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Culture Club in Dublin: Do You Really Want to Hurt Me sends them wild, but the Boy George show peaks too early
As show entrances go, it is as good as it gets. A wall of video screens shudders into life accompanied by the unmistakable voice ofscolding: “You turn if you want to.” A distorted montage of footage features a snippet of a Boy George interview, which is greeted by wild applause. As Thatcher’s infamous “This lady’s not for turning” quote booms across the room, George emerges from a red phone box and starts singing White Boy, the opening track of Kissing to Be Clever.
The performance and musicianship is highly impressive, but the set list flags in performing both albums in such a linear fashion. The thrill of not knowing what track is coming next is sorely absent. If it wasn’t for Boy George’s quips, this would be little more than a fancy playback. Lacklustre choices for encores, including a B-side, an unreleased out-take, and a souped up cover version of Get it On by T-Rex, end the night on a flat note. Upon realising the hits are well and truly over, many head towards the exits.
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