Most Disappointing/Underwhelming Show of 2007 That You A

[jabella]

Worst show was Lucinda Williams in Harrisburg, but my best show this year was Lucinda Williams at Ram's Head.  Night and day difference in the sound system which definitely affected Lucinda's interest in putting on a good show.

[Relaxer]

I thought the National were very good as AFire opener at DAR, but I think Boxer is pretty boring, so am glad I skipped the 9:30 show.
 
 I've really enjoyed the 2 Arctic Monkey shows I've seen. They don't do much on stage, but the sound is always so crisp and crunchy, and the songs are great.
 
 I don't know if Liars at Black Cat was this year, but that show did nothing for me.

[azaghal1981]

Originally posted by Relaxer:
  I don't know if Liars at Black Cat was this year, but that show did nothing for me.

That was last year. They were scheduled to play here in september but cancelled their tour in order to open for interpol on a few dates.

[kookiemnstr8]

Justice at the Troc in Philly.
 
 I just hyped it up too much leading up to it.  They could have torn it apart, but they were predictable and somewhat boring.

[Chulahoma]

I saw The National @ Bonnaroo and at 930, and both were disappointing.  I love their new CD, but I think I just overhyped it and expected more.

[allmy$to930]

I had huge expectation for Andrew Bird at the 9:30 Club and left disappointed.
 
 Low expectations are clearly the key to happiness in life.

[Julian, Alleged Computer F**kface]

Originally posted by Darth Ed:
  Honestly, I'd say the Stars show at the 9:30 Club (2007/10/20). It wasn't bad at all; it just felt long and I was a little underwhelmed by their performance.

I really liked this show. It made my top 10 of the year and I saw WAYYYYYYY more then 10 shows. To each their own, though.

[IMAmoose24]

Originally posted by floyd:
  Kaiser Chiefs/Walkmen
 
 The Walkmen seemed a little bored by their own set and the Kaiser Chiefs, even with all of the energy, came off as cheesier than the first time I saw them.  If I remember correctly though, this was only a couple of days after The Stooges so most things would have paled in comparison.

Agreed. It was by no means a bad show, but it was just not as good as last time they rolled on through.

[bearman🐻]

Originally posted by JonathanEH:
 
 YLT were fine, but the show was ruined by a really disrespectful crowd and horrible sound.

This was my most disappointing as well. Made me want to never go back to Sonar.

[Lambofgodfan]

Originally posted by Relaxer:
 
 
 Whatever the band was between Gallows and Bad Religion was the worst band I've seen in years.
 
 

THat band was the briggs and I agree they sucked balls. ALot of meathead assholes were going crazy to that band probably just cus they knew the lyrics. Suprised I didnt get into a fight cus i was right upfront. The band even said the Gallows make them look like Britney Spears lol.Well the singer did the other guys were pissed, they were like dont tell them we suck!

[Tom Servo]

Closest thing to a disappointment for me this year was the Raveonettes at the RnR Hotel performing as a duo.  It wasn't bad, and I thought they had a pretty full sound for having half the band, but several songs were just begging for a solid beat or a bass line.  The stripped down version took a lot of the danceability out of the songs and kept the crowd from really rocking out.

[Samantha]

Originally posted by Cali:
  how about most underwhelming opener:
 
 simple kid opening for kol/brmc

Simple Kid is a doll.  Absolutely adorable, fun to watch and great lyrics.  However he was definitely better in a smaller club with quieter audience; opening to the obnoxious KOL crowd was not the best way to hear him.  I highly suggest giving him another try.  And have a conversation with him if you get the chance.  I repeat, an absolute doll.  I wish I had been able to go up for the Spiritualized show, just to see him.  I'm jealous of the UK for getting to keep him.

[Cali]

he seems like a nice guy, he just didnt fit with the other two bands and i wasnt in the mood for that kind of music.
 
 i may give him another try b/c i do like that serotonin song.

[Cash is King]

Whatever that EMO band was that opened for Queens of the Stone Age at Ram's Head.  
 Spoon at Virgin Fest.
 Wasn't that blown away by Bob Seger at Verizon.

[xneverwherex]

Secret Machines at Highline Ballroom was way disappointing. I lasted about 20 minutes into the set before I took off. Dragons of Zynth, who opened were quite good.
 
 Film School left a lot to be desired as well. I so much wanted to like them, but they just didnt deliver.
 
 Worst opener was easily The Walkmen. They just seem to get more boring everytime I see them. Robbers on High Street opening for Fountains of Wayne was pretty awful too. And Grizzly Bear & Land of Talk opening for The Decemberists in Central Park just didnt seem to do well in that venue. But Land of Talk playing in the Mercury probably would make one of my top 20 shows of this year. My list of awful openers could go on.