Editors

A brilliant, brilliant concert in Zagreb. The previous one - in 2014 - was excellent and I honestly thought it would not be matched, especially since the new album did not sit well with me. I've seen Editors three times before and I thought I've seen it all. Boy, was I wrong.

From the first second, it was simply awesome. The band seemed to be in a good mood, the sound was crisp and clear, and the venue was packed. I could try to find words to describe the performance - energetic, taut, exuberant - but no words can do it justice.

The choice of songs was almost a greatest hits list. I particularly liked the acoustic version of Smokers Outside the Hospital Doors, with Racing Rats and Papillon close second in terms of sheer brilliance. Almost two full hours fantastic music from a fantastic band with more than a handful of magic moments.

I honestly don't remember enjoying Tom's signing that much in previous concerts, either. I could not help wondering what made his singing so much better, and I don't have an explanation. Maybe I was just overwhelmed.

This concert easily makes it into my top ten list of all time, maybe even top 5, and I've been to a few concerts in my life.

I am slightly afraid of the next Editors concert, as I don't see how they can do better than this :-).

Editors, possibly the most underrated band there is?
Tom Smith and the band closed their tour of the UK in Nottingham last November to a sold out Rock City crowd. Performing tracks from their latest album, 'The Weight Of Your Love,' as well previous releases such as 'The Back Room,' 'An End Has A Start' and 'In This Light On This Evening,' Editors played out a spotless set to an ever pleased Nottingham crowd.
Highlights from the set being 'Fingers In The Factories,' 'All Sparks,' 'Bullets,' 'Bones,' 'Formaldehyde' and undoubtedly the set closer 'Papillon.' From start to end Editors wowed the crowd, raised them from the ground and got them all singing in chorus with lead singer Tom. Editors are one incredible and mind blowing band, even more so live and most definitely deserve a lot more acknowledgement as well to be headlining festivals all over the world, a band with a catalog of brilliant albums such as Editors would usually be on the Pyramid at Glastonbury on the Sunday night, but unfortunately for Editors it hasn't yet turned out that way. But if Michael and Emily Eavis where to have been at Rock City, Editors would've been first on the bill without a doubt.

Last year at Latitude Festival one English rock band from Stafford performed a sub-headline spot that dwarfed all other performers of the Friday in Henham Park. The quintet had been cruelly billed bellow new kids on the block Two Door Cinema Club which seemed unjust as Editors have over a decade of experience working the live circuit and festivals. A short few days before the event TDCC were forced to pull out and the band found themselves opening for controversial pop songstress Lily Allen.

The atmosphere was mixed from the offset as the pop fans gather for their spots whilst the hardcore rock fans huddle around the barrier. In the open air of the Obelisk Arena the band wins over even the most uninterested of bystander with immaculate renditions of their hits including 'All Sparks' and 'Papillon' whilst successfully showcasing new material in the form of 'Nothing' and 'A Ton of Love'. It was a difficult billing at the best of times yet Editors capitalised on the free nature of the festival and their heightened platform to win over the entire event and by the sounds of shouted choruses to 'Smokers Outside the Hospital Doors' it would seem they succeeded.

Editors were amazing. Although I expected a more "falling in love" type of concert, I was amazed to attend a very energetic and party live show! Tom Smith was at his best and the new album integrated very well with the rest of the setlist. The only backdrop of the show was the problem in the sound (probably coming from some cables) which pissed off not only the audience but the band themselves. You wouldn't expect such issue arising at a venue such as Apollo but still.. Overall if it wasn't for this issue, it would have been an amazing night.

Absolutely fantastic concert in Barcelona, at Razzmatazz. A small venue but with great athmosphere and a perfect sound!

Editors proved to be very talented and great live performers. The setlist was just perfect, combining In Dream songs with all time favourites.

The Twilight Sad supported the band and provided a set with 7 fantastic songs, especially those from their fantastic last album.

Read my Editors concert review in my blog:

https://carlesaleix.wordpress.com/2015/11/19/editors-the-twilight-sad-live-in-barcelona/

Very disappointing concert after seeing them live several times before and being really impressed with the band. The sound was murky, with the bass far too dominant that it drowned out all other instruments. Previous shows had a changing pace with a great mix of rock, electronic and acoustic based songs. This time it was unrelenting noise and a lack of subtlety. With the exception of Russell Leetch who smiled throughout the gig, the band seemed to be going through the motions of yet another performance. Hoped for better.

My all time favourite band, can't understand why they are still so underrated, it's almost ridiculous. They never cease to amaze me with every show. Went to see them in Budapest, convinced they were supposed to play in a certain location but ended up playing in a totally different one, so a bit unsatisfied with the organiser... but in the end it didn't even matter that much, because I got to see the most amazing show on my birthday. A ton of love for my Editors!

Real shame PA problems affected the performance up until that this was great..appreciate it wasn't bands fault but some kind of apology rather than just trudging off with little communication would have been nice..gave up the ghost for the trek home after 20 mins waiting without any communicatuion..poor communication to a crowd gagging to see the band perform.. Probably won't bother again, more bands out there that appreciate their fans and not so precious.

Editors were fantastic!
Great band, great choice of songs.
They were awesome and played great music I really enjoyed the concert.

The only BAD - thing was the VENUE.
Marble Factory/ Motion Bristol- during the concert I felt like been in the OVEN! It was too hot and too humid!
There is no ventilation and I am not exadurating it was possibly 40’C where you could barely breathe.

Unfortunately it all went wrong for editors at hammersmith, from song 1 the sound gremlins embarassed the band. Im guessing there were no problems at sound check. To have an unscheduled 20 min break in your gig is a complete nightmare. The crowd stuck it out and made the most of it. The Fans who love editor's will still love them but sadly will remember the gig for the sound problems.