Holy shit. The guy who said there are no words is the closest to spot on there is. I've seen NIN about 20 times across the last 15 years, and none came even close to this. I noticed the flow of the set right after Piggy, but Ruiner just confirmed where it was headed - HOLY FUCKING BIG MAN WITH A GUN!
It was hot as hell in there, and, while disappointed, not surprised there was no encore - I could barely stand on my way home, I can only imagine how the band felt. I can only imagine what happens at the next two Terminal 5 shows and beyond. They've given themselves a tall task with what transpired tonight.
Aaaaaaaaaand, I was lucky enough to grab a setlist - The Big Come Down was after Suck and not played.
Also, the bottom was torn off after HLAH, which leads me to believe there was an encore, and they just couldn't muster the energy - especially since the techs first brought out extra mic stands and mics before taking the stage down.
Thanks so much to Trent and the band for an incredible night, and for 20 years of amazing memories. Personally, I had felt like the Wave Goodbye tour was lacking... but these last two nights prove that they GET IT, they know how much this means to us, and the next 10 days of shows are going to be truly special.
See y'all on Tues and Weds... and wishing I could be in Chicago and LA with all ya lucky bastErds
Andrew