Factory Theatre, Sydney
Wednesday February 28, 2018 :
Nostalgia tours seem to be a regular thing in the last few years. I believe mobile streaming apps have played a big part in this, artist are able to see the most played songs/albums of their catalog allowing them to see their top hits and give the people what they want.
Say Anything came to tour their 10 year old album In Defence Of The Genre. This album is not their seminal album according to many, so I’m guessing they set this tour up to play two other favourite albums over two separate nights in each city.
The Wednesday show at the Factory Theatre was to be In Defence Of The Genre (disc 1) and the album Is A Real Boy (my personal favourite).
‘Skinny, Mean Man’, track one from In Defence Of The Genre begins the show followed obviously by each track as they sit on the album. Vocalist Max Bemis got warmed up after a few songs and begun to show his infamous and infectious stage presence. A theatrical and catchy pop/punk-anthem-ridden album saw the crowd enjoy every moment.
A break was essential for the ageing crowd (including myself) and the band before the second set.
Is A Real Boy has no dull moments and jumps from one hit to another. I believe many people will agree that a certain album can transport you to a certain time in your life. While singing along we all went back to a simpler time for that 60 odd minutes.
Just purchased tickets to another nostalgia tour – of early 2000s emo – and I’m not even mad.
Bring ‘em on.
Reviewer : Dan Coy
Photographer : Linda Coy
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