I accompanied the wife to see The Specials on Saturday and despite not really knowing more than about 6 songs I really enjoyed it. I don't think the hyperbole surrounding the live shows is really merited but, as I am not huge fan, I do not possess the store of goodwill required for such occassions. Terry Hall manages to be charismatic without really doing anything, whenever he left the stage it was just not the same. As ever my enjoyment was marred by the f*ckin' camera phone cretins (I was in the nodding section by the sound desk so you know who you are). Why do people do this? You have paid handsomely to see the long awaited reunion only to spend all night staring into a small LED screen. Let me apprise these people of two few key facts; your shots will not come out and nobody is interested in your pathetic 'look where I am' email/picture messages. As an aside, am I alone in thinking that 40+ males in harrington jackets, burgundy doc martins, fred perry's and long sideburns is a bit sad? I saw Springsteen in the summer but resisted the temptation to tote the requisite 80's gear I would have worn when first becoming a fan during the 'Born in the USA' era.