Blogging...and Glastonbury (Day One)!
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Been meaning to do this for a while but things got in the way and I didn't have the internet at home. Throw in laziness and a nagging feeling that blogging may lead to other unnecessary internet activity and you can see the delay. But I've decide to forget my fears and try to keep people up to date with shows seen, and albums, singles, and anything else I'm listening to right now. So here we go and no better way to start than GLASTONBURY!
For those of you who don't know Glastonbury is the world's largest music festival and hosts 175,000 people over three days in southwest England. With over 200 acts on more than 10 stages, a circus and comedy tent, 'healing' field, other hippy crap and countless other sights, there is no shortage of things to do. But it is also notoriously rainy and this year was no different. But we don't go to complain about the weather so let's get to the bands. First up....
Modest Mouse
Johnny Marr is God! Prior to Modest Mouse hitting the stage it was a torrential downpour, but as they came on the rain let up. With a set built almost entirely from their last two albums, the band were polished and tight. The clouds even opened and let in the sun for 'Float On' before closing. As the band reached the climax to album highlight 'Spitting Venom' the rain began to drizzle and as they walked off the stage the rain once again poured. Bring back Marr! 7/10
The kids from Newmarket took to the stage and delivered a short set consisting of the entirety of 'A Lesson In Crime' and a number of new cuts (forthcoming album?). The band played well but seemed to lack the confidence needed to pull off the show they would like. Considering their tour schedule and the wealth of good new material played here they should be there in no time. 6/10
Super Furry Animals
Arriving on stage wearing a Power Rangers helmet, lead singer Gruff Rhys and co. powered through a 45 minute set consisting of tracks from all their albums. Though hardly the most exciting show I've ever seen, the band kept it light, frequently making jokes and delivering the hits. They closed with a rawkus version of 'The Man Don't Give A Fuck' which got everyone dancing and singing along. 7/10
Arcade Fire
The Big One! Though playing beneath Bjork on the Friday night, the Arcade Fire were easily the most anticipated band at Glastonbury and they did not disappoint. Starting with some of the more upbeat numbers off 'Neon Bible', the band slowly worked in more popular material from 'Funeral'. Though the show started a bit slow the band built momentum by mixing in crowd favourites like 'Laika' and 'Tunnels' between newer material. The only low point was a version of 'My Body is a Cage' that was too slow for a festival crowd and tended to drag in the middle of the set. Finishing with 'Power Out', 'Rebellion (Lies)' and 'Wake Up', the Arcade Fire were easily the best band at Glastonbury and delievered one of the best shows I've ever seen. 10/10
Been meaning to do this for a while but things got in the way and I didn't have the internet at home. Throw in laziness and a nagging feeling that blogging may lead to other unnecessary internet activity and you can see the delay. But I've decide to forget my fears and try to keep people up to date with shows seen, and albums, singles, and anything else I'm listening to right now. So here we go and no better way to start than GLASTONBURY!
For those of you who don't know Glastonbury is the world's largest music festival and hosts 175,000 people over three days in southwest England. With over 200 acts on more than 10 stages, a circus and comedy tent, 'healing' field, other hippy crap and countless other sights, there is no shortage of things to do. But it is also notoriously rainy and this year was no different. But we don't go to complain about the weather so let's get to the bands. First up....
Modest Mouse
Johnny Marr is God! Prior to Modest Mouse hitting the stage it was a torrential downpour, but as they came on the rain let up. With a set built almost entirely from their last two albums, the band were polished and tight. The clouds even opened and let in the sun for 'Float On' before closing. As the band reached the climax to album highlight 'Spitting Venom' the rain began to drizzle and as they walked off the stage the rain once again poured. Bring back Marr! 7/10
Tokyo Police Club
The kids from Newmarket took to the stage and delivered a short set consisting of the entirety of 'A Lesson In Crime' and a number of new cuts (forthcoming album?). The band played well but seemed to lack the confidence needed to pull off the show they would like. Considering their tour schedule and the wealth of good new material played here they should be there in no time. 6/10Super Furry Animals
Arriving on stage wearing a Power Rangers helmet, lead singer Gruff Rhys and co. powered through a 45 minute set consisting of tracks from all their albums. Though hardly the most exciting show I've ever seen, the band kept it light, frequently making jokes and delivering the hits. They closed with a rawkus version of 'The Man Don't Give A Fuck' which got everyone dancing and singing along. 7/10
Arcade Fire
The Big One! Though playing beneath Bjork on the Friday night, the Arcade Fire were easily the most anticipated band at Glastonbury and they did not disappoint. Starting with some of the more upbeat numbers off 'Neon Bible', the band slowly worked in more popular material from 'Funeral'. Though the show started a bit slow the band built momentum by mixing in crowd favourites like 'Laika' and 'Tunnels' between newer material. The only low point was a version of 'My Body is a Cage' that was too slow for a festival crowd and tended to drag in the middle of the set. Finishing with 'Power Out', 'Rebellion (Lies)' and 'Wake Up', the Arcade Fire were easily the best band at Glastonbury and delievered one of the best shows I've ever seen. 10/10
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