TITP Highlights (bands at Reading/Leeds)

[swede]

Been watching the TITP coverage this weekend and even though alot of OP on here have complained about the bands playing both festivals, not getting value for money ect, I cant be the only one who watches it actually excited to see the bands that are playing Leeds as well.

I thought The Vaccines looked great and cant wait to see them. Strokes looked much better than R1BW and Julian actually looked like he was having fun up on stage, even giving a shout to to Albert Hammond Jr.

For all those complaining as well about MCR headlining when they didnt even headline TITP. They pulled a pretty large crowd yesterday and the stage set up was very stripped back, just a black backdrop which the Foos also used. It means that the Reading/Leeds shows are going to be much different as we have to expect a big production stage wise what with it being their first (AND MAYBE LAST ) headline slot at Leeds.

[mrtourette]

The Strokes were good, haven't watched anything else yet.

[jonnyx]

I didn't think much to the Strokes again at all.

Janes' still looks the better option.

[2rare2die]

For all those complaining as well about MCR headlining when they didnt even headline TITP. They pulled a pretty large crowd yesterday and the stage set up was very stripped back, just a black backdrop which the Foos also used. It means that the Reading/Leeds shows are going to be much different as we have to expect a big production stage wise what with it being their first (AND MAYBE LAST ) headline slot at Leeds.

[rexclark]

MCR looked pretty good. I'm actually quite looking forward to them at Leeds.

[Spud001]

Yeah I gotta say MCR looked really good on the T coverage and I really look forward to seeing them. Also regarding their set up, they said something in NME saying that they were pretty much going to spend more on the production and show than they would be earning by playing. Anyone else read this a while back?

[mrtourette]

Yeah I gotta say MCR looked really good on the T coverage and I really look forward to seeing them. Also regarding their set up, they said something in NME saying that they were pretty much going to spend more on the production and show than they would be earning by playing. Anyone else read this a while back?

[Spud001]

Yeah that's it I personally can't wait to see what they have to offer, I'm looking forward to seeing if they surprise everyone

[mrtourette]

I won't be watching them but I hope they pull it off, for the sake of the festival.

Edited July 11, 2011 by mrtourette

[mattl]

Impressed by My Chemical Romance, much better than the several predictions of a "dreadful" live performance, a lot of the songs sounded pretty good and I had forgotten that they had some pretty awesome tracks (like SING, Teenagers and Helena to name a few) in their back history.

The only problem seemed to be the crowd was dead for half of the songs. With the addition of time, better stage production and (hopefully) a better crowd it could be one of the surprise highlights of my weekend.

The Strokes still look like a worse option than Jane's Addiction I'm afraid, They put on a good set, much better than at R1BW, and no doubt were enjoying themselves much more, but it all just seemed a bit flat.

On another point, I'm not able to watch Weezer's inevitably brilliant set on the BBC's site, but can watch nearly all of the Saturdays. Sigh.

Edited July 11, 2011 by mattl

[mrtourette]

Weezer refused to be filmed (or for the film to be shown) at R&L last year so I assume they've done the same this year.

[JC-Mo'Fucka]

Weezer refused to be filmed (or for the film to be shown) at R&L last year so I assume they've done the same this year.

[VCK]

Pulp appear to have also requested their live performances to not be broadcast.

[2rare2die]

Yeah I gotta say MCR looked really good on the T coverage and I really look forward to seeing them. Also regarding their set up, they said something in NME saying that they were pretty much going to spend more on the production and show than they would be earning by playing. Anyone else read this a while back?

[PaulDavis]

Beyonce also refused didn't she? I know she isn't playing R+L but it seems strange that the bands at the top refused to be shown

[mrtourette]

Interesting that Beyonce would allow her set at Glastonbury to be shown but not T, maybe she only wants to be seen as a headliner or at her own shows. As for Pulp maybe they're planning a DVD of their comeback Summer and want to save the footage for that?

[Banana Co]

For all those complaining as well about MCR headlining when they didnt even headline TITP. They pulled a pretty large crowd yesterday and the stage set up was very stripped back, just a black backdrop which the Foos also used. It means that the Reading/Leeds shows are going to be much different as we have to expect a big production stage wise what with it being their first (AND MAYBE LAST ) headline slot at Leeds.

[Andy_47]

MCR were brilliant, much better than the arena show I went to see, got a good reception from the crowd which I didn't expect.

Only other band playing I saw was Jimmy Eat World, who were good, but a little bit flat, it was a good, solid set, I'll be seeing them again though.

From what other people said, White Lies were really good, and OFWGKTA were great. Roll on Leeds!

[likelyladtom]

Beady Eye were dreadful, but I guess that's not a surprise.

[hazzamid11]

Mona were pretty average, but Miles Kane was absolutely brilliant, he really surprised me. The Strokes and Pulp were both awesome and are gonna be great back to back. The Vaccines also really surprised me, also Crystal Castles were good.

[The Mean Bean]

Beady Eye didn't look as good as I'd expect them to be, I might consider Unkle instead now.

[PaulDavis]

Watching the View now, front row was full of chavs, hope Leeds isn't the same outcome

[Andy_47]

Watching the View now, front row was full of chavs, hope Leeds isn't the same outcome

[peterdb3492]

Pulp, MCR and The Strokes were all brilliant and considering Coldplay and Arctic Monkeys were pretty bad, should have headlined the festival. Apart from them White Lies were boring and Jimmy Eat World were pretty decent.

One band to see at R&L is Twin Atlantic who were playing a much higher slot at T and really got the crowd going .

[Banana Co]

Pulp, MCR and The Strokes were all brilliant and considering Coldplay and Arctic Monkeys were pretty bad, should have headlined the festival. Apart from them White Lies were boring and Jimmy Eat World were pretty decent.

One band to see at R&L is Twin Atlantic who were playing a much higher slot at T and really got the crowd going .