I don't know what was the reason, but Mogwai played the gig with increased intensity and inspiration. Fear Satan, Ithica, Stop Coming To My House are one of the best versions they played in 2003.

This was my first Mogwai show and like all things I had no idea what to expect. Some DJ opened and then trails of the dead came on. The whole time everyone sat back not doing much. Around 30 minutes before Mogwai was suppose to come on everyone rush right to the front ( I was about 5-7 feet away from the stage). When the first song came on, it completely blew me away and make my 2 hour drive worth everything and more. Mogwai fear satan was awesome as always. Helicon etc etc. The closer was of course my father my king and while i have heard the song before at home it was no where near the rush I felt live. I dont know how else to describe it, but IT JUST ROCK. Stuart halfway to the song lost like 3 of his guitar strings and when the song ended he had like none left( he was still strumming it for all its worth though)! NOW THATS HARDCORE. To cap off the night, I even got the setlist!