From: Jack Cooper Wow. I had been envious of accounts I had heard where EC gave really *intense* shows. The two previous shows I had been to (The horse manure palace at Toronto's CNE, 1982 and Kingswood, 1991) were professional but lacking the extra bit of magic displayed Friday night in Kingswood (Toronto). I had the uncanny sensation that EC knew this would be his last tour with the Attractions- they certainly played like it was their last time around, and EC's comment before "All the Rage" that it had been a while since they had been together in Toronto, and didn't know when (or if) they would ever return, seemed to imply they were aware of this. Concert Nits: Very few. EC sounded decidedly off-key during "Pony Street" and "London's Brilliant Parade", leading me to wonder whether there were some monitor problems earlier on. These are both relatively new songs and contain non-trivial intervals to sing, so it would make sense that these would be candidates for missteps. High Points: Many. EC seemed to be clearly enjoying himself, and the band was extremely tight. I'm really glad I had a chance to hear Steve Nieve once again- his playing was nothing short of inspired and brilliant all night. Among EC's noted pursuits in the last few years of learning to drive, read music and learn classical chamber music, he must have surely spent time practising his guitar chops. His playing was inventive enough to make me forget about Marc Ribot's contributions on the last tour. Equally impressive were the care and reverence placed equally on older and newer material. "Party Girl", "Alison", "What's So funny .." were faithful arrangements, but there was genuine care and passion behind each of these plus the other older songs. We were indeed treated to the Attractions' backup vocals on "20% Amnesia", as well as previously mentioned medleys of "Tracks of my Tears" and "Tears of A Clown" tacked on to the end of "Alison", snippets of "Tequila" and "My favourite things", and a very tender version of "Deep, Dark Truthful Mirror". "Lipstick Vogue" and "Beyond Belief" were killers. Set List: (I don't remember the order, only the contents:) Watching The Detectives Alison Pump It Up (Closing Song) You Belong To Me Hand In Hand (Opening Song) Lipstick Vogue Radio, Radio Accidents Will Happen Party Girl What's So Funny 'bout Peace, Love and Understanding? Clubland New Lace Sleeves Beyond Belief Man Out Of Time I Hope You're Happy Now (Or am I hallucinating that I heard this?) Honey, Are You Straight Or Are You Blind? Deep, Dark Truthful Mirror Veronica Puppet Girl Pony Street Kinder Murder 13 Steps Lead Down Clown Strike You Tripped At Every Step Still Too Soon To Know 20% Amnesia Sulky Girl London's Brilliant Parade My Science Fiction Twin Rocking Horse Road Just About Glad All The Rage I honestly can't remember if they performed "I Hope You're Happy Now" or not- I could use some memory assistance here, as well as a reminder of the set order.