Friday, August 25, 2006

Dispatches from the posh pit.

Hold your breath, folks. Globe reporter (and unabashed Justin Timberlake fan) Meredith Goldstein hopped a train and then a plane last night, just to catch Timberlake perform at a club show in Philly. Here's her report:

High points: Song called “What Goes Around,” which
borrows from “Cry Me A River,” and a funked-up,
‘80s-inspired tune called “Love Stoned” with ending so
good I was inspired to write down the note, “righteous
ending.”

Low points: None. He delivered. And he can play a
guitar and dance at the same time. So there.

What was probably more telling about Timberlake’s new
interests was the music the venue played when he
wasn’t on stage. It’s been said Justin picks those
tunes (I read that ‘Nsync played the Rolling Stones
before shows to please the crew). Thursday’s pre-show
soundtrack included music by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs,
Beck, Black-Eyed-Peas (pre-Fergie), and Modest Mouse.
The song that played when it was all said and done?
“The Scientist” by Coldplay. Deep.

Posted by Matt Shaer at 11:52 AM

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