it's great to release album after album for the fans, but sometimes the quality suffers when things are rushed.  I'll use Pearl Jam as an example.  I used to love that band and they released albums at a quick rate early on.  I loved it.  However, after Vitalogy the quality started going downhill rapidly in my opinion.  I bought the next 2 releases out of loyalty but was unimpressed.  I haven't bothered going back down that road since.  I'm not saying fans should have to wait 14 years for an album, but I'd rather have something of great quality than something that just seemed rushed (see "St. Anger".)

[thegame2000]

Wonder if her fans whined about the setlist and/or show length..... 




/jarmo

Of course they did.  I'm sure you're not suggesting that only GNR fans do that.  I know that Springsteen fans do it, and they get much more varied and unpredictable setlists than GNR fans have ever gotten.  There's not a band-related messageboard on the Internet that doesn't include people bitching about setlists, not being on time, length of shows, political views, etc.

[LIGuns]

I've seen many concerts, but GN'R are the only band who consistantly come on EXTREMELY late..Always a great show and always a great set list...Only other time a band was so late was when Widowmaker were having a hard time collecting from a Bayshore Long Island club owner..

[doooodickiebr]

i's still do madonna.  i'm sure most of us can learn something from a pro like her.

[Mr. Redman]

I've seen many concerts, but GN'R are the only band who consistantly come on EXTREMELY late..Always a great show and always a great set list...Only other time a band was so late was when Widowmaker were having a hard time collecting from a Bayshore Long Island club owner..

There isn't a time for GNR listed on the tickets though, just when the doors open.

[jazjme]

I've seen many concerts, but GN'R are the only band who consistantly come on EXTREMELY late..Always a great show and always a great set list...Only other time a band was so late was when Widowmaker were having a hard time collecting from a Bayshore Long Island club owner..

your talking  about sundance?

[ppbebe]

Of course they did.  I'm sure you're not suggesting that only GNR fans do that.  I know that Springsteen fans do it, and they get much more varied and unpredictable setlists than GNR fans have ever gotten.  There's not a band-related messageboard on the Internet that doesn't include people bitching about setlists, not being on time, length of shows, political views, etc.

messageboards on the internet are the key words. I haven't ever heard fans setlist bitching outside of those boards.

[willow]

Actually they do at the shows too.

[faldor]

Actually they do at the shows too.

Yeah people who aren't hardcore fans of a band/artist want to hear certain songs and could care less about others, so there are always gonna be complaints from them.  However, if you find yourself complaining about the setlist, in my opinion you aren't that big a fan of the band/artist.  If you were, you'd love every minute of the experience seeing them live.

[Jessica]

Madonna's my idol..

As a woman, she symbolises everything that remotely smells of success.

[crazycheryl]

Damn people. Don't we all go to concerts saying, I wish they would have played this or that... It's only logical if you are a fan. Some people are casual fans and only know the hits while others buy the albums and listen to everything not just the hits. And those who buy the album and listen to the whole thing usually find they like certain songs better or would love to hear them live. The artist tries to create a setlist that will please everyone but most importantly get their new music out. Every member of that audience probably has a list of songs they want to hear. And as a fan, you might mention, I wish they would have played whatever but you don't hold it against the band. Be glad you are still able to see them live in concert. There are some bands that don't tour. I like XTC and the lead singer is so afraid of performing live they never tour. Now I don't know if they have ever played live, but I have never seen them in concert. I've looked but they have never come around.

And the more material you have, it's harder to cram all that into a 2 or 3 hour show. Most artists only do 1 1/2 hours, 2 tops. but GNR consistently play long sets and they still can't get in the whole collection.

I think we should just be glad that we are finally hearing some news and our hopes may come to fruition. I surely won't complain about any song Axl sings - even if he decides to sing the songs he recorded with Baz on tour  . I would just be glad that they are touring and hopefully he will be playing new material.

To please everyone, any band would need to play more like a 12 hour concert so they could play the whole collection. Don't think that will ever happen. But hey, maybe that's an idea