20th Anniversary- Brixton Academy 1/12/83 — Forum Archive

1 Dec 2003, 18:22

Today was the 20th Anniversary of New Order live at Brixton Academy, although I thought it was a shite gig at the time, if you get the chance to have a listen to one of the best versions of Blue Monday live ever with their roadie Slim (ironic name)taking over lead vocals with some aplomb. I will 'weed' this gig in the near future.

2 Dec 2003, 16:10

That gig was my first NO gig, long-awaited, but at the time I too thought it was pretty much shite. I remember being really pi**ed off when they came on with Confusion, then only played another 9 tracks, and didn't play Ceremony. And I had to walk home back to Camberwell afterwards. I think it was raining. Those were the days.

2 Dec 2003, 16:16

Marko

When u rough it you have the best memories

Cherish em

Mike

2 Dec 2003, 16:16

The walking to Camberwell bit really wouldn't appeal ever !

2 Dec 2003, 16:18

Originally posted by Mike Garrity MarkoWhen u rough it you have the best memoriesCherish emMike

Quite true Michael, how I think we all look back fondly on those days. Except the living in Camberwell bit.

2 Dec 2003, 17:30

I KNOW that this was videod by the same guy that did Bournemouth. If you are reading this, I think it is time now to let us have a look at the video. No point holding it back any longer. :nod:

3 Dec 2003, 06:35

'Grow up or get out' was the headline for the review in the NME if I recall. A complete contrast to the write up the band had receieved after the earlier London show at The Brixton Ace.

Musically it was an awful gig but I was so into the band at the time that I did not care in the slightest.....and can anyone tell me who was the 'bastard' that went to 'The Arts'...or am I quoting the wrong show?

Oh the glory days of 1983-85. Anyone who did not have the opportunity of seeing the band at this time will never know what they missed. DM

3 Dec 2003, 06:40

Listening to that "version" of Sooner Than You Think still cracks me up. One day, when I have finally finished all these trades/copying for people, I will sit down and compile a CD of some of the worst bits. Those who heard Chosen Time somewhere in the States in 85 will be champing at the bit to get a copy of this !

You're quite right Molly, 83-85 was a special era, the age of discovery. Any band that writes songs live on stage deserves a break !

3 Dec 2003, 06:48

Originally posted by Listening to that "version" of Sooner Than You Think still cracks me up. One day, when I have finally finished all these trades/copying for people, I will sit down and compile a CD of some of the worst bits. Those who heard Chosen Time somewhere in the States in 85 will be champing at the bit to get a copy of this !You're quite right Molly, 83-85 was a special era, the age of discovery. Any band that writes songs live on stage deserves a break !

Tim

Do not to forget to include that memorable performance of Guity Partner in Men Manchester in 1998 :laugh:

3 Dec 2003, 07:10

Originally posted by Barton Street 77 > Originally posted by > Listening to that "version" of Sooner Than You Think still cracks me up. One day, when I have finally finished all these trades/copying for people, I will sit down and compile a CD of some of the worst bits. Those who heard Chosen Time somewhere in the States in 85 will be champing at the bit to get a copy of this !> > You're quite right Molly, 83-85 was a special era, the age of discovery. Any band that writes songs live on stage deserves a break !

Tim

Do not to forget to include that memorable performance of Guity Partner in Men Manchester in 1998 :laugh:

I don't want to know if you feel guilty for partnering men, thank you very much :scratch:

3 Dec 2003, 07:14

Originally posted by Marko That gig was my first NO gig, long-awaited, but at the time I too thought it was pretty much shite. I remember being really pi**ed off when they came on with Confusion, then only played another 9 tracks, and didn't play Ceremony. And I had to walk home back to Camberwell afterwards. I think it was raining. Those were the days.

This was my 2nd New Order gig, I remember them coming on late at 11pm, a surging crowd , getting squashed on the front bar,losing my house keys, cash, ticket home, sweating buckets, slamming, blue monday/ love reaction, bunking the last train home to Burnt Oak . Indeed those were the days.

3 Dec 2003, 07:23

Was this the show when they had all imbibed just a little too much pernod beforehand?? And how come gigs these days always start so early: I regularly recall seen acts in the late-80s not start until midnight or thereabouts - I thought licensing lawas were supposed to be becoming more relaxed?!?!?

3 Dec 2003, 13:06

Originally posted by David Molyneux 'Grow up or get out' was the headline for the review in the NME if I recall. A complete contrast to the write up the band had receieved after the earlier London show at The Brixton Ace.Musically it was an awful gig but I was so into the band at the time that I did not care in the slightest.....and can anyone tell me who was the 'bastard' that went to 'The Arts'...or am I quoting the wrong show?Oh the glory days of 1983-85. Anyone who did not have the opportunity of seeing the band at this time will never know what they missed. DM

You are so right Dave, 83-85 were the golden years, playing prototype songs on stage, cock ups, equipment failures, the occasional performance of a JD classic. Great memories. :nod:

3 Dec 2003, 13:08

Originally posted by martin fradley Was this the show when they had all imbibed just a little too much pernod beforehand?? And how come gigs these days always start so early: I regularly recall seen acts in the late-80s not start until midnight or thereabouts - I thought licensing lawas were supposed to be becoming more relaxed?!?!?

They were absolutely plastered! :barf: