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I'm not a fan of The Math either, but after seeing her perform it this time around, I kinda have a newfound appreciation for it! lol. I mean, I would prefer The Getaway or almost any other song over it, but her performances have been great. And also, even if it's not my fave, I'd rather she sang it than not. We would've gotten an extra song in Dublin. If she was giggling when the fans chanted The Getaway, it means she knows ppl want it. We just need to be louder and someone needs to request it while she's doing soundcheck!

I'm sorry to hear that!! Sending love your way ❤️

I still think it's criminal each album gets at least two songs each minus self-titled. The album was massively successful even though it had no single other than Fly. The Getaway is non-negotiable at this point, either that or SWOM. But I feel The Getaway would blend better with the overall vibe of the show. IMO, this setlist would be perfectly balanced with one more self-titled song + a special request every other night (from any of her past eras), and keep it for a few nights like she did with The Math.

Quick recap of the Dublin show. She was gorgeous and the performance was great. She always has that bubbly energy that is so contagious and it just lightens any room. On the flip side, I was a bit pissed she introduced Why Not as an actual request from the fans. Girl, we know it's been a staple since day one. Couldn't she at least play The Math? I was disappointed we didn't get any changes at all from the US tour setlist-wise. I want to think she'll add more as the dates progress, but still a bummer. At soundcheck, it seems she hinted that she'll do an actual European tour next year, so we'll have to see what happens with that. Oh and she had a Guiness. Unlike that Love & Hate interview where she didn't like it, this time she actually changed her mind and enjoyed taking a few sips, but still said it had a bitter aftertaste lol. Great show. IMO, SRBN London show was better energy-wise and just the whole vibe was so special it would've been hard to replicate, but I enjoyed it! She was super talkative with the crowd, telling us about some places she visited in Dublin, and kept expressing her gratitude for everyone in the room. Great show, can't wait for everyone in the UK to experience it!

Ugh, Dangerous To Know was such a sexy song back when I first listened to it 20 years ago haha. I remember being like "Hilary, what are you up to? That's no Lizzie anymore" That and the "standing naked in the room" from Underneath this Smile was like "Girl, she's growing up"

OMG the tea! Thanks so much @Duffaholic ! So so exciting to be a Duffer (yes, it is and forever will be Duffers for me) at this moment. A year ago, I would've literally laughed at anyone's face had they told me we'd be about to get her most active musical era since Dignity or even Most Wanted. Not expecting too much from the Deluxe, tbh. Probs a couple more "mamma of four with the hot husband" type of songs, very chill and in tune with LOS, but I AM excited to see she's literally recording new music for her next album already!! Having said that, I really need a new direction for the next era. I'm not part of the electro/dance hype train though. I would love more rock on the next album, something more alternative and fresh, but still pop. I feel she also shines best when singing her pop-rock tunes than any of the dance stuff on stage. Not asking for self-titled 2.0 even though it would be my dream, but something a bit more rooted in rock would make this gay pop-rock/alt stan VERY happy. Ugh, never cared about Pretty Ugly, tbh. We had over 10 years of her on TV, we need her to stay fully in music for at least one more era.

She's 100% teasing it. IT'S COMING.

Listening to the self-titled on the CD I bought back in 2006, not the reissue with the distorted sound, and it's such a masterpiece. The vocal production, the instrumentation, the lyrics, ughhh… I feel like it's criminally underrated. Hollywood Records really butchered the era from the get-go. The Getaway could've easily been a Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 back in 2004/2005. She sounds so good on heavy-guitar, mid-tempo bangers (Weird, Underneath This Smile, Shine, I Am). That's why I would love another pop-rock album from her, even if it sounded more like Most Wanted. On The Getaway right now and manifesting for it to be added to the setlist. Plus, it's a favorite of hers (she said it on the Dignity tour lol), she just needs to get over the spoken part lmao. Also, my god, streaming has completely skewed our perception of audio quality. CD sounds so much better! Go grab your old CDs, ppl.

I keep wondering why she is so against singing the spoken part, she did it in all her previous tours and it never sounded cringe or weird lol. Maybe she finds it awkward? She has made her band learn the song, so I'm pretty sure it will happen at some point, maybe not now, but hopefully for the European leg.

She keeps sidelining The Getaway but adds The Math, ugh...

OMG this was so epic, and her singing was super good as well. Didn't expect her to sing a whole verse on her own AT ALL. Also, the 2003-2004 Hilary taking over her made me so nostalgic. Her jumping and running around, her mannerisms, she's still there. THE FEELS 😭 Can we please have her make another pop-rock album? At least a one time for old times sake. I feel she'd kill it.

Omggggg, THE WAY WE ARE WINNING. I'll scream at the top of my lungs if she performs The Getaway. I'll do the spoken part any day lol.

I love TMTWH, and I wouldn't mind if she swapped You, From The Honeymoon every now and then, even though it's one of my favorites. But TMTWH is SO relatable, just like Holiday Party. I really need some changes to the setlist, though. As exciting as the tour is, it's gotten a bit boring knowing it's the exact same show every night. I wouldn't be complaining if she played 24 songs and it included all of our favorites, but there is room for improvement, and there's definitely room for surprise songs. We need to hear The Getaway, Stranger, AAY, Tattoo, SWOM, and a surprise thrown into the mix every now and then. She needs to keep the momentum alive, and the best way to do it is to have people guessing what trick she's got up her sleeve for the night. Imagine if all of a sudden we hear, "Everyone knows that I'm ten feet under, till you come along and brighten my day." I'd sh#t my pants lol. She's doing GREAT, and really putting a lot of effort into singing live. I can see it more and more, date after date, how much her actual voice shines through compared to the SRBN shows. Also, I would LOVE to see her with straight hair again. I love the waves, but she needs to change it up every now and then. Hell, why not put on the clip-on Lizzie reboot bangs every now and then? LOL. We need more variety in that regard as well.

Ugh I saw them too. We've only had three albums in the last 20 years. Break is NOT something we want. We need at least another album in the next couple of years. Hopefully she no longer uses Twitter lol.

Maybe they're filming for the docu series? I'm not giving up on that yet lol

I'm so happy we're witnessing what her actual live singing sounds like after so many years. We got small hints in the Most Wanted Tour, the AAY and Tattoo live performances, but her voice seemed a lot more cracked and fragile during 2014. She sounds so full and strong now! She's belting those notes! We can FINALLY say she can actually sing and it wasn't all just a show all those years ago. I'm such a proud fan, little me would be so happy to hear this

Solid point. But it is frustrating regardless lol. I am still wondering why Hilary confirmed there would be M&Gs when all you get is a group photo with her on the stage. I wish there had been a higher-tier pass with Soundcheck+ individual photo. I guess something related to logistics, or the fact that M&Gs are not a thing anymore like they were 12 or 13 years ago. Excited to see some changes on the setlist. I'm guessing it'll happen after the 10th show, where she adds AAY and maybe Tattoo. Also, Anywhere But Here, you're cute, but it's time to let a real classic like The Getaway take your place.

Why on earth won't they allow fans to record videos during soundcheck? I can't think of a good reason for it. I bought the Soundcheck pass, but I'm beginning to wonder if it's even worth it. Of course I'd love to hear Tattoo and AAY, but I'd also love to be able to record them and keep them for myself, rather than have the memory eventually fade. Maybe things will be different in Europe and they'll let us record? I mean, we're not even getting early entry to the venue, we're assigned random seats that will be far from the stage. I'm glad I'm attending another show with Early Entry, but I'm starting to regret buying the Soundcheck package.

We used to pray for times like this! It seemed like something impossible to witness back in the 00s. I want to believe it's 100% live, maybe she's still singing over a pre-recorded live, but it's so convincing I choose to believe lol

I love the harness straps on the dress. I think it also gives it that rock-ish twist that is great for songs like Fly, Growing Up and ABH. I would love to see a black variation of her outfits too. Hopefully there's more variety in the coming dates.

Her PJ outfit of Night 2 with the AOL logo on the back is as millennial as you can get, and I LOVE HER FOR THAT!

She soundchecked Tattoo last night!

WDAMO was never really her song to begin with, and I don't think it's a quintessential song in her catalogue, to be honest. Younger Hilary would've never wanted to perform it. Now, it's more about nostalgia than anything else. It's a chance to wrap up a long-awaited comeback and bring things full circle to where it all began. It also fits the bubbly, light-hearted tone of this show. It would've never made sense on the Most Wanted or Dignity tours. Does it work for this tour? Absolutely. Should it be performed on future tours? Probably not. Once this era is over, I think it should be retired again and left as a special moment tied to this particular comeback.

I did say young 🤣 And yes to that! The Mature MV outfit was goals! And this came to mind as well

I love her outfits overall, and I think most of them fit each act really well. My only criticism is that the styling sometimes leans a little too much into "woman in her 60s playing yacht rock" rather than a 38-year-old. It's giving young granny energy. I'd love to see more youthful, playful pieces mixed in. The encore outfits are perfect for Mature and WDAMO, and the jeans/cargo looks in the first act work great too. But I'd love to see more skirts, shorts, fitted tank tops, leather jackets, and honestly… more black. A lot of the wardrobe is very bubbly, sparkly, and shiny, which sometimes feels disconnected from parts of her catalog and overall musical identity. I'd love to see her lean into some edgier looks that better complement the pop-rock side of her music. I'm not saying she needs to dress like a teenager, but something closer to what Ashley Simpson has been doing in her recent Vegas shows would be a great middle ground: age-appropriate, stylish, modern, and still a little rock-and-roll. Even the Dignity tour, her most dancey-electronic era, has a lot of that edginess seamlessly blended in. I would like more of that back.