Thanks, lipglossed. Here, here, Eamonn! You and I marching over there, we'd be a really menacing duo I think Nick called out his review of the St Anne's Park gig on Twitter. See Candida mentioning the St Anne's Park gig in her interview and how good it was because everybody knows it was. He really seems to have a particular issue with Pulp. Isn't it great to have the Internet nowadays and you needn't pay heed to these critics and see other people loved it also. Who is he anyway? Let's hear his albums, see his shows. Miserable you know what.

Jarvis seems to feel the cold looking at previous instagram pics like when they were doing Isle of Wight 2 years ago. He'll be freezing here. Was out for a walk earlier and it's nippy! 7pm for Lisa O Neill. It's an early start! Thank god it's the bumper set for Dublin too. Cannot wait. Unlike Eamonn I've been soaking up every spoiler!

Might be the best I ever saw them.

You did! Too knackered for one of my overly-long posts but it was an absolute dazzler.

So glad I refrained from spoilers as when then surprises arrived they were gleefully received. Thank you Nick and Mark for getting the Jarvis to be more Hardcore.

But actually, more than the song choices - having the core members start the second half in front of the curtains was the highlight and genuinely emotional. Those four funny Northerners have such a uniquely shared history.

And how warm of Pulp to finish on A Sunset, by inviting the rest of the extended family out in front for the final number.

It was lovely to finally meet the (only?) other Irish Bar Italian, Jean - and her mam - and briefly Ester and Giles afterwards - I knew they'd be at the barrier! Sorry Sabrina (?), only realised I recognised you afterwards!

My feet are phucked but they'll be fine by Friday so bring on London.

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no new song?

I love the idea of Jarvis sat reading PulpWiki, particularly after all the work we put into it.

Unlike Eamonn, I'd looked at every single spoiler available! I knew what to expect but it was still amazing. Great atmosphere. Great crowd around us singing nearly everything and giving it socks. I got maybe closer than ever but I can never get a decent pic. I don't take many. There's loads of great ones online anyway!

Was over to the left at Mark's side and when some people left after CP we got even closer. Candida is gas coming out with her prosecco

Really moving having them do SC as a 4 piece. Brilliant intro from Jarvis! I don't know what to say besides they were absolutely fantastic. The production is second to none. They put on a show visually and aurally. They just keep getting better.

I would have loved to have heard Hymn of the North and, of course, 59 Lyndhurst Grove but happy with Dishes also. This is Hardcore is spectacular with the string section. I just have no words other than it was amazing. If they were doing a second night I'd be right there again!

Lovely to meet you, Eamonn. I don't know about you but I am absolutely knackered today! So dehydrated because it was so hot in there!

Ooh, you're right! They got someone else to cover it, praise be. I passed the Irish Times building this morning and was considering lobbing an egg at the sign but I refrained.

Thanks Laura, for righting the wrongs of your colleague.
Here it is unpaywalled:

https://archive.ph/Qr8Ht

If we end up with Dishes in Manchester instead of Seconds or 59 Lyndhurst Grove (!!!) Im gonna be pissed.

Dishes sounded so good so don't be too disappointed.

That's a good point re is it loser stays on! Well, I hope ye pick 59 Lyndhurst Grove for Candida
We know they've also soundchecked Party Hard so maybe that'll be an option at some point too.
59 Lyndhurst Grove or We Are the Boyz - That's a tough one bit I think I'd say We Are the Boyz!
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You had to cheer/clap/make noise basically as loud as you could for your choice! Got the sense too that perhaps not too many knew 59 Lyndhurst Grove. Interesting to see what the choice is in London because I had been thinking it'd be the same as it was in Glasgow.