Early in the set, they play “Complainer” from their 2019 album, New Age Norms 1.  “You say you want to change this world / Well, you must really believe in magic / Stand up and show them who you are / Don’t sit around and complain about it.” This a great tune that gets the sold out crowd dancing.

Next up is “So Tied Up”, which they recorded with Bishop Briggs. “So (so tied up) / We’ve been here before / So (so tied up) / You want something more / Lover, best friend, my worst enemy / You know I won’t let you get away.” This track has such a great beat and it keeps the great vibe going.

They close their set with “First” from their 2014 album, Hold my Home. This is their most popular song on Spotify with over 257 million streams. “First you get close, then you get worried / You wanna light it now, the candle from both ends.” It’s a giant sing-a-long for this one.

The encore begins with “Love is Mystical” from their 2017 album, LA DVINIE. “Love is mystical / Love will break the chains / You might feel invincible / And you might be afraid / Light in darkness will show you the way / Give you the power to believe again”. This one is a rocker and the audience eats its up!

They finish the night with “Something Is Not Right With Me” from their 2008 album, Loyalty to Loyalty. “I tried to call you collect / You said you would not accept / Your friends are laughin’ cause / Nobody uses pay phones.”

At the end, the audience leaves with giant smiles on their faces after a great night of music.

See the Cold War Kids full setlist here.

Quinn Delaney