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Dammit, just noticed this is the first time they are doing the fest the week of Roo in the past few years. They changed from memorial day weekend, which has Sasquatch/Primavera Sound, to our weekend.
Looks like now we have competition from Isle of Wight and Pink Pop.
-When I Hear My Name -Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground -Blue Orchid -Passive Manipulation -Red Rain -Death Letter -My Doorbell -Hotel Yorba -Same Boy You've Always Known -Lovesick -Little Ghost -We're Going to Be Friends -The Hardest Button to Button -Black Math -The Nurse -I Just Don't Know What to Do With Myself
Encore: -Ball and Biscuit -Seven Nation Army -Screwdriver
Again you either misunderstanding or twisting my words to fit your current need - what I said in a nutshell was that U2 would be a huge commercial draw and would no doubt sell a ton of tickets but in terms of musical value ( value being defined as the contribution to date or future contributions to the musical landscape ) there is just no comparision - U2 is to Arcade Fire what Andy Warhol is to Salvador Dali - drivel compared to substance - Days of our Lives compared to Deadwood - U2 make money Arcade fire make art.
And that is just like your opinion man, one mans Arcade Fire is anothers NickelBack.
that was actually pretty low - I thought the n'sync thing was low but this is like magma low - isn't all of this just our opinions? - Isn't saying " Well thats just your opinion" code for your right but I don't know how to admit it - it's all good though - I am not going to defend an amazing band that really doesn't need defending - the proof is in the prozac - If the roo doesn't have AF this year they better have some damn good acts to replace them - and before you ask no I would not consider U2 an adequate repalcement - the arguement for who would be a better roo headliner U2 or AF is certaintly one worth considering but the debate over whether or not AF COULD headline is just ridonkulous - of course they could - I say them in 07 at Coachella and they had a massive crowd - bigger than Bjork, Interpol - bigger than Red Hot Chilli`s for eff sake!!!! They could headline with ease and it would be amazing.
I would just likie to add here that if Radiohead or Daft Punk were to headline the tingle in my loins would be as equally severe!!!
Just ignore Jess docgonzoooo. The business men have drunk his blood
the thing is - I know in my heart that wolfy is an Arcade Fire fan - allbeit a closet one - and is just as bummed that they may not be there as the rest of us - its simply a case of him not being able to express his disappointment constructivly - it just comes out in grumpy condesending splurts like old ketchup
Post by theshining on Jan 23, 2011 21:44:44 GMT -5
I saw AF at Lolla in 2005 and I would say that they drew as large as the Pixies did (during their reunion tour) the same weekend. Not the same fest, I Know, I know
I saw AF at Lolla in 2005 and I would say that they drew as large as the Pixies did (during their reunion tour) the same weekend. Not the same fest, I Know, I know
I saw AF at Lolla in 2005 and I would say that they drew as large as the Pixies did (during their reunion tour) the same weekend. Not the same fest, I Know, I know
That was before they put out one awful album.. and then totally redeemed themselves!
Emoney serves more of a purpose than any of you, especially Nate, whose incessant, garbled ramblings are so mindless and pointless that I get depressed just seeing them.
I saw AF at Lolla in 2005 and I would say that they drew as large as the Pixies did (during their reunion tour) the same weekend. Not the same fest, I Know, I know
That was before they put out two awful albums
They had a noticeably large crowd at this past Lollapalooza. Playing opposed with Soundgarden, there are some reports that Arcade Fire actually outdrew Soundgarden by a good amount.
And "awful," really? Neon Bible is not my favorite, but The Suburbs is pretty strong. It's also up for Album of the Year, the Grammys are a sham, but it shows they have enough mainstream appeal to at least be nominated. It also received good reviews, peaked at #1 on Billboard and kept the hipsters happy.
I don't get the heavy, artsy praise for them. I like them, but I see how they are not for everyone. If you are not a fan, seeing them live might not be enjoyable. They could headline, although if they play Bonnaroo, I think their placement would speak to the strength of the lineup.
I just like good music. I don't place artistic obstacles in the way of my music. Good is completely subjective, and to me, Arcade Fire makes good music.
Post by theshining on Jan 23, 2011 22:08:14 GMT -5
Yes news of any kind around here may calm folks down a little.
I also think that not being a big fan of AF would change upon seeing them live. As much as I like their albums they are that much better live. Each time I have seen them I have been with at least one non fan or with someone who knows very little about them and each time that opinion has changed dramatically post show
Post by Laggy.RETURNS on Jan 23, 2011 22:31:21 GMT -5
The last 5 pages of this thread were a waste of my life. I wouldn't think AF could headline, but a year ago I wouldn't have thought KOL could either. KOL at least had mainstream appeal though.
I think it's feasible AF could headline, but it would be a weak headliner. I think they'd be best fit for latenight Which.
And I'm not saying this because I don't like them, I'm saying it from an objective standpoint. I agree they did have a big year, but I think you guys overexxagerate how big it was. I really don't think their year this year was much bigger than say, Phoenix's year last year. Just because you have high praise and award nominations doesn't make you bonnaroo headliner material.
The last 5 pages of this thread were a waste of my life.
I'm so glad I read that before reading the last 5 pages.
If you remember the AC/DC discussion, it's like that only rehashing Arcade Fire as a headliner. Which we've been doing since the beginning of the original speculation thread.
I'm so glad I read that before reading the last 5 pages.
If you remember the AC/DC discussion, it's like that only rehashing Arcade Fire as a headliner. Which we've been doing since the beginning of the original speculation thread.
If you remember the AC/DC discussion, it's like that only rehashing Arcade Fire as a headliner. Which we've been doing since the beginning of the original speculation thread.
Post by The Wookie Monster on Jan 23, 2011 23:23:30 GMT -5
Not headlining speculation, but the country tent can be awesome this year! Forgot about Elvis Costello and just ordered his latest album National Ransom off Best Buy. Should be next week. But it's a country album and he can be the headliner plus with a country legend and other acts such as Mumford & Sons, Jamey Johnson, Ryan Bingham, etc.
Post by Dr. Emmett Lathrop Brown on Jan 23, 2011 23:29:18 GMT -5
This thread used to be entertaining for years, and it used to be a valid place to find good speculation. Now its just annoying. Arcade Fire will not headline. Jay-Z Headlined Coachella last year and only got 4th billing on the Roo line-up. They would get that at best. Now do what yall do best and criticize me for being a troll and my lack of time as a member on here.
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2012: RHCP, Phish, Beach Boys, Aziz, The Roots, Alice Cooper, Superjam, Blackstar, The Word, Luda, Flogging Molly, Spectrum Road, Umphrey's, Black Lips, Gary Clark Jr., Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, Trampled By Turtles
Not headlining speculation, but the country tent can be awesome this year! Forgot about Elvis Costello and just ordered his latest album National Ransom off Best Buy. Should be next week. But it's a country album and he can be the headliner plus with a country legend and other acts such as Mumford & Sons, Jamey Johnson, Ryan Bingham, etc.
That would be so awesome. We could even get Starbucks to sponsor it. Starbucks MOR Country/Folk Friday What Stage
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I've been thinking a lot about the "structure" of the headliners and "upper" tier acts this year. I really think the organizers and attendees would benefit once again from the way they set things up in 2009. I'm using bands as simple examples here, they're just that, examples. edit: except for MMJ, that needs to happen.
Friday night would split two big names on What and Which (maybe something like The Strokes or Arcade Fire vs The Roots w/ John Legend or Cee Lo Green.)
Special What Stage Friday late night (My Morning Jacket , they deserve this)
************************************************ Saturday night we get a BIG NAME ATTENTION GRABBER!! U2, Radiohead, Prince (we really have no idea who it is, though I really enjoy reading the ongoing debate)
Saturday late night Which Stage act (Portishead, Primus) ************************************************ Sunday night close down the Which with an equally noteworthy band as Friday night (White Stripes, Modest Mouse)
What stage closes with a Bonnaroo Veteran (WSP, Furthur, Neil)
I'm hoping to see something like this. A nice group of 7 top billed acts, of which 3 grace the very top of the lineup.
This thread used to be entertaining for years, and it used to be a valid place to find good speculation. Now its just annoying. Arcade Fire will not headline. Jay-Z Headlined Coachella last year and only got 4th billing on the Roo line-up. They would get that at best. Now do what yall do best and criticize me for being a troll and my lack of time as a member on here.
Not headlining speculation, but the country tent can be awesome this year! Forgot about Elvis Costello and just ordered his latest album National Ransom off Best Buy. Should be next week. But it's a country album and he can be the headliner plus with a country legend and other acts such as Mumford & Sons, Jamey Johnson, Ryan Bingham, etc.
That would be so awesome. We could even get Starbucks to sponsor it. Starbucks MOR Country/Folk Friday What Stage
Alright! So I take you are not a country music fan. Piss off.