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all. My rankings: 1. 2006 2. 2004 3. 2002 4. 2003 5. 2005*
*it should be noted that I felt that 05 was a better run festival than 02, 03, and 04, but I had more fun musically those years compared to 05. Though, 2005 was the best weather we've had yet at Bonnaroo, and 2004 was definitely the worst.
I've been to three (2004, 2005 & 2006). I had tickets to Bonnaroo NE in 03 but it got cancelled and the '03 Manchester show had sold out so I was SOL that year!
I'd rank them:
2005 (loved the bands, loved the weather, got together w/my girlfriend) 2006 (good bands, good weather, good friends) 2004 (had a great time but was pretty drunk and didn't catch that much music. Roo-kie mistake!)
But I loved them both for different reasons (one I got to meet a lot of bands in person, one I was blasted out of my mind and had a fabulous, if blurry time).
04 and 06 for me. 04 was my first time and I made alot of mistakes which took away from the overall experience. Last year was unbelievable. From the music, to the weather, to my own preparation and longevity(pats self on back).
I only went to 06. But, I think 07 will be better, now that I know what to expect and how to do it right.
I'm in the same boat. I had a blast my first time last year, but I committed all the rookie mistakes and ended up seeing half the shows I wanted to cause I was sick/hung over/tired (depending on the day). If I go back this year, I'm guessing I'd fair considerably better.
this year will be my 4th. i have enjoyed all of them. but id say 06 was the best. the previous 2 years were just spent in amazement. but last year we got right up close. and i saw an insane amount of music. in 04 i saw like 8 shows. wit the heat and the rain and the 40 minute walk to centeroo. 05 was nice. right up front. nice weather. but still only saw like 12 shows. and 2 nights of wsp didnt do much for me. last year we did as much as is humanly possible. and saw my 3 favorite roo shows ever. umph bisco/ radiohead/phil and firends....... with grace potter, toubab krewe and the wood bros right up there too.
One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain. So hit me with music. Hit me with music, now, yeah. Hit me with music. Brutalize me with music.
2006 - VIP was the ticket, plus Radiohead, MMJ, Cat Power, Beck, etc. 2003 - I think one of the most well-rounded lineups, and good weather 2002 - the first, what more can you say? good times 2004 - great lineup, but this was the yr of torrential rains 2005 - crummy weather
Post by iridethecannibus on Jan 18, 2007 10:20:31 GMT -5
Sadly i have been to but one roo, 2004! I was there in spirit in '05 and '06 and i am STILL obsessed from way back in the day and VOW to be there this year. '07 will be the best yet!
2003 - Had the most fun this year. Was horribly unprepared but still had a blast. MMW latenight was amazing.
2004 - Weather sucked, still had a blast. Saw the best show I've ever seen at this one so that counts for something.
2005 - Still had fun but everything just started to lose it's charm. YMSB was amazing but this is when the music started moving away from my tastes.
All were amazing times so it's really hard to try and say I had a better time at one or the other but that would be the way they stack up. Still considering going this year but definitely waiting for the line up.
2007 will be my fourth and the other three I've been to rank as follows...
2006: Most diverse lineup to date and the weather was spectacular up until the final hours. Met some good folks. Tent only was a blast. Also, come on, Radiohead and Phil Lesh played on the same stage in the same 24 hour period!
2004: My first time, some rookie mistakes, but the music was there and my eyes were opened up in a big, big way. The late nights were a blur, but made for some interesting little journeys.
2005: Great time, great music, but the weather put a little bit of a damper on things.
Post by Scooter1984 on Jan 18, 2007 12:28:18 GMT -5
I've been 3 times and i have to say everytime has gotten better.
2006- Radiohead was freaking amazing. Had been enough times to not make the "rookie" mistakes.
2005- Modest Mouse and Secert Machines made that festival ROCK!! Had great weather for the most part. Had more friends with me than any other year. Had a great camping spot close to centeroo also.
2004- First timer mistakes plus the crazy rain put a hurt on my time but i still saw some AMAZING shows (MMJ, Damien Rice).
One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain. So hit me with music. Hit me with music, now, yeah. Hit me with music. Brutalize me with music.
i loved 2005's line-up the most...but i had more fun at 2006. 
