Glastonbury 2023

Crooked_rain said:
Arctic Monkeys seem to be getting a lot of stick. I don't really understand it. yeah they have changed but I think it's the fact they evolved musically and in their style is part of the reason why they're still headlining Glastonbury.

had they just kept trying to recreate that first album, they would have probably faded away like most of the bands from that 2000s era and just become some nostalgia act for people in their thirties wanting to be 18 again for a night at the o2 academy or something.

Fair play to them I say, they were smart enough to know how stay on top in their game.

Then again maybe I'm being biased as I've been in band supporting them quite a few times and found them to be good lads. Turner isn't doing that crooner act off stage of course. Either way, I think if you take it for what it is then they put on a really good show, but if you're expecting Alex Turner to return to being a spotty teenager in a hoodie and jeans knocking out the first album tracks, then you're gonna be disappointed.

People also complaining that his voice isn't sounding like it used to. Well his crooning style voice is certainly put on for sure, but he probably isn't gonna sound like when he was 20 anyway. He's closer to 40 than 30 now. Sometimes I think people don't like to see musicians seeming older now because it reminds them that they are too.
Click to expand...
Their headline set a few years ago was one of the best i've ever seen at the festival
 
There is a light said:
Was just about to say I’m in a debate with a couple of arseholes about The Lathums @urban genie

Just good solid tunes imo
Click to expand...
I have to admit a mate is a massive fan and he knows his music, and I did say the 1st LP every song is listenable and not a baad one, but I just find it's becasue they soind like every indie band from 1990-2010 rather sounding like something new

Harmless and enjoyable jaunty music but not something I would buy as I have loads similar from years gone by.

watching now and would say toveveryone give them a watch.
 
The Lathams aren’t my cuppa tea. He’s got a decent voice but I don’t like the songs.
 
urban genie said:
I have to admit a mate is a massive fan and he knows his music, and I did say the 1st LP every song is listenable and not a baad one, but I just find it's becasue they soind like every indie band from 1990-2010 rather sounding like something new

Harmless and enjoyable jaunty music but not something I would buy as I have loads similar from years gone by.

watching now and would say toveveryone give them a watch.
Click to expand...
Haha he sounds like a secret fan
 
urban genie said:
I have to admit a mate is a massive fan and he knows his music, and I did say the 1st LP every song is listenable and not a baad one, but I just find it's becasue they soind like every indie band from 1990-2010 rather sounding like something new

Harmless and enjoyable jaunty music but not something I would buy as I have loads similar from years gone by.

watching now and would say toveveryone give them a watch.
Click to expand...

There's a halfway passable impression of Amy Winehouse on the Pyramid stage. Better than the Wigan pub band.
 
bigstanhibbert said:
Absolutely, young Rick has now set a high bar for the rest of the days acts. Sang well, played guitar and drums, engaged with the crowd. Thought Glastonbury organisers missed a trick by not putting Rick and The Luddites on another stage on another day.

Anyway at least Manics later
Click to expand...
Opening the pyramid is a sought after slot. He'll be playing woodies at 6 tonight with the Blossoms too.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Unread Posts

Don't have an account? Register now and see fewer ads!

SIGN UP
Back
Top
✖
  AdBlock Detected
Bluemoon relies on advertising to pay our hosting fees. Please support the site by disabling your ad blocking software to help keep the forum sustainable. Thanks.