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It's my first Bonnaroo, and I'm curious as to how you'd rank the lineup (esp. all of you veterans!). I was a little disappointed about the adds for music, but after exploring I found 2 bands that I must see: Futurebirds and Black Joe Lewis. Isn't that what a music festival is about, hearing new bands?
Post by RxMarky Mark on Apr 9, 2011 12:22:22 GMT -5
This is my first 'Roo and I gave it an 8. I don't want to compare to other 'Roos since, 1) I didn't go, and 2) Its easy to look back and say how amazing a lineup was since so many of unknown artists at the time are pretty big now. But at the time it might not have looked as good.
So I decided to compare it to this years Coachella which I think is a slightly stronger lineup. Coachella this year seems more now whereas 'Roo seems more past (since its X) AND more future at the same time. Cut Copy, Crystal Castles, Two Door Cinema Club, Empire of the Sun, Foster the People and The National push Coach over the top for me this year...although I'm sure some of these bands played Roo before, just when I had never heard of them, lol.
This is my third straight Roo and I would say that on paper it's far better than last year (though I had a blast) and on par for my tastes with the epic 09 (Phishx2, NIN, Byrne, Mars Volta, Delta Spirit, etc).
I think this year may look weak to many but its quite loaded throughout and I think they did a good job with that by not blowing their load on a Springsteen or a Police reunion like years past.
There should be something good to see (if not more than that with potentially annoying conflicts) at all times of the day (unlike last year where I found myself roaming the grounds a bit more rather than racing from show to show like 09).
-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
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Post by bonnarichert on Apr 9, 2011 14:23:12 GMT -5
I started going to bonnaroo in 06 and sice then I only missed 09 b\c my son was born in arpil of 09. I think this years line up is pretty bitchen.... we will all have fun dont worry!!!! For me this yr is a 8....woot woot I can see it know....its the sun coming up after a crazy night of raging to BASSNECTAR. Who is with me!!!!! (all of you)
I gave it an 8. This will be my seventh consecutive 'Roo and to me, each year has its highlights. I do enjoy and appreciate new music, and each year researching and discovering new music is at the top of my favorites list.
I think the lineup this year is pretty deep, I've found more than enough bands to keep me busy while at the farm. I know everyone has their own tastes and I think it's kind of counterproductive to slam the lineup because there aren't well-known, big names playing. I guarantee just about anyone can find something to fit their style with a little research!
But, I am most very excited for some Buffalo Springfield and Neil Young, that right there is enough for me, everyone else is a super excellent added bonus ;D
Glad to see I'm not the only person who gave it an 8. I was really surprised when a couple of my friends told me they thought this year was really weak compared to '10.
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.
Your friends are crazy nathfr. 2010 was passable only because of the overall Roo vibe I enjoy along with a handful of quality sets, this year the line-up is stacked throughout
Post by pondo ROCKS on Apr 9, 2011 20:16:37 GMT -5
Gave it a 7. The artist additions were good but nothing in the way of spectacular (figured more with the 10th anniversary and all). Good line up overall. No "Legend" as a headliner kinda took a point away for me...but still solid.
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I went with an 8. I went in '08 and '09 and both years rocked me to the core. This year, like many have said, is very deep! Ghostland Observatory in '08 and Cage the Elephant in '09 were my two favorite surprises... New music IS what Bonnaroo is all about! Now I'm just afraid on the upcoming conflicts....
I was lying in a burned out basement With the full moon in my eyes. I was hoping for replacement When the sun burst thru the sky. There was a band playing in my head And I felt like getting high.
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I'd rather see a poll that goes to eleven. I gave it an 8. Very solid line up and decent adds.
2009 went to 11!
I went with a 7 but the festival hasn't even begun. It could turn out even better! I doubt my score could go down afterwards. I dunno, as excited as I am, I just feel I'm not nearly as excited about it this year. I think I just need to set foot on the farm to fix this feelin'!
I'd give it an 8.5, but that's not an option so I'll go with 8. I would say it is just behind 2006 and just ahead of 2009. There may not be a big 'wow' factor name at the top like each of those years had with Radiohead and Bruce / Phish, but all in all it is an incredibly deep lineup. I can look at any given line until the cafe acts and immediately pick out anywhere from 3-5 acts I either enjoy, or have been hearing excellent buzz about (and I'm sure all the cafe acts will be great too, although I only recognize about 7-8 of them). It's just so consistent from top to bottom that I almost feel like I don't even need a schedule, I could just wander around and be all but guaranteed to end up at a great show.
Post by sarahdanger on Apr 18, 2011 11:00:12 GMT -5
I gave it a 7, but it was almost an 8. The only reason I'm not rating it higher is that I'll be seeing a lot of the acts at the Hangout Fest in Alabama and I've seen a lot of these people in New Orleans over the last year or so. I think people wanted one or two more HUGE names (I heard people throwing around Radiohead and Daft Punk), but when you take a good look at the lineup, it really is pretty solid. Now I just need to go do some research and find my next new favorite band. See y'all at the farm!
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