I find it somewhat lame that a band will leave the stage knowing 100% that they are going to come back out for at least one more song. It feels very performative to do that fake “goodbye we love you!” And then come back out.

I feel like if the crowd is loud enough for an encore then give them what they ask for but nowadays they leave the stage for .2 seconds and then come back no matter how loud the crowd is.

Does anyone else feel this way or am I just jaded?

Edit: okay maybe performative was the wrong word to use. I understand they’re putting on a performance but when the crowd isn’t even calling for an encore then it feels odd to come back out for an encore

​Despite its American origins, "Mr. Brightside" is practically an unofficial national anthem in the UK—a song that’s universally loved, instantly recognisable, and guaranteed to get the whole pub singing. What is the equivalent song in your country (whether it's by a local artist or an international one)?

Legendary

I've listened to this song too many times to count over the past 20 years. It still gives me an odd sensation that I can only describe as tickling my brain.

Is it just because the starting notes alternate stereo sides?