Same Old Boring Setlists

Colint, I'm sorry my message was not clear. Just for context: I'm one of those early fans, you know. I was very skeptical and critical of In Dream at first but it grew on me and I learned to appreciate it. Even though I don't like Editors as much as before, and even though Violence is not my kind of music I still give a ton of credit to their songwriting ability, even though the direction and production have left me a bit unsatisfied.
One of the things I like more about them is that they do whatever they want, that's the thing I admire the most about musicians. Take Tom Waits, my favorite musician, he's a great example. when I said should I meant it as a good idea that could please both parties, old and new. Of course I want them to play what they like, but the songs I mentioned are so good and still appreciated by so many people that I think these "predictable" setlists could easily be avoided. But what do I know? Lockey and Elliot would have to work on most of them so I see why they keep playing the same things over and over again. I'm happy that at least the songs they play are all good. Clarification of terms is important, I want you to see my point as a suggestion, not a condemnation. Deep down I believe they would like to play some rarities, but practical constraints plus "the will of the fans" makes it a bit difficult especially now that they've changed direction into a more pop-electronic one and want to keep that going successfully.
I hope it is clear now. All the best!

So Belong has been added to the set (not really a surprise considering its been on all the previous setlists but not played.

Cold and Magazine have been moved into the encore and Racing Rats has been moved to the main set.

Would be nice if they switched Belong and Counting Spooks up from night to night but I don't think they'll be playing CS based on previous interviews.

NSBTW also made its tour debut last night at Antwerp with Smokers being dropped.

Well, 4 shows done, and 4 times the exact same setlist...is it that hard to just rotate 1 or 2 songs each night?

I wasn't there, but I'm going to see them in Cologne this Sunday and in Amsterdam on Tuesday and it would be nice to just have at least 1 different song on the setlist. 

I'm not sure the last time I saw Editors play the exact same set of songs twice in a row when I've seen them. Maybe it hasn't even happened.

The band changes setlists sometimes in the middle of a tour. (In 2013, they came to the UK after Europe and played the first show with the European setlist which went down like a lead balloon. Aaah Margate, I love you. Not Editors' finest hour though.)

Songs get skipped because of technical problems. (See London, and also London.)

They always play NSBTW in Belgium. (See Belgium.)

Shows mix up a little between albums / tours anyway.

If you really have a problem with "the same setlist", maybe Editors aren't the band for you, or you should try going less. I think Editors should mix *something* up at every show, but it's not as easy as just saying it.

I completely understand where everyone is coming from, but as an American fan who doesn't get the luxury of seeing their shows four times in a row (calm down, Jealousy!) I like that there's a relatively predictable set list that I can envision and get excited about. Anyway it helps you know what you're getting into? Also I just don't know how realistic it would be to expect a lot of songs that they wrote 13 or so years ago. People grow, bands grow. I get nostalgic about other bands and wish I could hear first album songs played live too, but I can understand bands move on, and want to concentrate on things they've worked on more recently. It might have more meaning for them now. Anyway. I don't know what I'm trying to say really. I just know that the very scant amount of opportunities I get to see Editors play live means that I'm going to be thrilled with whatever they play. 😋🖤

I can't stand Papillon anymore!