This is a review sent into us by a fan who attended the Seattle, Washington Crue Fest 2 show. We reviewed the Crue Fest 2 in Camden, which you can find here. We thought that the Crue was outplayed and outperformed by Godsmack. That seemed to be the general sentiment of everyone who attended the show, which you can see in the comment section. But I wasn't sure if that was opening night jitters or just problems that usually come with opening night.

Reader Scott sent in this review of his experience from Seattle. His review seems to give weight to our review. Check it out and you will find the Crue Fest setlist below:

"Now it is Seattle's turn. I was at the White River amphitheater last night. It was the night of my 43rd birthday and The Crue came to help me party. I have seen Crue twice in the 80's and always remembered what a great rock and roll party it was. My wife had never seen them and has waited for years for the show. She just read the Heroin Diaries and was in a true concert mood.
We arrived at the show a little late and miss [Theory of a ] Dead Man but could hear them from the parking lot as we drank some pre concert Jesus juice. They sounded good for what they are. Say what you want about them. They are a fun band that appeal to a wide range. And they sell records.

We made our way into the show and I was very surprised at all the empty seats I was seeing. But I guess we are in hard times and money is tight. On for my beer before Godsmack. WoW, $9.00 FOR A BEER!! Anyway, GODSMACK hits the stage and KICKED ASS. From first note to the final cord I was very impressed. I have seen over 125 shows in my life and these guys had me from the start. The drummer who I haven't any idea his name even beat the hell out of the skins. The band was tight and into it. If I have one complaint it was the volume wasn't loud enough. That's something that goes with being a opening band I know. But, Godsmack wasn't a true opening band as it was. Maybe the Crue thought that would help them out. Nope.

Sadly, CRUE SUCKED. I can't believe I am saying it but it is true. It wasn't just the Godsmack being that good. Crue sucked. The guitar solo was more like a 13 year old learning to play. No skill at all just plain sad. Even the lights were aimed badly. They used bright clear lights like you see used to shine on the crowd sometimes at other shows. Except they used them all show long. Maybe from the pit or the flat in front of the stage it was ok. But for most of the seats and the Grass area it was so bright you couldn't see anything on stage. Not even Tommy's ego. My guess is that Motley Crue thought they could go without rehearsing much if any at all for this tour. They figure they can just stumble through the tour, collect a boat of cash and do it again next year. Ummmm, Don't think so Vince. They aren't even gonna get respect from these two. I can say I am happy to have gone to GODSMACK FEST 2009. They did make me a fan for sure. That's what happens when you have talent, passion and give a crap about your fans I guess."

Godsmack setlist

Whiskey Hangover
Faceless
Bad Religion
Straight out of Line
Re-Align
Time Bomb
Awake
Moon Baby
The Enemy
Keep Away
Speak
Voodoo
Bella de Los Tambores
Whatever

Encore:

Good Time Bad Times (Led Zeppelin cover)
I Stand Alone

Motley Crue setlist

Dr. Feelgood
Slice of Your Pie
Rattlesnake Shake
Kickstart My Heart
Without You
Same Ol' Situation (S.O.S)
Sticky Sweet
She Goes Down
Don't Go Away Mad (Just Go Away)
Time for Change
Mick Mars Guitar Solo
Wild Side
Saints of Los Angeles
Live Wire
Looks that Kill

Encore

Home Sweet Home
Girls, Girls, Girls