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superiorinferior · Newbie Joined: 30 Dec 2007 Posts: 5

Goodness, I am looking forward to the gig next Monday!

I am amazed that it still apparently hasn't sold out here though. I suppose it will soon, the venue is not that large.

What do you think will be on the setlist? I mean, they have enough rehearsed songs to choose from these days, eh?

Do you think they'll run through the new album straight through and then do some older ones or will it be a straightforward "greatest hits" gig.

They are playing a festival in Estonia, and I can't imagine that doing an album all the way through would float at such an event(?) But what do I know about what floats for what is obviously one of the best bands to grace the planet, eh?

Cheers from Helsinki (I can't believe they actually are coming here of all places! I was despondent earlier about the 21 gigs, thinking I would never see them this year (ever?) and then they announce they're coming here... Gosh!

MarkRae · Groupie Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Posts: 199 Location: London

superiorinferior · Newbie Joined: 30 Dec 2007 Posts: 5

Cheers for the reply... Perhaps I muddled my point a bit. The gig in Helsinki is a one-time show at a relatively small venue (capacity of 700), not the Estonian festival which I also mentioned...

As a huge fan of Lil Beethoven and Hello Young Lovers, I definitely wouldn't mind a lot of that stuff... I haven't even received the new CD in the mail yet (ordered it last week) so am not really up to speed on that stuff...

As for their older stuff I know the "hits," but truly am a "new" fan (at the ripe age of 39, I guess I missed their heyday and their "midlife" material).

I have a feeling, though, after the show, I will be more apt to dive into the earlier stuff with more vigor.

Alex Robertson · Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 2:25 pm Post subject:

There is every chance they will play the new album...they played HYL in Russia last year..So I'd imagine..ECOTD and a greatest hits is on the cards for you...fingers crossed.

MarkRae · Groupie Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Posts: 199 Location: London

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Missy · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 6:32 am Post subject:

There was an interview in Metro-lehti where Russell said that they will be playing some old classics but also many songs from the new album!

OMG! 4 more days!!!

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You've Got Mael · Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 12:24 pm Post subject:

Has anyone heard anything about the show in Estonia last night? I don't suppose there are any Estonians on the Forum?
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Eric Murray · Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 1:11 pm Post subject:

I have just arrived in Helsinki - after Friday night in London which was excellent I am curious what set will be performed Monday night - not expecting ECOTD ( but I wish ) - expect more of a bit of Everything !

Missy · Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 4:48 pm Post subject:

Nice to see you again , Eric!

To everyone: if you want to see us Finnish fans, come to the terrace bar of Kiasma, the Museum of the Modern Art, just next to the railway station, round 6.30 PM !! EEK! How can I sleep tonight?!?
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TommyGun · Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 5:04 pm Post subject:

Why is every Sparks gig so far away?

Loads of fun to everyone whos luckier than me

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Missy · Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 10:23 am Post subject:

EEEK! ATTENTION!!! Kiasma is closed on Mondays, so let's see at Lasipalatsi terrace bar, it's in front of Kiasma on the other side of Mannerheimintie.
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Eric Murray · Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 1:00 pm Post subject:

OK - I was Lost and Found.