- by Jason Gregory
- Monday, June 09, 2008
- filed in: Indie
The opening nights of Radiohead's European tour have been branded “terrible” by a number of Gigwise readers.
Gigwise has received some messages by fans following the bands shows at Malahide Castle in Dublin last Friday (June 6th) and Saturday (June 7th).
Radiohead played two very different set lists at both concerts – preferring a more hit laden set on Friday compared to Saturday's show.
This, and the fact that the band chose to play so much of their latest album 'In Rainbows', has angered some.
Contacting Gigwise, Lee, who saw the band on Saturday, wrote: “I think it was terrible, they may as well have played in the castle to themselves, no crowd interaction at all.
“They could have rocked the place by putting in a few of their older songs to the set.”
Another reader, John, was upset with Friday's set. He said: “I have been to 4 Radiohead concerts before the Malahide one on the Friday. I have to say that it was terrible. No interaction with the crowd, poor selection of songs.
“I appreciate the band wants to do their new material but there was a need for balance. When they did play a couple of classics the crowd fired up quickly, but they followed this with obscure songs from the new album.
"There was no attempt to respond to the crowd. Never again”
Despite a number of critical comments, a number of Radiohead fans voiced their support for the band.
Peter said “it was truly amazing to see a band at their best”, while Andy said that he “can't stop thinking” about Saturday's gig.
"Please come back Radiohead. I'll never forget that performance," he added.
Gigwise was in attendance at Saturday's show. To read what we though and see a video of Thom Yorke premiering the band's new song, 'Super Collider', click here.
What did you think of their song choices? Let us know by posting your thoughts. If you sign up your comments will be automatically approved.
You can also see a selection of our photos from the opening night below...


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- These idiots obviously aren’t proper Radiohead fans!

Well, as the results of the poll demonstrate, the vast majority thought the concert was wonderful. And the small (but apparently very vocal) minority can buzz off to a Coldplay show (coming soon to every fricken town near you). They are guaranteed to play the old beaten saccharine-saturated hits you are looking for, and they’’ll be all yellow..sorry, I meant to say, mellow (pardon my poor English). So, Radiohead didn’’t play Creep for you. Oh, boo-f
So, Radiohead didnt play Creep for you. Oh boo fooken hoo! 
- if u wanted to hear radiohead friendly shite u should have went to see bon jovi u cheesy twats, 2 of the best gigs ive ever been too, radiohead at the top of their game

- You goto see radiohead to see the best live performing band around playing some great songs, not for the cheer leading, go see the foo fighters for that.

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