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Do you have a preference on how or do I get to pick?
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I picked Coldplay because Parachutes is the only album put out by any of those four I still enjoy. But now that I think about it I'd probably rather see Foo Fighters perform, Coldplay's show seems pretty bloated. Muse and Killers would be naps.
Coldplay is, and has been for a while, one of my favorite bands. However, I love their old stuff and they never play stuff from Parachutes. With the exception of Yellow and last week when they had technical problems and decided to play Trouble, they do not even touch most of their old songs that are not hits. And their setlist this tour is literally identical from one show to the next. Coldplay was an incredible band, and still is to some degree, and they put on a great live show, but having seen them on this tour I really wouldn't care too much for them headlining.
If I'm stuck with choosing one of these 4 options, my decision would depend on the Saturday and Sunday headliners on who I would like to see on Friday.
For instance, Coldplay and DMB both in the top 3 would be pretty lawlzy. But I would enjoy a Coldplay show.
Post by hiddenzombie013 on Jul 10, 2012 1:21:31 GMT -5
As of right now, it would be:
1. Foo Fighters - Dave Grohl is THE man, and I've never seen them before. They are a must-see. That said, if the fates align and I get to go to Deluna Fest this year, they would be #2 or 3, depending on how good they are (which I'm sure they're amazing). I know all of their hits, and a good chunk of their deep cuts too.
2. Muse - Also never seen them. I hear they're one of the best live bands around, so that's a huge draw. I'm not as familiar with their catalog as I should be perhaps. I know all of their big songs, most of Black Holes and Resistance, and that's it.
3. Coldplay - Saw them less than two weeks ago, and it was very glorious. One of the best shows ever, honestly. At least top 10. Whatever the next arena show I go to is, I will miss the Xylobands. Only bummer would be that the setlist would likely be the same one I just saw. If they somehow got Xylobands at Roo, this show would be #1 or 2. I know almost everything from their five albums (just a couple on X&Y I haven't listened to), so I would know anything they play. I would say I enjoy their music the most out of these four.
4. The Killers - As I mentioned in another thread, they were great at Orlando Calling. Unlike Coldplay though, I could live without seeing them again. Unless their new album is great, or they throw in some surprises in the setlist (how about All the Pretty Faces? Or Joyride?), I wouldn't be super psyched for this show. I would watch most of it, and probably enjoy it, but I'd totally leave early for a good spot at a LN tent. I know all of their hits and some random deep cuts here and there, so I'm not a diehard or anything.
Since I'm going to count on seeing the Foos though, I'll vote Muse.
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
Do you have a preference on how or do I get to pick?
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I picked Coldplay because Parachutes is the only album put out by any of those four I still enjoy. But now that I think about it I'd probably rather see Foo Fighters perform, Coldplay's show seems pretty bloated. Muse and Killers would be naps.
That would have been my exact answer until I saw Coldplay live. Then I lost complete interest in the band. Foos it is, though I haven't enjoyed anything new from them in 6-10 years
Can we make "take a nap" the fifth Friday headliner, or even better Ham Sandwich?
Vote for the band you'd like to skip the most. That'd be the act you'd prefer out of the 4 choices Then you could skip them.
I went with Foo, because if I camp where I camped this year, I can sneak away and get good and drunk and scream "THERE GOES MY HERO!!" at the top of my lungs.
Post by gardenfresh on Jul 12, 2012 8:55:51 GMT -5
I don't want to see the Killers headline, that will waste what field space because not enough ppl will be there.
I hate Coldplay. If I see one more hipster singing "Paradise", faces will be punched.
So that leaves it between Muse and Foo Fighters, both bands I've seen live. My vote lies with MUSE. You will thank me later when your face is melted off.
I hate Coldplay. If I see one more hipster singing "Paradise", faces will be punched.
Dude, hipsters don't like Coldplay. ProTip: shopping at Urban Outfitters does not make one a hipster any more than shopping at Hot Topic makes one "punk."
Regarding this poll, the acceptable order of preference is:
1) Foo Fighters 2) Coldplay 3) Muse 4) The Killers
Several years ago Coldplay and Muse would have been flipped, and several years before that Coldplay would have been the undisputed #1. The Killers are number one only if you wear eyeliner.
Exact order for me as well. Foo Fighters and Coldplay are about a toss up because I really enjoy both bands but I hear Grohl puts on a hell of a show.
Will roo be the 2nd weekend in June this year or will that come out with the lineup?
Went with Foo because they have the best catalog. I'm not big on Coldplay's recent stuff but if they dug deep into their older stuff it could be a good show. Killers would be entertaining but still come in third. Muse, meh.
I went with Coldplay, I will say the Foo Fighters put on a much better show than I expected at Hangout a few years ago they are legit Rock and Roll. Also Grohl getting out of the ocean to cover for Cee Lo was great as well.
1. Muse 2. Foo Fighters - Dave Grohl plays guitar and sings while he's chewing gum for God's sake! 3. Coldplay - Heard great things about their shows, would go 4. The Killers - Can't get into them no matter how hard I try, would probably skip
Post by lazybutterfly on Jul 12, 2012 19:29:21 GMT -5
I've seen Coldplay twice, once in 2008 and once at the All Points West festival year later right before their "hiatus". First time was incredible, really almost brought me to tears. Second time was meh, I think Martin seemed a little out of it, possibly drunk, I don't know what it was. So that being said I guess I'd seem them again with the hopes of it turning out like the first time, but I went with FF on this one.
1. Foo Fighters - seen twice, going to see in Sept at MM, I want to see them on the farm 2. Muse - put as #2 b/c I have never seen them but want to 3. Coldplay - saw in 2005 & they were great 4. The Killers - just never really got into them
Post by theshining on Jul 13, 2012 20:18:12 GMT -5
I always prefer to see bands I haven't yet seen or bands that are personal favs fill the Headline slots and non of the 4 fit my criteria.
I have seen all 4 of these, a couple repeatedly, and non of them were mind blowing. I'd say that Coldplay was the best of the 4 overall but I voted Foo's as they let me down when I saw them and would give them a shot at redemption.
Who in the world thinks The Killers are HL material? Even at the height of their popularity, they couldn't bring much of a crowd to the What Stage. Even the Kings of Leon sound more exciting by comparison.
I'll go with Coldplay by default. But I put them in the same category as RHCP or a band like Incubus. Amazing first couple of albums, followed by garbage that they insist on cramming down peoples throat
Post by roccoandhistaco on Jul 14, 2012 0:02:34 GMT -5
Who in the world doesn't think they're headliners? They've already headlined Lolla, Coachella and Glastonbury and this year are headling a new festival in Deleware over the Black Keys and Jack White. I think being bigger than a Lolla and Coachella headliner (TBK) qualifies you as a headliner material for Bonnaroo. I really don't get the Killers hate going on here. Sam's Town is one of my favorite albums and they'd be great to have.
I'll go with Coldplay by default. But I put them in the same category as RHCP or a band like Incubus.
Why would you say that? They are basically modern day U2 and can fit into any age group. Definitely not struggling to sell out amphitheaters like Incubus. In fact, they were even able to add a second stadium show in boot scootin' Dallas less than a month ago. They're huge.