We've been very much looking forward the upcoming My Bloody Valentine reunion tour, to say the least. But are the band on form? Judging from MP3s that leaked from the band's Friday show at London's small ICA venue, the answer is a resounding "yes."
Despite not having played a live show together in a full 15 years and Shields announcing at the start of the gig that this was only a "rehearsal," they sound as magical as ever.
If you're not already a fan of the band, check out the MBV muxtape I put together earlier this year instead, Loveless, or one if their EPs, because you need already to have the songs lodged in your head before these live recordings will make much sense to you. But if you already know and love them, the below recording will provide happy assurance that My Bloody Valentine not about to ruin their unparalleled reputation.
Speaking of which, it takes a certain "break a leg"-style sense of humor to play the warm-up show for your massively-anticipated reunion show on Friday the 13th.
Here's the full setlist for My Bloody Valentine's warm-up gig, plus a download link that might still work:
Only Shallow
You Never Should
Honey Power
I Only Said
Cigarette in Your Bed
Thorn
Nothing Much to Lose
To Here Knows When
When You Sleep
Slow
Blown a Wish
Soon
Feed Me With Your Kiss
Sueisfine
You Made Me Realise
MBV @ ICA 6/13 (.zip, .mp3)
Update: I've heard the whole thing now. The band already sounds incredible (results may vary.) Can't wait for the tour.
See Also:
- My Bloody Valentine To Bruise North America At Last
- My Bloody Valentine's Manager: No Digital-Only Album Release
- Shields, Sony Remastering My Bloody Valentine Albums?
- Who Recorded The Best My Bloody Valentine Cover of All Time?
(via Pitchfork; Photo: shokographic)
