Yaz, Psychedelic Furs at Pacific Amphitheater on July 24, 2008

Better Than: trying to find that 1980's cassette mix tape in your garage.

Download: Nobody's Diary (Origin of Essex Remix) from the Official Yaz Homepage

"You have been brilliant, we have been Yaz.". Alison Moyet (Vocals) couldn't have said it any better as Yaz closed out their brief tour of the U.S. at the Pacific Amphitheater.

The Psychedelic Furs rolled out their impressive collection of hits to warm up the enthusiastic crowd. Richard Butler's (Vocals) distinctive ash strewn voice melds perfectly with their yearning songs. Mars Williams's (Saxophone) jugular vein nearly exploded as he tore into the saxophone drenched intro of "Heartbeat". I had to pick myself off the ground when they dusted off "Am I Wrong" which was from Richard's former band Love Spit Love. Richard went into his trademark 360-degree twirls for a sparkling rendition of "Ghost In You". Beach balls were making the rounds in the orchestra area as "Love My Way" ejected all of the audience from their seats. "Pretty In Pink" turned into an informal meet and greet as overzealous fans rushed to the stage to have their picture taken with Richard Butler. It was one heck of an opening set as the bar was raised high.

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