Disappointing
by Babs on 11/10/24Rating: 3 out of 5Since we became empty nesters this year, we finally have had the time and energy to go out again to see live music...of course, 1980s bands have been nostalgic fun for me, so I was really excited to get a chance to see The The live. What a letdown. The first set was their new album in its entirety, which, honestly was a bit of a sleeper. Next time consider your audience and mix old and new. Ok, so I thought, maybe the second set might have more recognizable hits. It did, but something was just "off". Aside from the fact that the music was too loud, and the screen projections got repetitive, the band's energy was just not there. Most of the music sounded the same. Honestly...they could have been so much more innovative in many ways..what a missed opportunity. I actually found myself yawning and itching to leave after "This is the Day". My partner, who was not as familiar with the band was totally bored, although he admired the distinctive voice. The upside: beautiful venue at the Fox Theater in Oakland. Meh show overall.