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Originally Posted by Iain
OK, good point. Compared to an arena it is mid size. But it's massive for the sort of places that I would go to. I don't think I'd even bother going to see Sonic Youth if they played an arena. It would be the most hellish thing ever.
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Yeah. Arena shows are about as worthwhile as shows in aircraft hangars. (That is.. not.) There are a few "bigger" bands that I like that I
actively wish bad sales figures upon just so the only opportunity I get to see them won't be at somewhere like the fucking London Arena...
REM, for example. Loved them since I was little, but I'm SO GLAD they don't sell well anymore. 1995- Milton Keynes Bowl, 1998- Earl's Court, 2003-Brixton Academy, 2005-Hammersmith Apollo.. they're gradually climbing back down the ladder. Give them a few years they'll be back at the 12 Bar Club where they belong.
