Somerset, London, UK July 17th

EvilGirl · Jul 16, 2011, 12:15 PM

Quote from: mateo78 on Jul 15, 2011, 03:54 PM
Oh is the Waterfront bar only allowed for students? That´s what it says online...

D'oh! I didn't know that. I have been trying to ring them to find out but can't get through. There's always the Walkabout..its right next to Temple tube station so easy to find and only a short walk to Somerset House..maybe a few of us could meet there instead.

dylanquirt · Jul 17, 2011, 10:59 AM

I could do walkabouts...its right there on the river next to the temple station ?

-Dylan

EvilGirl · Jul 17, 2011, 01:06 PM

Yes I think so..I will be there about 6.30 pm

dragonboy · Jul 17, 2011, 07:05 PM

I have to admit i'm not a fan of the new album but that was yet another exceptional Jacket show!!!
They played for a couple of hours, nice venue, I hate it when people say "what was wrong with the croud?" but seriously, what was wrong with the crowd?! Nevermind...Sparkle & I found ourselves a little space at the back & danced ourselves silly...I'm getting too old for this, my body hurts already, I need my bed ::)

MarkW · Jul 18, 2011, 03:48 AM

Sorry to have missed you, DB. I agree on the crowd, though - very quiet. As always, though, the boys brought some energy to the stage. Awesome Dondante.

coldnebraskablue · Jul 18, 2011, 08:06 AM

Great show, subdued audience. Thankfully it didn't rain

Some photos (should be public):
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150233929286741.319309.712326740&l=bf35c8d34c

IHL · Jul 18, 2011, 08:42 AM

Although the crowd were subdued I liked the vibe, we were at the back chilling out with a couple of beers. Hadn't seen MMJ play in quite a while so it was good to see Jim and his cape back, and I loved SH as a venue (does it have a sloping 'floor'?)
Was holding out for 'Steam Engine' as the closing jam but it wasn't to be...

@dawn · Jul 18, 2011, 10:08 AM

Yeah I guess the crowd was a bit subdued - everyone seemed to be in to it though - Victory Dance was fantastic live and unlike The Evening Standard (you can read the review here: http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23970729-my-morning-jacket-somerset-house---review.do) I thought the sound was excellent - especially when the guitars swirled around for Dondante - thanks for posting the photos! and yes the courtyard does slope towards the stage

dragonboy · Jul 18, 2011, 02:31 PM

Quote from: MarkW on Jul 18, 2011, 03:48 AM
Sorry to have missed you, DB. I agree on the crowd, though - very quiet. As always, though, the boys brought some energy to the stage. Awesome Dondante.

Yeah I thought on the day, why on earth didn't I get in touch with Mark :-\

EvilGirl · Jul 18, 2011, 03:22 PM

Well there was lots of jumping around and dancing where I was (right at the front). Loved the show..thought Off the Record was brilliant and it was a nice touch when Jim was bathed in golden light for Golden. I was blown away though by Dondante..awesome version! Steam Engine would have been nice, but I guess you can't have everything!

LoveJoy · Jul 18, 2011, 04:45 PM

There was a moment last night when I wished I could spend my whole life in an MMJ show but after two nights in a row not sure these old bones could take it. Latitude was OK but SH was wonderful

Don't know what the standard was moaning about sound quality for ... I could have done without the two girlies behind us talking about their schedule for the next two weeks but was loved up enough to let it pass ... We had a high old time.

Come back soon ... pretty please

loper · Jul 19, 2011, 08:33 AM

I would agree that the sound wasn't great. Carl's guitar wasn't up front enough, whilst Tommy's bass was breaking up my bones!

The subdued feeling was, I think, based on the the open air nature of the venue and the fact (this will be controversial) that MMJ's UK fans picked up on the vibe early in their career and we got only 4 songs from the 1st 3 albums but 15 from the latest 3 which have never been loved in the same passionate way.

To attend a MMJ gig that doesn't include any of The Bear, Heartbreakin Man, Bermuda Highway, I'll Be There When You Die, At Dawn, Lowdown, Xmas Curtain, Phone Went West, Run Thru (despite what it says on the set list), Steam Engine, It Beats 4 U, Lay Low is a real pisser. Not to mention Tyrone, It makes No Difference, Come Closer, Sooner, Cobra, How Do You Know, O Is The One That Is Real, etc, etc.

The fact that Mahgeetah, One Big Holiday and, above all, Dondante were the highlights generating the greatest audience reaction of the entire night, says it all.

MarkW · Jul 19, 2011, 08:41 AM

I think the sound depended on where you were standing. We were to the left, about 10 rows back and Tommy's bass was all you could hear at the start - seemed to sort itself out a bit after a while, though.

SaraBananaBear · Jul 19, 2011, 04:43 PM

Just got home to Sweden, so tired I could sleep standing, extensive review coming your way tomorrow, whether you want it or not!

But the short one goes something like this: OH MY GOD! :D

mahg33ta · Jul 19, 2011, 04:47 PM

Quote from: SaraBananaBear on Jul 19, 2011, 04:43 PM
Just got home to Sweden, so tired I could sleep standing, extensive review coming your way tomorrow, whether you want it or not! But the short one goes something like this: OH MY GOD! :D

NICE! can't wait for the full review

mateo78 · Jul 19, 2011, 05:25 PM

For all the Swedish Jacket fans who want to read a great review of the London show:
http://blogg.aftonbladet.se/larsson/2011/07/my-morning-jacket-somerset-house-london-17-juli

Written by one of Sweden´s leading music journalists. Feel free to Google Translate it if you wish. All the best from the Swedish Chef.

Crispy · Jul 19, 2011, 05:26 PM

Quote from: SaraBananaBear on Jul 19, 2011, 04:43 PM
Just got home to Sweden, so tired I could sleep standing, extensive review coming your way tomorrow, whether you want it or not! But the short one goes something like this: OH MY GOD! :D

Hooray Sara! Looking forward to it!

johnnYYac · Jul 19, 2011, 06:19 PM

Quote from: SaraBananaBear on Jul 19, 2011, 04:43 PM
Just got home to Sweden, so tired I could sleep standing, extensive review coming your way tomorrow, whether you want it or not! But the short one goes something like this: OH MY GOD! :D

Can't wait to hear your thoughts beyond OMG.

MarkW · Jul 20, 2011, 08:49 AM

Quote from: SaraBananaBear on Jul 19, 2011, 04:43 PM
Just got home to Sweden, so tired I could sleep standing, extensive review coming your way tomorrow, whether you want it or not! But the short one goes something like this: OH MY GOD! :D

Glad you got back safe & sound, SBB! Good to meet you (twice).

BerginUK · Jul 20, 2011, 12:40 PM

This was my first show. I managed to get to the front row and thought it was a great show. I don't know if anyone there would have picked me out of the crowd, but I had an eye that was completely closed up (something bit me), but I could swear there was at least one occasion where Jim kind of looked at me and thought "what the fuck is up with that guys face?!".

For those who thought the crowd were subdued, I suppose they were. But I think that's a cultural difference between American's and the English, rather than a lack of enthusiasm for the band. I'm not one to cheer unless I've had a few (which I hadn't) but I showed my support simply by clapping.