I'm almost 100% sure of the setlist, although a couple of tracks could be
flip-flopped, as I've tried to piece it all together the day after.

PRE-SHOW: Well, it was apparent from the line-up that there was a definite
'buzz' among the crowd. Most of us knew that we would never see Radiohead play in a venue
this small anytime soon, so the air was filled with electricity.

OPENER: The opening act was Dayna Manning, a young female guitarist-singer
who played unmemorable but quite easy-on-the-ears music, that was well received by the
RH-hungry audience. I think she won a few fans over by proclaimng that Radiohead was "one of her
favorite bands in the whole world."

10:15pm

LUCKY:  The band walk on stage to a massive ovation, and calmly proceed to
launch into a magnificent rendition of Lucky. Easily the best version I've heard, it seems the
band are out to prove that this song "belongs" on OK Computer, and after this, I dare
anyone to disagree. This tune grabbed the audience's attention and never let go.

MY IRON LUNG: If Lucky grabbed our attention, then MIL set the crowd into a
fury. This was the first of nine songs the band played from their debut album "The Bends".
Being so close to the band, it's easy to appreciate how much effort they put into each song,
watching every facial contortion and expression on Thom's pained face.

AIRBAG: The first of the "new" songs to be played, it's very indicitave of
the bands' "new direction". You could definitely hear 5 distinct instruments coming together to
create one sound quite different from the dense MIL. I think the crowd didn't know what to
make of this one, but I have a feeling that'll be a different story when the band returns to
Toronto in August.

(nice dream): Since the band had followed the Barcelona setlist for the
first 4 songs, I was quite surprised to hear this. Still a beautiful song, and performed
flawlessly by the band.

EXIT MUSIC: This one really forced the audience to listen carefully, and
what we heard was an incedible rendition of a stellar song. Definitely a favorite live,
the crowd were left hanging on the haunting line "that you choke". Wow.

KARMA POLICE: Another great performance of this new one, which the fans seem
to embrace. I like this one quite a bit, but I prefer the version that was played
during the Alanis tour, with the chorus being sung much higher by Mr. Yorke, but I'll give
it time.

TALK SHOW HOST: The highlight of the concert. The band really seemed to be
enjoying themselves during this tune, as evident by Mr. Yorke's suggestive body language
during the line "You want me, then...". Mr. Selway kept starting & stopping the
beat, as the crowd were eager to break loose, and we weren't disappointed. A full guitar
assault for 2-3 minutes at the end of the song just blew me away. Lookout, TSH is coming to
a town near you.

FAKE PLASTIC TREES: How many times have I heard this song? Apparently, not
enough. A wonderful rendition of what is still, in my opinion, their strongest track.

PARANOID ANDROID: Thom dared us to "try to keep in time to this one", and
they started into the first single off the new album. To my shock, this one sounds even
better live, and was another highlight of the set, featuring some impressive singing by
Ed. The new stuff is definitely going to give The Bends a run for it's money during the
next tour.

BONES: Mr. Yorke dropped his guitar and did his best wonky-wiggly-crazy-arms
monster impression, imploring us to "feel it in our bones". Indeed! An inspriring
performance that had the crowd a'jumpin'.

CLIMBING THE WALLS: One of my favorite new ones, it surprises me that it
doesn't get much recognition from the list. Wonderfully sinister.

NO SURPRISES: Thom claimed that this one was about "double-glazing", and
when the audience seemed confused, he explained that it's what you insulate your houses with.
For some strange reason, the audience gave that a big cheer, and an obviously baffled Mr.
Yorke proclaimed, "That was WEIRD!" With that, they started into No Surprises, which
featured the masterful J. Greenwood on the Xylophone. This one seemed to drag just a little.

THE BENDS: After two slow-tempo new tunes, the band sensed the crowd getting
restless. Thom exclaimed "It's fucking hot in here, and here's something to wake us up!" The
opening riff of The Bends crashed into the Opera House, and, as Mr. Letterman would say, "blew
the roof off the dump."  Great rendition that the crowd went nuts for.

ELECTIONEERING: The most up-tempo of the new tunes, it seems to be a little
tame compared to the version I heard at Varsity Stadium over a year ago. The crowd definitely
approved, though.

JUST:   Setting off an eruption, this song started what was, for the most
part, a mosh-free concert. It was apparent that everyone their wanted to hear the music, not just
crowd surf and elbow the person next to you in the head. A furious ending to the brilliant
15-song set.

ENCORE NUMBER ONE:

Subterranian Homesick Alien: After much pleading, the band returned to the
stage, and Mr. Yorke disappeared to the back of the stage to play the keyboards. Again, I
think this one was a bit much for the crowd to absorb upon first listen, but such a
lovely rendition was enthusiastically received.

Planet Telex: A song that has taken almost forever to grow on people, it's
now a crowd favorite. A highly-energetic version, the band was in high-gear for this one.

Street Spirit: Throughout the night, screams of "Street Spirit" echoed the
venue, so it was no surprise when the crowd erupted at the start of this classic. What
can I say? Perfect.

The Tourist: I call this one "Street Spirit II", and that ain't no insult!
The sheer beauty of Thom's voice carries this tune, which will no doubt be a standout on
OK Computer. Let's hope this one is a future single, so we can watch even more DJ's squirm.

ENCORE NUMBER TWO:

Thinking About You: That's right, Radiohead DID have an album out before The
Bends. I had almost forgotten, and it seemed that the band had as well, with the first
19 tracks completely ignoring Pablo Honey. If I remember correctly, it was a pretty damn
good rock album, which Mr. Yorke reminded us of as he strolled out by himself to
perform a heartfelt version of an amazing song. Just a little reminder of where they came from,
with the show being a massive statement of where the band are headed. Things are looking
astronomic. A gig to remember always.

No Creep. No High & Dry. No problem.

Quick notes: Unfortunatley no Let Down, which would have been great.
Expecting a longer 2nd encore, simply because of the Barcelona gig, but the temperature was
scorching, which might have taken a toll on the band. I will expect a few more Pablo Honey tunes
to surface during the "official" tour, as these are simply showcase gigs for the new
album. Yummy!

If you've made it this far, thanks for your patience and I hope you enjoyed!

Cheers,
Randy