Freitag, 28. Mai 2010, 17:16
Short review of Paolo Nutini at De Oosterpoort (Groningen, the Netherlands).
Awesome concert, this was the first time I saw Paolo live. He did 10 (out of 12) songs from his new album, "Sunny Side Up" - which was great! Still, one of the highlights of the evening for me was "These Streets", the title song of his debut album with the same name - it felt really sincere in a setlist with songs full of energy. Other highlights included the singles "Candy" and "Coming Up Easy", and the song "Funky Cigarette". I was kinda sad that he didn't do "Rewind" (my favourite Paolo-song) or "Million Faces", but really.. even that couldn't ruin my great evening.
About Paolo.. He might not be the best performer in terms of moves, but he really doesn't need it at all. His great voice, the feelings, emotions and energy he puts into his songs definitely make up for that and every music fan should at least once attend one of his concerts. Believe me, you won't be disappointed.
Finally, the setlist:
10/10
Alloway Grove
High Hopes
Loving You
Growing Up Beside You
Candy
Chamber Music
These Streets
Worried Man
Funky Cigarette
Coming Up Easy
Pencil Full of Lead
Sleepwalking
New Shoes
No Other Way
Jenny Don’t Be Hasty
Reprise:
Tricks of the Trade
Time to Pretend
Last Request