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We got Metallica from the "Clouds Taste this way" clue
if i remember correctly, before the clue was announced, metallica had already been discussed/revealed/mentioned and people (including myself) were going crazy cause we didn't know how or why a band like metallica would ever play bonnaroo..
That could be but I don't think many people took it seriously until DJJD gave us the clue. Hell even then there were people in denial until lineup day. METALILLICA RUINED BONNAROO!!!!!
Bonnaroo 2008-2013
0ct 11 Pearl Jam
Oct 12 Pearl Jam
March 16 Arcade Fire
April 29 Arcade Fire
Sept 4 Wilco
Sept 9 The Hold Steady
Oct 16 Pearl Jam
Oct 17 Gaslight Anthem
Bonnaroo 2008-2013
0ct 11 Pearl Jam
Oct 12 Pearl Jam
March 16 Arcade Fire
April 29 Arcade Fire
Sept 4 Wilco
Sept 9 The Hold Steady
Oct 16 Pearl Jam
Oct 17 Gaslight Anthem
I think Neon Tree's played longer and harder than The Legend.....
I don't doubt it. I think I missed The Legend's set anyway. There was just some big black dude yelling about how I needed to buy the new Recovery CD and pieces of a few good tracks sprinkled in. I really enjoyed the screensavers they had playing in the background though. Kept me busy while I waited for an artist that never showed.
You know, at least when Kanye didn't show up, he actually wasn't there. Eminem was just as painful, thankfully it wasn't late night.
Post by clevelndmike on Jan 19, 2012 16:18:24 GMT -5
Left the Legend half way thru to take a shower and prep for late night. Cut my food badly in one of those VIP bathrooms, and it was nearly as painful as the Legends 88 minute set!
Bonnaroo 2008-2013
0ct 11 Pearl Jam
Oct 12 Pearl Jam
March 16 Arcade Fire
April 29 Arcade Fire
Sept 4 Wilco
Sept 9 The Hold Steady
Oct 16 Pearl Jam
Oct 17 Gaslight Anthem
I didn't think the Legends set was that bad. I wasn't expecting much but it held my interest and got me ready for late night. I'd much rather Roo take a gamble on big acts I wouldn't normally see than booking acts that most of the Roo regulars have already seen (cough Widespread).
Post by itrainmonkeys on Jan 19, 2012 16:24:52 GMT -5
It wasn't disappointing to me, but it also wasn't one of the more memorable headline acts I've seen at Roo. To be honest, I didn't expect too much because of how most rap shows are anyway (guy yelling into the mic, sometimes with a backing track). I enjoyed it for what it was and that I got to see Eminem without having to spend a lot of money for a one-off show. I did leave early to get a good spot for late night though.
Definitely the weakest headline set last year IMO.
Post by clevelndmike on Jan 19, 2012 16:25:20 GMT -5
Yeah, nothing like an off cycle Tool tour. You never get much more than 12 or 13 songs, so the lack of a new album to support allows them to dig a little deeper into the catalog. Cannot remember if I've ever even seen them play Ticks and Leeches.
Bonnaroo 2008-2013
0ct 11 Pearl Jam
Oct 12 Pearl Jam
March 16 Arcade Fire
April 29 Arcade Fire
Sept 4 Wilco
Sept 9 The Hold Steady
Oct 16 Pearl Jam
Oct 17 Gaslight Anthem
Post by BRCHLD LFNT on Jan 19, 2012 16:31:35 GMT -5
I feel like Bonnaroo needs to break away from big name rap for a while. That Jay-Z show was special for me and even Big Boi this year didn't compare.
Eminem's set felt very phoned in and I felt like it was basically just a commercial. His only guest was Royce because they had a new CD coming out. He wore a freaking Bad Meets Evil T-Shirt. He played the same set-list at every show. He couldn't play all of Stan? or My Name is? or Real Slim Shady? or Without me? or The Way I am? but he had time to do 8+ tracks from recovery. And the guy who just said over and over (y'all got the new recovery cd?).
Post by clevelndmike on Jan 19, 2012 16:31:57 GMT -5
ITM.... Slim Shady aside, I don't know that Rap translates incredibly well to a big stage. I thought Jay-Z was marginal (though a good "show") Snoop was weak on What in 09(?) and he's always killed the small hall shows I've seen. Ditto Beasties. I think the genre itself is best presented in more intimate settings. Bruce and the E Street can play What, Bruce on a Tom Joad or Seeger Sessions is a Tent Act.
Bonnaroo 2008-2013
0ct 11 Pearl Jam
Oct 12 Pearl Jam
March 16 Arcade Fire
April 29 Arcade Fire
Sept 4 Wilco
Sept 9 The Hold Steady
Oct 16 Pearl Jam
Oct 17 Gaslight Anthem
Yeah, nothing like an off cycle Tool tour. You never get much more than 12 or 13 songs, so the lack of a new album to support allows them to dig a little deeper into the catalog. Cannot remember if I've ever even seen them play Ticks and Leeches.
Ah, jealous of your multiple Tool shows. Saw them in 07 and APC last year but that's all. Hooker, Pushit and Ticks will all be awesome to see for me. I'm even looking forward to Intension, that's the level of my excitement.
I feel like Bonnaroo needs to break away from big name rap for a while. That Jay-Z show was special for me and even Big Boi this year didn't compare.
Well if you went to Big Boi in a late night tent and expected it to be anywhere near as special as the Jay-Z headline set on the what stage then I don't know what to tell you. I had an awesome time at the Big Boi show...much more fun than the Eminem headline set. Lots more energy and interesting stuff happening.
I'm jealous you got to see Jay-z. 2010 was the only year I missed since 2005 and he was the biggest letdown I had about having to miss the fest.
Eminem's set felt very phoned in and I felt like it was basically just a commercial. His only guest was Royce because they had a new CD coming out. He wore a freaking Bad Meets Evil T-Shirt. He played the same set-list at every show. He couldn't play all of Stan? or My Name is? or Real Slim Shady? or Without me? or The Way I am? but he had time to do 8+ tracks from recovery. And the guy who just said over and over (y'all got the new recovery cd?).
Sorry, just venting.
Phoned in sounds like a fair criticism. It definitely didn't seem like he was excited or happy to be there and that it was just another concert. I like it when you feel like the artist actually enjoys being at the festival and thinks of it as something really cool.
I'm glad we got Royce. He's one of my favorite things in the Eminem history. Used to love their stuff together.
But yea, not an amazing show. I enjoyed it but it definitely wasn't in my top 10 or 15 for the weekend.
Bonnaroo 2008-2013
0ct 11 Pearl Jam
Oct 12 Pearl Jam
March 16 Arcade Fire
April 29 Arcade Fire
Sept 4 Wilco
Sept 9 The Hold Steady
Oct 16 Pearl Jam
Oct 17 Gaslight Anthem
ITM.... Slim Shady aside, I don't know that Rap translates incredibly well to a big stage. I thought Jay-Z was marginal (though a good "show") Snoop was weak on What in 09(?) and he's always killed the small hall shows I've seen. Ditto Beasties. I think the genre itself is best presented in more intimate settings. Bruce and the E Street can play What, Bruce on a Tom Joad or Seeger Sessions is a Tent Act.
One of the main draws to me about a Jay-z stage show is that he usually uses a real band. That can make a big difference IMO. Did he use one at Roo in 2010 or was it all beats? I don't remember...I think I tried to avoid it because it hurt that I was missing him too much.
Not sure how many rap acts could hold down the main stage at Roo.
Bonnaroo 2008-2013
0ct 11 Pearl Jam
Oct 12 Pearl Jam
March 16 Arcade Fire
April 29 Arcade Fire
Sept 4 Wilco
Sept 9 The Hold Steady
Oct 16 Pearl Jam
Oct 17 Gaslight Anthem