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Written by JACKIE LEE KING, photos by LYLE A. WAISMAN
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Thursday, 05 May 2005 |
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The traditional gift for a 10th anniversary is aluminum, but it was rock that was gifted to a sold-out homecoming show at Chicago’s Metro that heralded musical vows between Shirley Manson, Butch Vig, Steve Marker and Duke Erikson.
Though Madison-based and with Scottish influence, it is Chicago that embraced Garbage after the trial separation the band experienced. Now, after sickness and health, good times and bad, it was time to celebrate the body of work that this seminal ‘90s band has contributed.
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Garbage |
 Entertainment
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Metro
Chicago, Ill.
May 5, 2005
Setlist
1. “Queer”
2. “Bad Boyfriend”
3. “Supervixen”
4. “Stupid Girl”
5. “Sex is not the Enemy”
6. “Hammering in my Head”
7. “When I Grow Up”
8. “Vow”
9. “Bleed Like Me”
10. “Push It”
11. “I’m only happy when it Rains”
12. “Why do you love me”
13. “Metal Heart”
14. “Cherry Lips (Go Baby Go)”
15. “Right Between the Eyes”
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Working her way though a foreplay of songs “Queer,” “Bad Boyfriend,” and “Supervixen” Manson teased the audience in a skimpy red dress, high-heel shoes (which required a stagehand’s help to change into her butt-kicking shoes later on). It was apparent that she wanted to take the audience prisoner with her presence. She then strutted around like a caged cat in heat in contrast to the cool rocking attitude of her compardres on stage. She then dropped to the stage floor and proceeded to do 25 push-ups, giving her a pumped and glistening appearance. The bands energy level skyrocketed at that point.
Manson paused from time to time to thank the audience and pay homage to the fans for continued support. She was even presented with a miniature guitar to which she passed around to the band for their signatures. But when the audience presented more objects for her markings she gently laid down the law and stated that concert would continue.
Everyone seemed to be getting their rocks off as the show kept an energy level that made this an enjoyable evening. The band showed off a number of songs from their current release including the title song, “Bleed like Me.”
Manson mentioned that it was a long day for her and the band, “getting up at 6 a.m. and all,’ to perform acoustically on a local radio show. Knowing she wouldn’t get sympathy from the audience, she went on to say that you either get the song or you don’t, which is the message of Garbage’s music. Manson commiserated with fans in a kind of support group by performing songs like “Hammering in my Head,” “Push It,” “Cherry Lips,” and the band’s current single, “Why do you love me?”
It’s great to seed a band that has performed at stadium play an intimate club like the Metro. Garbage is still very polished, but now they have an edgier sound that will no longer be confused with angry chick rock. Powered by AkoComment 2.0! |
