Bands that reform to do a tour years after their peak

[Herr Tubthumper]

Ps If you enjoyed the 80s, the likes of OMD et al, I'd recommend Mirrors, an imho excellent band signed to Skint.

I'll second this. Saw them on Wednesday at The Haunt.

 

[Buzzer]

thirded. I'd also give a big thumbs up to Oh Land who supported OMD in the US. She's a Danish singer who sounds a bit like Martina Topley-Bird or maybe Goldfrapp.

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

Brian Wilson really needs to knock it on the head.

 

[bhaexpress]

apologies. some of the posts sounded to me like people thought I was having a pop....pop

POP MUSIC!

Not at all, I take your point, I have to admit that some reunions are a bit sad but if people want to see them it's no problem to me. On the other hand there are quite a few bands that people would love to get back together, the original Guns 'n Roses for example. However whilst all the original members are still alive they would probably kill Axel Rose.

 

[Pavilionaire]

Some bands reform because they are driven by the desire to play songs that they love.

Personally, I like to see a class artist peforming quality songs that have stood the test of time. Pink Floyd don't need the money, neither do bands like Fleetwood Mac. They simply love to perform great songs in front of big crowds. What's wrong with that?

 

[Arthur]

Brian Wilson really needs to knock it on the head.

He's been shot to bits for years and sounded awful the bit that I caught on Jools Holland last night.

HOWEVER at Glastonbury the other year he surrounded himself with some cracking musicians and was it good fun? Yes it was! He's in the entertainment industry and I would say the majority of people walked away entertained that day which is all that matters surely?

Likewise I've seen The Specials, Madness, Quo (no really - although granted they've never really stopped!) and Sex Pistols in recent times. Being honest probably the Pistols were the only ones who I came away thinking hmmmmmm not allot of effort has gone on there, but hey that's punk I guess!?! Still had a good night though.

I saw Weller just before 22 Dreams came out and he pretty much played the album start to finish and it was a shit night. Not because I don't like the album because no one in the crowd knew any of the tracks. Everyone just stood there politely clapping at the end of each track. He'd mix it up with the odd classic and people would get going only for him to go back to a new one and the atmosphere to die again.

My view on it is don't try and over analyse it. Yes the are probably just doing it for the coin, but at the end of the day it's what they do for a living. You can't blame anyone for wanting to top up their pension.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

thirded. I'd also give a big thumbs up to Oh Land who supported OMD in the US. She's a Danish singer who sounds a bit like Martina Topley-Bird or maybe Goldfrapp.

Shame we didn't have this exchange yesterday as Oh Land played The Great Escape last night. I'll check them out though.

 

[El Presidente]

Mixed feelings. Some bands were of their time and it feels a bit sad going back, as if everyone is trying to relive their youth. That was then and this is now. One exception is The Specials, who are still 'keeping it real' and it's good to be reminded of the politics and the passion.

It's also good to hear iconic albums played in full live - a genuinely new experience, rather than doing the same gig, but everyone's twenty years older.

On the other hand, I seem to listen to more and more 'old music' these days - and who says going to gigs shouldn't be the same?

I saw The Human League before Christmas and they were superb. Have also just bought tickets for The Sisters of Mercy 30th anniversary gig in November, I will definitely be wearing black socks for that one.

 

[Twizzle]

Almost every band seems to reform eventually.
Gong and Hawkwind are still touring, just as crap as ever I would imagine.
Some bands even got back together through collector interest for their records on eBay!

Anyway..... I saw Budgie at the Dome in the 70's - but they were way better when they played Concorde 2 back around 1978.

 

[Buzzer]

If you want to see the power of the internet in reviving musical careers then look up the history of Sixto Diaz Rodriguez. It's one of the most incredible double comeback stories I've ever heard.

 

[Twizzle]

The Beat played on the Dyke at the festival a couple of years back, playing the exact same set they've got too much mileage out of for 30 years. Yawn!

 

[Bob!]

The Beat played on the Dyke at the festival a couple of years back, playing the exact same set they've got too much mileage out of for 30 years. Yawn!

Saw The Beat recently, totally agree with you!

The Specials are still quality though. I have my tickets for Brighton & Ally Pally.

 

[Mick Beard BHA]

I would've always been opposed to bands reforming after their 'peak'.

But then i saw Pixies at Brixton Academy in 2004 (i think) and it was fockin AWESOME. I wasnt even that big a fan beforehand. So i have to accept that it can sometimes be a good thing!

Dunno if it made any difference that at least two of the band members were still actively and reguarly touring with other acts - ie. still looked like they knew what they were doing? And i suppose it was only 10 years or so since they'd split up, compared to other bands mentioned on this thread who reformed aftera much bigger break.