Underwhelming Presence supported by strong Band Production
by CJ on 11/8/23The Fillmore - San FranciscoNot only was the show delayed for more than thirty minutes without notice, but the opener admitted to not having a proper soundcheck prior to the showtime, resulting in audio delays & mismanagement. On top of the emerging crowd, there was already a stunt of a fainted audience member nearly ten minutes into the opener's set. Having a disappointing setlist for nearly 55 minutes, Alina's performance was truly a lip-synching spectacle, with a strong encore of band players and lead vocals stealing the brief of a show. Once singing live in parts, the vocals resembled very poorly compared to the studio version. Regardless, having to walk the backdrop for nearly every song and have a drink, would be understandable had there been intense choreography and belting throughout! Sonically, her vocal presence was missing through live production, as this is not the first time her performances have exuded such lukewarm matters. The Keep Me In Love Experience was only five stops overall to not have been demised such a condensed performance.