Belle and Sebastian brought distinctly Scottish conditions to two shows at Rooftop at Pier 17 during Memorial Day Weekend, with cold, soggy weather and temperatures in the 50s. Stuart Murdoch joked about recording a second album in pissing rain. The tour marked the 30th anniversary of their first two albums released in 1996, with Tigermilk performed on Friday and If You’re Feeling Sinister performed on Saturday. Despite near-canceling due to Saturday’s conditions, the show delivered a joyous, fun experience. If You’re Feeling Sinister was played in full, with the crowd singing and dancing, and Murdoch wearing a pantomime horse head for “Judy and the Dream Horses.” After a break, the band returned for a second set featuring songs from across their catalog.
"“This new band Belle and Sebastian have decided to record their second album in the pissing rain,” frontman Stuart Murdoch told the crowd. “But maybe it'll give the album a certain je ne sais quoi. ”"
"What a treat to hear If You're Feeling Sinister, a perfect album, played in full, with the crowd singing along and dancing up a storm. The whole album was a highlight, from “The Stars of Track and Field” to “Judy and the Dream Horses” (which had Murdoch donning a pantomime horse head for the song's second half), and the band, decked out in rain gear, seemed to be having almost as much fun as the audience."
"Belle and Sebastian took a break, toweled off, and returned for a second set drawn from the rest of their catalog that included “Chickfactor,” “Sukie in the Graveyard,” “Lord Anthony,” and “Funny Little Frog.” There were alternates listed on the band's printed setlists, giving them options, and while I would've loved to have heard Dear Catastrophe Waitress ' Squeeze-esque “Stay Loose” instead of “Funny Little Frog,” there are really no qualms about the songs we got."
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