I had caught Normajean on their previous tour to Australia, well I went to their three Melbourne shows. I do admit now that it was stupid and over-induldent, but they were by far my favourite band. That shows by the fact that I had been listening to them from the first CD – Throwing Myself, under thier old name Luti-Kriss.

So this time when they were out I wasn’t as excited about seeing them live as I was last time. But, I was still going to attend one of their shows. I was definatly less excited after my brother was not allowed into the unders gig (I got into it last time, and so did at least one other overs dude that I know of – and that is not allowed according to the hotel guys).

A Sercret Death were different. A good different. Nice music and a decent performance. I enjoyed their set, their sound. I did not get a CD, but they were definatly worth having a look into.

Every Time I Die played too.

Normajean’s set opened with brilliantly composed video, and they flew into ‘A Grand Scene For A Color Film’. What followed after was a brilliant set. Tight musically, loud and solid. From their cd’s I can think of no other way to see them live than what they did.

Only two songs from Bless the Martyr, Kiss the Child. The Shotgun Message and Memphis will be Laid to Waste. Both of those went down very well with the crowd. But I was more impressed with their later stuff. While I love Bless the Martyr, I really enjoy the two CD’s after that, the production and the progression in the song writing is beautiful.

Over all it was a great set. I loved that they came back again, and enjoyed their set. And while it was great, nothing stands out at totally memorable. Last time when they came, Roger and I got their early enough on the first night to hear them sound test Liarsenic (which they did not play), and hear them live for the first time ever – that I remember. Nothing stand out this time, but they were great live.

So I don’t know how I shall go reviewing one of the best shows I have ever seen.

I guess I’ll start by saying the first bands impressed me. Armageddon Sky were the best I have ever seen, I love the way they have expanded their line up, and their songs were tight. This is helped by the fact that I was a No Plan B fan in their day, so I know where they came from.

Sleight of Hand were not too bad. I would say not my style, because I rarely give out harsh reviews on bands. And leave it at that.

It has been ages since I have been treated to an Antiskeptic show, and this one did not dissapoint. They met the audience at the level we were at, and lifted it up. Their songs were performed flawlessly, and sounded unreal. Uncle Josh was even impressed, and I think that shows the difference between recorded Antiskeptic and Live Antiskeptic. Their enegery and stage performance was unreal.

Then the band that I went to see. Blindside. A swedish band that I have been a fan of ever since PJ leant me A Thought Crushed my Mind, but was made an even bigger fan when I made the purchase of Silence. I doubt I will ever regret buying that CD.

I have wanted to see these guys live for years and years. The passion on the CD is always intense, so I imagined their live show to be not much different. Well, it was more than that. Now when I play songs that they played live, the CD reminds me of standing on the sticky floor, looking up at them on stage, bringing music that speaks something new to me everytime I hear it. Their live show makes the CD come alive again, and that is saying something, considering how much I have heard their CD’s.

I know I come across as a big fan boy, but I don’t think I could review the show any other way. It was more than a solid performance, it was a show that I will remember as an experience, something that I don’t want to forget. Something life changing. Something of releasing a spark. It was that good.

Stand out songs include:

• My Alibi
• When I Remember
• Fell in Love With the Game
• About a Burning Fire
• Caught a Glimpse

The set was well run through, and sounded great. Like I already said I thought this has been the greatest live show I have ever seen. Thanks to you Blindside.