Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Like the night before xmas.

Tomorrow I am driving to Calgary (for the fifth time this year) for a concert dream of mine: Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks. It's been a long time coming, that's for sure. I didn't really get into Pavement until Malk's first solo album was coming out, 2 years after the band's last record. So I was trying to get into both eras of his career at once and needless to say, Pavement won me over a lot better. I loved his second record, Pig Lib, more than the first one and listened to it with much the same attitude I had for his Pavement era songs. Face the Truth was great, but not my favourite. Then in March, SM & the Jicks released Real Emotional Trash, the kind of album I'd been waiting for from him. An album so good I wouldn't care if Pavement ever got back together as long as he kept making albums like this.
I was already devoted, but this album made me want, no, need to see him live as soon as possible. These were the songs I most wanted to hear live (along with a bunch of Pig Lib) so I considered my options. Sasquatch Festival? Lollapalooza? Nah, I couldn't afford another long road trip. Then BAM! Calgary AND Edmonton shows! Heaven! I bought tickets to both immediately and now the day has finally come.
I don't know if he's the type to vary setlists often but I really don't care. I've waited 7 years or so for this opportunity dammit and I will hear songs twice and LIKE IT. LOVE IT. Anyways..I should try and get some sleep or something.
Posted by Captain Rocket at 11:48 PM

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