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Alternative/Indie Rock

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About

The word "soul" has been a thread woven into THE THE's history. From Matt Johnson's early explorations on "Burning Blue Soul" to the upcoming "Ensouled World Tour," the band has delved into the complexities of meaning, existence, and human connection.

Started in the late 1970s, THE THE began as a multimedia experiment, combining their love for musique concrète and traditional songwriting.

Early albums like "Soul Mining" showcased Johnson's multidimensional approach, while "Infected" tackled deeper themes such as desire and social issues. He wasn't afraid to push boundaries, even facing criticism for lyrics like "Armageddon Days Are Here (again)," which eerily predicted future conflicts.

Tragedy struck with the death of Johnson's brother, leading to a period of introspection and the album "Dusk." He later continued to explore different directions, including film music.

A long hiatus ended in 2017 with the documentary "The Inertia Variations," which prompted Johnson's return to the stage with "The Comeback Special" tour. Now, the Ensouled World Tour" in 2024 promises new songs and beloved classics, while fans speculate about the possibility of a new album on the horizon.

Setlists

  1. Ensoulment; Listening

    1. 1.Cognitive Dissident
    2. 2.Some Days I Drink My Coffee by the Grave of William Blake
    3. 3.Zen & the Art of Dating
    4. 4.Kissing the Ring of POTUS
    5. 5.Life After Life
    6. 6.I Want to Wake Up With You
    7. 7.Down by the Frozen River
    8. 8.Risin’ Above the Need
    9. 9.Linoleum Smooth to the Stockinged Foot
    10. 10.Where Do We Go When We Die?
    11. 11.I Hope You Remember (The Things I Can’t Forget)
    12. 12.A Rainy Day in May
  2. Retrospect; Dancing

    1. 13.Infected
    2. 14.Armageddon Days Are Here (Again)
    3. 15.The Sinking Feeling
    4. 16.Heartland
    5. 17.The Whisperers
    6. 18.Love Is Stronger Than Death
    7. 19.August & September
    8. 20.Slow Emotion Replay
    9. 21.This Is the Day
    10. 22.Icing Up
    11. 23.Dogs of Lust
    12. 24.Sweet Bird of Truth
    13. 25.Lonely Planet
  3. Encore

    1. 26.Uncertain Smile
    2. 27.GIANT
    1. 1.Some Days I Drink My Coffee by the Grave of William Blake
    2. 2.Kissing the Ring of POTUS
    3. 3.Slow Emotion Replay
    4. 4.Where Do We Go When We Die?
    5. 5.This Is the Day
    1. 1.Global Eyes
    2. 2.Sweet Bird of Truth
    3. 3.Flesh and Bones
    4. 4.Heartland
    5. 5.The Beat(en) Generation
    6. 6.Armageddon Days Are Here (Again)
    7. 7.A Long Hard Lazy Apprenticeship Of Doing Nothing (Poem from the Inertia Variations by John Tottenham)
    8. 8.We Can't Stop What's Coming
    9. 9.Beyond Love
    10. 10.Love Is Stronger Than Death
    11. 11.Dogs of Lust
    12. 12.Helpline Operator
    13. 13.This Is the Night
    14. 14.This Is the Day
    15. 15.Soul Catcher
    16. 16.Bugle Boy
    17. 17.Slow Emotion Replay
    18. 18.I Saw the Light (Hank Williams With His Drifting Cowboys cover)
    19. 19.Like a Sun Risin Thru My Garden
    20. 20.Infected
    21. 21.I've Been Waitin' for Tomorrow (All of My Life)
  1. Encore

    1. 22.True Happiness This Way Lies
    2. 23.Uncertain Smile
    3. 24.Lonely Planet
    1. -Intro Music
    2. 1.I've Been Waitin' for Tomorrow (All of My Life)
    3. 2.Bluer Than Midnight
    4. 3.Helpline Operator
    5. 4.Boiling Point
    6. 5.London
    7. 6.Pillar Box Red
    8. 7.Heartland
    9. 8.Flesh and Bones
    1. 1.Boiling Point
    2. 2.Voidy Numbness
    3. 3.Dogs of Lust
    4. 4.Helpline Operator
    5. 5.Global Eyes
    6. 6.Soul Catcher
    7. 7.This Is the Day
    8. 8.December Sunlight
    9. 9.Swine Fever
    10. 10.Phantom Walls
    11. 11.Love Is Stronger Than Death
    12. 12.Bluer Than Midnight
    13. 13.Armageddon Days Are Here (Again)