Is there too much 'Dad-Rock' this year?

[coolethan]

There is an abundance of old school music but it depends where your looking - if you look at the dance areas and said that you'd be talking cobblers.

That said, I think the pyramid stage could do with some young blood as a headline act. Neil Young, Springsteen and Blur are old news no matter what any one says and while I agree that music isn't something particularly affected by age (my top played are the Doors & Nick Drake & both = dead as you like) I do think one young, new act would freshen it up and add a bit more diversity to the mix. KOL & Jay Z last year and the Killers the year before - not everyones cup of tea but they're singing songs about the life & culture us yoot are rooted in - musical time capsuals - so it would be nice to see them shine while they're still shiny.

I'm still sulking at the lack of Faithless & Radiohead though. Every bloody year I get my hopes up!

[ukslim]

I'm still sulking at the lack of Faithless

[Monkismo]

I dare you to take a Darth Vader helmet, stride up to ME at the festival and bellow "I find your lack of Faithless disturbing"

[Messiah Jason]

Erm yeah, music IS ageless, but the term dad rock is merely a functional reference to a type of music. You say its a rubbish term, but yet you know exactly the type of music it refers too. That for me just makes it a fairly useful genre description.

edit: for the record 'no' and 25

[Octave Doctor]

I am 45 but feel about 25 - going to Glastonbury helps me keep that way - the range of music is awesome and I would love more hippy stuff - but this year with Gong and Steve Hillage I am well catered for. I have discovered some "new" music for me every year - and been surprised that they are usually already quite famous with my teenage daughters back home...!

[William of Walworth]

Not at all. I'm 21 and my favourite music is from the 60's. I don't think it matters how old you are, you either enjoy the music or you don't. Anyway, its only the pyramid stage that has a few older acts. There soooo many more modern day bands across the festival but you don't get older people complaining about that! There's definitley enough entertainment to keep everyone happy

[ToxicJesus]

I'm 21 and my dad mostly rocks it to free improvisation and modern Jazz on labels like ECM.. I didn't see much of his shit on the bill so I had to go for 'no'.

[srvman]

dad rock is normally the funnest kind so im up for it

[xxtinkerbellxx]

Nope. Im 19 and think im looking forward 2 seeing bruce more than anyone else

[robith]

No, and I've just turned 25 the other day (25-44 is a pretty big bracket)

I can think of what, 5 bands on the line that fall under that category, and a lot more who don't, so no.

Plus Neil Young- dad rock? This would be the Neil Young who pretty much invented grunge? The Neil Young who's influenced Radiohead, Nirvana and SunnO))))? Wow, dad rock's pretty exciting.

Also, my dad hates Springsteen where as I love him, so I'd discount him too!

People seem to think Glastonbury should have some kind of mathematical formula for picking the line up to create this mystical "balance" when the reality is 1. The line up is designed to appeal to everyone and 2. Financially Glastonbury is not on a level playing field with other fesivals so I think people are really unappreciative of how amazing this year's pyramid headliners are!

[airwaves]

Bugger - I'm in a category with a count of 1 at the moment!

[beamends]

I've not voted - doing so would be utterly pointless. Mr Eavis puts a festival on. You either want to go or don't, your age is utterly immaterial.

[Jens Wildman]

Erm yeah, music IS ageless, but the term dad rock is merely a functional reference to a type of music. You say its a rubbish term, but yet you know exactly the type of music it refers too. That for me just makes it a fairly useful genre description.

edit: for the record 'no' and 25

Edited May 26, 2009 by Jens Wildman

[ShadyBlueBell]

I'm interested in hearing your views and how old the typical user of this forum is. Just out of curiosity.

Thanks.

[LusciousLucy]

Been brought up on the stuff! I am going to stand up and be counted and say I will be watching the Quo on whatver day they are on (unless its Sat and they clash with Rolfy!) Tbh...have been waiting all my Glastonbury going years for a line up like this one. Just a shame Fleetwood Mac and Coldplay arent putting in an appearance!

Ducks for cover!

[lofichic]

Shit. I pressed Yes, 25-40 when I meant NO. D'oh. I was just feeling a bit stung to be in a 25-40 age group. Show some sensitivity

[Laura_Babs]

Not at all!

[Originalshez]

Jens, that version of 'My City Of Ruins' is incredible...When the whole band kicks in towards the end I had shivers down my spine.

[Bort]

Seriously people, get over it. If you don't want to see Neil Young, go see Doves or Bloc Party or Animal Collective. If you don't want to see Springsteen, go see Jarvis f**king Cocker, or Franz Ferdinand, or 2 many dj's or whatever. I am still undecided between Jarvis vs Springsteen. I am now leaning towards the Boss since I've never seen him, will be seeing Jarvis twice the week before Glasto and again in July, and I doubt I will get a good spot in the John Peel tent by the time Emmy the Great's set ends, if the clash finder is as accurate as people say.

[Polso]

definitely rather 'dad rock' (so this is a blanket term that applies to everyone pre-grunge I take it) than run of the mill shitty indie acts

23 btw

[Jens Wildman]

Jens, that version of 'My City Of Ruins' is incredible...When the whole band kicks in towards the end I had shivers down my spine.

Edited May 27, 2009 by Jens Wildman

[benissright]

Go to the official reading forums and you'll get your answer. and its no.

[Howl]

I`d be interested in knowing how you could fit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYPSZiE0OAshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA-X_ne0A6A&feature=relatedthis, this, this,

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into one "term/genre", other than its performed by the same artist.

[Jens Wildman]

what is this Dad Rock you speak of?

Well, that was actually my point... Not that it matters, if you want to put a negative label on most of the music that have been released.. then I think you are a bit simple.

When I think about it, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Blur, Emeniem, Oasis, Radiohead and so on.. is "dad rock" by now..

[Howl]

what is this Dad Rock you speak of?

Well, that was actually my point... Not that it matters, if you want to put a negative label on most of the music that have been released.. then I think you are a bit simple.

When I think about it, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Blur, Emeniem, Oasis, Radiohead and so on.. is "dad rock" by now..