evidence: The amount of animosity towards Morrissey recently has been somewhat of a surprise, considering the enthusiasm with which he is also loved, sort of like Kanye except with a shorter creative peak. Opener Tom Jones, which made sense when you consider the loungey-ness of Moz at this point in his career, has had a completely opposite career arc. Jones has never been considered a creative genius or cultural apex, but he has endured through hard work and smarts. With a career spanning 50 years, Jones plays a set nearly half-full of covers, including a version of "Bad As Me" by Tom Waits, and his own favorites. "Delilah" was such a favorite that the particularly drunk were still requesting it long after it had been performed. "It’ Not Unusual", though, received the biggest reception I may have ever heard at a concert, where an entire arena exploded with joy. Upon finishing, Jones spoke about the half-century that has gone by since that song became his first hit. He then turned his back to the audience and walked toward the back stage, talking to himself as much as anyone, adding, "And it still sounds good."