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Emily's performance and the pivotal role of the song in the reformation of the band has to be the biggest reason why they choose to release this song in particular, I agree. Also true, Mike wouldn't say they release rubbish in a interview. But still, knowing how he and Brad are perfectionist, I have a hard time believing they would let it out on a widespread release if they truly saw it as a bad track and /or a demo. Like, a Deluxe is no LPU cd ^^' With that said, it's still the only true B-side of this era, meaning the band didn't choose it over any of the tracks of the standard album, meaning by default it's going to be a track they favor a bit less, and a track that probably did not get the final extra touch of polish-attention to details in comparison to other songs. But, in my opinion, this doesn't infer the band would dislike it. Else, again, I don't see them releasing it on a big official release.

I think the "Unshattered" thing is speculation. Mike has been quoted a few times saying they made a Deluxe because they felt the 3 songs were just as good as the rest of the album - otherwise they wouldn't have made any. But also, they felt they didn't had quite a single for it, and so, that's why UFTB got written after the album sessions. I think in one interview Mike implied they had couple of other things under the radar, but nothing that felt like "the single". My gut feeling is that, if they felt Unshatter was less good or "demo-like", they could easily have put another song in its place. While the band certainly prefers LYF (a favorite) and UFTB (the purposeful single), I wouldn't dismiss the idea of Unshatter being played later. Or maybe it won't, but that could also simply be because they've not nailed it during rehearsals.

I personally favor the band's approach. Mention of Chester in any show will always be bittersweet. While some special dates would call for it - Chester birthday is the obvious example - on other dates I find it more healthy to focus on the present and cultivate the fun atmosphere they've had during this recent tour. There is another aspect to it that I think is important to think about: every mention of Chester during a show could potentially give the vibe to Emily that "Remember, you are here because our legendary lead singer passed away. You're a substitute". Obviously it would never be meant like that, but bringing up the past in a repeated fashion could nevertheless be open to sensible interpretations. That said, I'm not sure Mike shutting down the "About Chester" interpretation of LYF was really needed. Even if it's not, I guess it doesn't hurt to let it open to interpretation. Not a criticism per se, just an observation.

I'll be there, see you in the pit folks, let's rock it out!!

To all of you lucky ones in Wembley - have a hell of a blast!!! And make the place completely explode on Two Faced, it's got to be as legendary as it can get!

I agree that the biggest issue with the 2014-2015 touring cycle was, by far, the lack of THP tracks being played. I mean, look at this touring cycle. It's for From Zero promotion, and it feels like it. So much material from the album, and everything else is added on top of that. Same for the 2017 shows, very OML centric, and the rest of the setlist was made so that it matches the theme : more ballads, etc. 2014-2015 felt like "Biggest hits featuring one or two random new tracks we'll shelve at the first opportunity". Come on. It was their "carnivore" tour, it should have felt like it, with 7-8 songs from the record being played on a constant basis. Something like "War" would have been pretty easy, in theory, to add to any set. Takes like 2 minute, and the solo could have been whatever live, it's not like it's very "purposeful" on the record either ^^' To some extend, the same issue plagued the Living Things cycle as well. So many tracks from that album left unperformed.

There is a somewhat strong likelihood no song from OML comes from the emotional context around it. We all know how music often works as a time machine, transporting you back in time to a certain point where you last heard or played a song. For example hearing a song that used to be on your teenage playlist brings back memories from highschool. The band last played OML songs during the 2017 tour. I bet that's a moment in time they'd prefer to avoid revisiting, for obvious reasons. Now, for sure, the OML material doesn't exactly fit with the rest of their setlist either - in comparisons to some of the THP material like KTTK - so that goes against it too. Friendly Fire wasn't played during the 2017 touring cycle, and only released in 2024, after some rework. It most likely wouldn't bring the band back to the summer of 2017, so it makes more sense it has been performed.

That 20-year old rule is really spot on actually 😀 I guess there need to be a generation in between, so that there is a disconnect with the past, so that it leaves space for the joy of rediscovering it. Nostalgia for the 2010's is not yet a big thing, while nostalgia for the 2000's, on the other end.... See you in 2032 for the next new wave of indie rock bands! ^^'

Insane moshpits during TF bridge at that show. Could be some of the craziest I've seen for LP. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srU-z6BNKWg

Given how rock orientated From Zero has been, I've had a feeling for a while the next LP could venture much more into alternative and Hip Hop territories. Compared to other possible roads (metal, electronic, pop), it somehow seems a bit more likely to me. Hip Hop is Mike biggest inspiration, yet there has never been a Hip-Hop focused record from LP. I guess Reanimation could count as the closest it got, but still.

After how they crushed Sonic Temple, I'm really eager to see how they'll do on this one.

Let you Fade is so dope. It has big flavours of Deftones, but also Turnstile, especially with how the verses sound and how Mike sing them. For sure a new favourite of mine.

They debuted IGYEIH and Emily freaking went in the pit during that beast of a song. YES.

Don't think it has to do with the heaviness and more with how 2010's pop the chorus sound, which is not a style that's for everyone, and also not what some people may want LP to sound like. I really like Stained personally.

Stained live is cool for the sake of completeness, i though the guitars in the verses added some edge as well. But I think Emily seems to struggle a bit to hit those notes, and fluctuate between them. May need additional practice, or may be just me.