The show was great. He did virtually the whole "Trees" album, 2 encores which was all "Psychic Hearts" songs and a Ian Curtis song which I didn't recognize.

Does any know the name of Ian Curtis cover?

I saw him Monday the 24th at Maxwells and he was awesome, didnt play any Joy Division though.

Funny story though, I tried to interview Thurston after the show monday he sadly declined but the next day Tuesday while I was waiting online to see the movie premiere of Control (The film based on Ian Curtis' rise w/ Joy Division and then untimely suicide)who do I see?
Thurston Moore trying to get his way into the theatre (I'm suprised they didnt give him and red carpet treatment) but anyway I flagged him down and we talked for a bit. He apologized for the interview and was talking about his show and how he was trying to find his way into the premiere.

Thurston's pretty down to earth, and I know he got into the premiere so I guess he must of played one of the songs that where featured on the film.

The film was awesome and it comes out Oct. 10th for those interested

later

does this guy age?

i think he said "this song is for Ian Curtis"

he said "this song is for Ian Curtis." then he did an instrumental from the album, forget the title. (NOT a Joy Division cover.) Steve Shelley on drums ("you guys know Steve"), Lee Ranaldo in the crowd, almost a quorum. The set was all acoustic, the encore was all electric ("Queen Bee and her Pals" etc), and THEN he came out with just Shelley and did "Psychic Hearts" and it was a tearjerker. The show was pure Thurston porn.

It was indeed a great show. Thurston brought the folk and the rock.

I also enjoyed the comedy act that opened up for him.

yeah, what ono sideboard said.

except for "psychic hearts" being a tearjerker. it was not, but only because i was moved to an astral plane beyond tears.

and no, the guy does not age. quite amazing, really.

"THURSTON MOORE: There's no difference between working with Starbucks and working with record labels like Universal and Geffen. It's a knee-jerk reaction from PC watchdogs. I mean, really, which long-distance company do you use for your cellphone? Are you on the grid? If you're off the grid, I'll listen to you."

What a load of crap. Just because every aspect of your life isn't in harmony with your politics doesn't mean politics aren't worth having.

I'm pretty sure that's exactly what Thurston was saying.

if anyone is going to the show tonight in boston (college students only apparently) GET THERE EARLY. the venue only seats 450 people and last year 3000+ showed up.

WHO THE F*** GIVES A SH** ABOUT BOSTON?

Saw him at Maxwells too, it was great hear his signature sound. A very mellow chill night.

he was awesome.

I luv anonymous @ 3:46

i had tickets to this show but just moved to a far off land called 'north carolina,' so couldn't attend. Sounds like it was fun though!

The instrumental that Thurston dedicated to Ian Curtis was the last song off of Psychic Hearts called "Elegy For Dead Rock Stars". Funny I always thought that it had to do with Kurt Cobain but maybe I just thought that because the album was released not too long after his death.

Anyway, it was a terrific show and I would not have missed it had I moved to Timbuktu. JK, but that is how great it was. Whoever wasn't there (includuing my girlfriend truely missed out).

Other notable attendees were Mark Ibold and Jesse Malin (though this being NYC its never very surprising seeing Jesse at a show).

omg... he played "elegy" in williamsburg? don't think he played that at the show i went to (maxwell's)... but it's like a 20-minute piece! did he play the whole thing?

I dont have Psychic Hearts, but after that show thats on top of my to get list. Academy is just a great album.

Actually I might be wrong about "Elegy." It definitely wasn't 20 minutes long but that isn't exactly why I think I might be wrong. I noticed on Itunes that there is a bonus instrumental track that could have been the song that he dedicated to Ian Curtis. It is kind of similar to Elegy but is much shorter (under 2 minutes). Though the song he played in Williamsburg was longer than 2 minutes it was closer to 2 than to 20. Anyone know for sure?