Glastonbury 2009

[HH Brighton]

Towards the end Blur were truly fantastic. Started slow but really picked up.

Does anyone know what that girl said earlier today when she snatched the mic off Suggs in the Madness gig?

Thought Blur were dreadful, so wanted them be good but his voice just doen't hold up and the music was very weak to. They get by on the tracks where everyone sings to make the atmosphere but thats about it.
Have you ever heard Jo Wiley and Zane Low not like anything at Galstonbury. These are people without opinion who just seem to like everything so you can never take anything they say seriously.

 

[pishhead]

Thought Blur were dreadful, so wanted them be good but his voice just doen't hold up and the music was very weak to. They get by on the tracks where everyone sings to make the atmosphere but thats about it.
Have you ever heard Jo Wiley and Zane Low not like anything at Galstonbury. These are people without opinion who just seem to like everything so you can never take anything they say seriously.

I've always said that about Zane Lowe he is a decent presenter but he bigs everything up way too much. Listening to his show I think he has a new album of the century every single week.

 

[turienzo's lovechild]

zane lowe is a f***ing jizz face and jo whiley is even worse

they're just massive charisma-free voids and a waste of life

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

i always thought JW would like JIZZ ON HER FACE

 

[turienzo's lovechild]

i always thought JW would like JIZZ ON HER FACE

yeh, but only if you were a member of a SHIT BAND

"oooh, yeh, cum on my face, oooh, your latest album was groundbreaking, ooh"

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

yeh, but only if you were a member of a SHIT BAND

"oooh, yeh, cum on my face, oooh, your latest album was groundbreaking, ooh"

i think she's ok , as for zane lowe i agree, he seems like everyones best mate

 

[Soton Seagull]

Just back from Galstonbury. Good, but not great would be the overall verdict. Weakest line up of the 4 times I've been but some of the 'oldies' performed well and made up for it a bit.

The Specials & Madness were excellent, but the man that stole the show was the living legend that is Rolf Harris. I went along to see him out of cult status curiousity, but he really was great.

Biggest let down was Kasabian. I love their albums, but they really seemed to lack a spark live, very workman like.

Other decent acts included Doves & Blur. I knew nothing of Nick Cave (apart from the name) before, but must admit he puts on quite a show.

I saw Zane Lowe at the John Peel stage, he had BBC bodyguards! As if anyone would be bothered enough to hassle him. From what I can see he talks a bit for a living, hardly a major star.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Just got home from Glastonbury. Had a cracking time. Saw East 17, Eagles of Death Metal, N.E.R.D, Lilly Allen, The Maccabees, The Specials, The Boss, Dizzee Rascal, Status Quo, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Nick Cave, Madness and Blur. Also ventured up into Trash City (first dancing to 70s NYC disco in the 'Downlow' leather club and then techno in the Wrecking Ball giant pinball machine. Also visited Shangri-la/Arcadia a couple of times.

Weather was mainly fantastic, The Boss was excellent, N.E.R.D were new to me and impressed, Nick Cave deafening, Specials and Madness fun, but Blur were awsome; there were some great moments during their gig. And it looked like Damon was a bit overwhelmed at one point and shed a tear. The final song and crowd interaction brought a lump to my throat.

Michael Eavis......you are the greatest.

 

[Smithy]

Also just back from Glasto - it was awesome!!

So many highlights, but best for me were Yeah Yeah Yeahs (Karen O is amazing!), Neil Young, The Boss, Lady Ga Ga, Nick Cave and Peaches.

Also really enjoyed Bat for Lashes and Dizzie Rascal.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Thought Blur were dreadful, so wanted them be good but his voice just doen't hold up and the music was very weak to. They get by on the tracks where everyone sings to make the atmosphere but thats about it.
Have you ever heard Jo Wiley and Zane Low not like anything at Galstonbury. These are people without opinion who just seem to like everything so you can never take anything they say seriously.

I'm not sure what you mean by saying the music was weak, can you explain?

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Also just back from Glasto - it was awesome!!

So many highlights, but best for me were Yeah Yeah Yeahs (Karen O is amazing!), Neil Young, The Boss, Lady Ga Ga, Nick Cave and Peaches.

Also really enjoyed Bat for Lashes and Dizzie Rascal.

Dizzie was fun, I cant listen to his music at home but the lady of the house is a huge fan...and always drags me along to see him. He has never disappointed me. An excellent performer. His intro was amusing as well.

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

Back a few hours ago. A great weekend but have to disagree about Springsteen who played the most self-indulgent set imaginable which no-one other than the die hard fans would have enjoyed. You have to play your best known songs at a festival as Neil Young did on Friday. He showed how it should be done and was the highlight for me. Specials, Madness, Blur, and Lily Allen were all good value. Had a cracking time but in terms of the music, this year wasn't a classic.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Back a few hours ago. A great weekend but have to disagree about Springsteen who played the most self-indulgent set imaginable which no-one other than the die hard fans would have enjoyed. You have to play your best known songs at a festival as Neil Young did on Friday. He showed how it should be done and was the highlight for me. Specials, Madness, Blur, and Lily Allen were all good value. Had a cracking time but in terms of the music, this year wasn't a classic.

You have a point about The Boss. I like him so was not disappointed but I took my missus and her friend expecting them to be won over by an avalanche of his hits.....but this never materialised. They also go a bit irritable due to the length of his set....short by his standards but at 2:40 it was a lengthy one for Glasto.

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

You have a point about The Boss. I like him so was not disappointed but I took my missus and her friend expecting them to be won over by an avalanche of his hits.....but this never materialised. They also go a bit irritable due to the length of his set....short by his standards but at 2:40 it was a lengthy one for Glasto.

Yes far too long. I know he thinks he's giving value for money by playing such a long set but much better to play all the best known songs ( how could he not play Born in the USA? ) and do a shorter set at Glastonbury. Apparently he opened with London Calling last night in Hyde Park. Should have done that at Glasto. Still another top weekend and it was sunny!

 

[Bozza]

Agree on Springsteen as above. Making the dash over to Avalon and seeing The Wonderstuff was the best decision I made all weekend.

 

[Carrot Cruncher]

The sound is completely different and the atmosphere at Glastonbury is not something that can be conveyed through the television.

Listen to this man.

Blur were awsome; there were some great moments during their gig. And it looked like Damon was a bit overwhelmed at one point and shed a tear. The final song and crowd interaction brought a lump to my throat.

Michael Eavis......you are the greatest.

Totally agree, I had a fantastic time and I've got a wickerd suntan! I actually feel sorry for the people who thought Blur were poor by watching TV. To me, it was one of those life-affirming gigs.

Particularly enjoyed Maccabees, British Sea Power, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, White Lies, The Rakes, The Specials and Little Boots. Saw a secret Futureheads gig in the Circus area which was immense.

When I first saw the line-up, I was a bit underwelmed, but on reflection, there's so much to do, probably too much(!), that it's impossible to get bored.

BIG from me.

The Quo and Spinal Tap were a good laugh

 

[Carrot Cruncher]

Back a few hours ago. A great weekend but have to disagree about Springsteen who played the most self-indulgent set imaginable which no-one other than the die hard fans would have enjoyed. You have to play your best known songs at a festival as Neil Young did on Friday. He showed how it should be done and was the highlight for me.

Although I didn't see Neil Young, I agree entirely. He should've sprinked the hits rather than leaving some till the encore. As for not playing 'Born in the USA', I'm not sure of the reason, but it was a miscalculation and seemed to leave a lot of the crowd underwelmed.

 

[Wozza]

Although I didn't see Neil Young, I agree entirely. He should've sprinked the hits rather than leaving some till the encore. As for not playing 'Born in the USA', I'm not sure of the reason, but it was a miscalculation and seemed to leave a lot of the crowd underwelmed.

Don't think he's played it live for years, has he?

Probably still pissed off that so many people misunderstand it.

 

[Brighton Breezy]

Glastonbury is now so middle class it literally HURTS.

Might as well be RUDDY V...

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

The Quo and Spinal Tap were a good laugh

On the box Quo looked sounded shockingly good for a 'three chord band!' Spinal Tap - fantastic film, but the songs don't stand up in the gig sense, although Jarvis Cocker playing on Big Bottom was surely a seminal moment?