Motion City Soundtrack - It Had To Be You

A little anti-valentine video from one of my favourite rock bands. Produced in collaboration with MTVU and based on an idea sent in by a fan. It's pure eye candy!

Motion City Soundtrack @ Astoria , London - 5 October 2007

Last night, instead of falling in love without someone, I fell back in love with Motion City Soundtrack.
This completely underrated pop punk act from Minneapolis, USA has been on tour for the past few months promoting thier new album - Even If It Kills Me - which, by the way, is a phenomenal collection of love songs I am way overdue to review.

So tonight, with Mother in tow, I landed at the Astoria very sober and ready for action.
We caught Starlight Run half way through thier act. Not too bad. Bonus points for lead female, yet, not too memorable.

Next up was Zolof The Rock & Roll Destroyer. Mouthy name, but pretty good Pixies-ish band. Kept the raucous crowd somewhat in line.

Then came the headliners, the reason we were there. And man, what a show. Justin controlled and encaptivated the audience, who was singing every song word for word back to him. The set list included old staples such as LG FUAD, Attractive Today, Red Dress, newbies - Opening with Fell in Love Without You, Antonia, This is For Real, Broken Heart, It Had To Be You, and Point of Extinction.
The set was tight with nearly no techinical issues except for the roadie removing Justin's guitar before thier encore, which was rather funny..it was a you-had-to-be-there-moment.

I would have loved to meet them just to say - Well Done boys! The album is fabulous, the show rocks and please, would you sign my wrist cast.
We can't have it all...i guess.

Update...And a Video!

Hi guys,

Sorry I've been absent...between breaking my wrist and paying my rent, I've been uber busy listening to the latest albums to come my way.

Coming up by the end of the week you'll have reviews on:

Venus Doom - HIM
Even If It Kills Me - Motion City Soundtrack
Every Second Counts - Plain White T's
Echoes, Silence, Patience and Grace - Foo Fighters

As Well As

A look at some of the best alternative club nights in London.

AND

Interviews with some up and coming scene shakers.

So keep reading. For now, enjoy the latest video from Motion City Soundtrack - This Is For Real.