Last night I watched the Crush tour dvd, the Giants stadium concert in 2001 and then listened to the Shepherds Bush cd from last september. it has to be said that there is a huge difference in the performances. Apart from there seeming to be more energy in the Giants stadium show, the performance itself seems to be better. I think is down to two reasons:

Firstly, it has been said that Jon smoked more when he was making films and this would obviously have smoked a lot from 1996/7 - 2000. Since he is probably smoking less now this is why his voice IS improving.

Secondly, in 2000 the band hadn't toured together for nearly four years and as good as they are were bound to be a bit rusty. Now that they have been back as a band for three years you can see the difference. Jons voice is back to where it was around 1995, and the band really seem to be having a great time on stage.

I say this as i think the more we get behind the band, the better the performances will get

Can't wait for Hyde Park!!