So on Saturday 26th November, I saw Pure Reason Revolution for what will be the final time.
And of course, mandatory set-list:
ACT ONE:
Aeropause
Goshen’s Remains
Apprentice of the Universe
The Bright Ambassadors of Morning
Nimos & Tambos
Voices in Winter / In the Realms of the Devine
Bullitts Dominae
He Tried to Show Them Magic! / Ambassadors Return
ACT TWO:
Blitzkreig (with elements of Disconnect)
Black Mourning
Les Malheurs
Valour
Deus Ex Machina
Last Man, Last Round
AVO
ENCOURE:
In Aurélia
The Twyncyn / Trembling Willows.
So, that now means that I will never see Golden Clothes/Disco live *sob*, and I was surprised about a few of the songs making an appearance on the list (LM, LR), and some not making the cut (Apogee), but overall it was a great set. It was lovely to hear He Tried to Show Them Magic! live,
and in fairness, when you get a band that has very few mediocre songs, it was always going to be difficult to make a set list that everybody would be happy with.
I must admit, I wasn’t all that up for going to see them on the night, due to being at work since 8am (which meant a 6am wakeup call), however, I knew I’d regret it if I didn’t go, but when I got there, in the same spot I always stand when I see PRR and I felt my anticipation raising higher and higher, I knew it was worth the long day. I sang along to every song, I danced, I shouted a request for Golden Disco, the band were on top form and looked happy, it was pretty damn amazing. You know you’ve had a good time when you wake up the following morning feeling like you’ve been hit by a bus, and your throat is red raw! I only got to speak to Jamie from the band after the gig, but he was really lovely. He’d remembered me from other shows, and asked me if I was going to the London show (I couldn’t unfortunately, and it’s now something I bitterly regret. If only I had more money!) and gave me a hug, so I was riding pretty high on that after the show.
But really, almost 2 weeks later, has it really sunk in, that it’s the end for Pure Reason Revolution. Which is a real shame, because their latest album was the most polished I had heard them, and I feel bad that this band never, ever got the attention that they really deserved, which leaves a bitter taste in my mouth knowing that was one of the primary reasons they split, with all of the band members on good terms with one another. Maybe it’s selfish of me to say, but I almost feel hard done by that I’m losing my favourite band because they just couldn’t get the break they were looking for, despite having one of the most solid, loyal fanbases I’ve witnessed.
So naturally, since the gig I’ve been playing all 3 albums on repeat, and I hope that one day they may decide to give it another crack and reform. Just remember guys, those electricity bills aren’t going to pay themselves.
♥: Roasting.
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On Monday, I met up with Emma after work, as a) I hadn’t seen her in ages and b) we wanted to do something to post-celebrate my birthday. Because I don’t finish work till 8 and I usually miss dinner as a result, I suggested going for a meal and then a drink or too, so we went to Wagamamas. I’d been craving ramen for a while and Emma had never been so it was a win-win situation. Plus! They do gyoza and coconut ice cream that is so amazing that it pales all others in comparison. D: Whilst we were waiting for the food to arrive, Emma gave me my presents! 
She bought me some beautiful earrings (as seen to the left.. except you can see more of the box/posts rather than the actual earrings but you get the picture hopefully D:) and also some Harajuku Lovers ‘Baby’ perfume, which I tried when I got home that evening and it smells gorgeous. I’m looking forward to my usual perfume, “Absinthe” to run out so I can start using this one regularly, haha. We then wait to Henry’s for a Tokyo Iced Tea, and the gorgeous barman was there again. UGHHHH. He’s so beautiful it makes my heart sing. We didn’t get served by him, but that’s probably for the best. Emma and I have concluded that theres probably a point in life where if I did get served by him again, ordering a drink wouldn’t be enough. I would simply have to touch his face.
Because I finished at 6 that night, and wanted to get showered and dressed up for my birthday, my dad had made reservations to go to Threeways (the Lebanese restaurant) at 8:45, leaving me plenty of time to gush about how nice my co-workers were, and to get my birthday get up on. I had originally had my eye on a gorgeous embellished khaki dress to wear for my birthday, but by the time I’d been paid, they had sold out of it. D: So I settled on this leopard print dress (left, you can also see the necklace I got for my birthday) instead, which actually looked really nice on me in the finish. It’s ironic really, I used to say that I’d never wear leopard print as it looks cheap and tacky. Now about 1/8th of my wardrobe is probably leopard print, haha!
Our next stop was to Henrys. I had originally wanted to go for a few cocktails, but I was so full after my meal, I decided to just have a simple drink… Champagne! But it’s okay, it’s a girls 21st, so it’s totally justified. Henrys, was basically dead. Nobody ever goes out on a Wednesday so we were the only people in there haha. But oh my God, the bartender was one of the cutest I’d ever seen. DDDD: So pretty! My dad also mentioned to him that it was my birthday… and I got my drink free! Haha. Being 21 has it’s perks ;D After my glass of champagne, I went home to eat my birthday cupcake and play some birthday Left 4 Dead 2. All in all, I had a good day!