Back in 2004, shortly after my emo transformation, I was stood outside Asda when I bumped into a guy I had gone to school with and got chatting. He said, and I quote, "You can't be a real emo unless you listen to Taking Back Sunday". It wasn't until 2005, after I saw them support Green Day at Milton Keynes, that I realised they were pretty awesome. Fast forward 10 years, and I've just seen them for the 10th time (I think- I've lost count!). I do love that band, and Adam Lazzara's gigantic head. Seriously, it's the biggest head I've ever seen!
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I'd never been to the Koko before, but it's a really beautiful building with a stunning, ornate interior. The only problem I found was that it's set over several small levels, meaning it seems really crowded wherever you go. This is a problem for us since we prefer to stand at the back and dance like nobody's watching. It's also absolutely boiling!
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We discovered a roof terrace with a spongy floor. It was very surreal, and seems pretty dangerous for a place that sells alcohol, but we had great fun waving at people on the street. Nobody waved back though. Boo!
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We also took this beautiful selfie. God, we're gorgeous!
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Nothing gets me as excited as the view of a lit-up stage! The set was incredible, with a whole bunch of really, really old album tracks. I was also happy to hear My Blue Heaven, which is one of my favourite songs of theirs and I'm pretty sure this is the first time I heard it live.
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You know how I said we dance like nobody's watching? We really go for it! I'm never as uninhibited as I am at a gig. As well as songs I hadn't heard live before- including some which didn't really work live- they played all the old classics like Cute without the E and You're So Last Summer. They even opened the show with A Decade Under the Influence, which seemed a pretty bold move. Who opens the set with their biggest hit? These guys!
We got very, very hot and very, very sweaty but it was a whole lot of fun. I guess I became a real emo in the end!
Ah I love kokos! So good for gigs and general nights out! Xx
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It's lovely!
DeleteAhh, I love the KOKO. One of my favourite London venues... along with The Slaughtered Lamb, but that's a lot more for acoustic-y sets. Me and my friends think the KOKO smells of hot pigs, haha! Did you not get that? We're front row kind of girls though so I guess it's probably different down at the front.
ReplyDeleteI've seen my favourite band play 20+ times, HAH. But it's never enough.
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I'm not even sure what hot pigs smell like haha! My favourite venue is Brixton Academy. It's my spiritual home!
DeleteAhhh Taking Back Sunday :) My boyfriend and I met at one of their gigs in Bristol back in 2006. Gutted I couldn't make it to Koko for last nights show, but glad you had fun!
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2006 was the best year for emo!
DeleteKoko is a great venue - I've seen a couple of gigs there. Glad you enjoyed yourself. It looks like fun!
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It was lovely! I can't believe I hadn't been there before!
DeleteEEEEEEEEMMMMMMMMOOOOOOOO I believe I lowered the tone. Camden don't like wierdos waving at them. Also my legs hurt Xox
ReplyDeleteYou ALWAYS lower the tone! I had SUCH a sore throat the next day! Mental maths test was torture haha! xox
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ReplyDeleteOH GOD I BET IT WAS AMAZING.
Would have been better if you were there!
ReplyDeleteI am so jealous! I saw TBS many many years ago in Cardiff and I really want to see them again.
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