Red, White, and Crue Review

Paul once changed an office computer's wallpaper to a photo of Spandau Ballet - this guy knows his music. Taking a break from his doctorate work, he took the time to file this report:

last night i attended the motley crue concert in columbus, oh, and i thought i owe you a review. i would probably give the whole production an 8.5 out of 10. going in, i was a little skeptical about vince neil's voice, but i was pleasantly surprised. the whole band sounded extremely good, with obviously one of the best drummers ever. they played a great selection of songs with multiple selections from "Too Fast for Love". there were the obvious high points, with "Girls, Girls, Girls" and "Dr. Feelgood", and there were lighters lit from here to cleveland with "Don't Go Away Mad (Just Go Away)."

the show itself was unbelieveable. it had everything a concert should have: loud music, fire, explosions, midgets, strippers, topless chicks in the stands, elevated drum sets, chanting crowds, and lots of alcohol being consumed by the band on stage. the metal sign could almost be used as a form of currency at this place.

you know, i've tried to get into new hard rock bands like slipknot, seven dust, etc. and i've even went to a few of their concerts. it just doesn't compare to someone like the crue. at concerts for these new bands, i spend half the time trying to figure out who just shoved me and how long it's going to be before i get hit in the face. it's almost impossible to have a great time. then you go see the crue, and it's almost impossible to not have a great time. true, mick mars may have to be wheeled around by the end of the tour since he can barely move, but it really is better.

they bring the elements of sleaze and fun back to hard rock that new bands just don't offer. so, if the crue hits kansas any time soon, i highly recommend checking it out. it's a 2 hour escape back into the late 1980s that makes you appreciate the hollywood strip and its contribution to music.