What was the best set of R&L headliners?

[YumYum]

I went for 2002, great set of headliners. The Strokes at the peak of there powers, Foo Fighters were still 'creative' and not just a rock and roll Coldplay, then The Prodigy are one of the best live acts I've ever seen.

2009 is a close 2nd, my first year at the festival so it always will be up there for me

[AcademicPistol]

2001 has still received zero votes, to be fair the headliners were a bit gash that year but the undercard wasn't shabby at all the likes of Green Day, The Strokes, Biffy, SOAD & QOTSA to name but a few. I do understand that there weren't obviously as now as they were then etc.

[thesecretingredientiscrime]

2001 has still received zero votes, to be fair the headliners were a bit gash that year but the undercard wasn't shabby at all the likes of Green Day, The Strokes, Biffy, SOAD & QOTSA to name but a few. I do understand that there weren't obviously as now as they were then etc.

[AcademicPistol]

But this is "set of headliners". If it was full line-up I probably would have gone '08.

[kaosmark2]

2005. It's the only year where I'd consider buying tour date tickets for every headliner.

2007 had phenomenal subs who all upstaged headliners. Kings of Leon were fantastic then, back after Because of the Times had come out. Arcade Fire were brilliant and that NIN set is my favourite ever festival show.

I'm surprised at the lack of love for '99. Blur and RHCP would have been in stunning form back then.

[jump]

TBH I'm surprised 2009 has had so many votes, Kings & Monkees were both poor and The Radioheads had a small crowd.

[Chinaski_]

2005 was my second favourite set of headliners ever (after 95), thought it was really strong and had a good variety.

In terms of the overall lineup, then 2002 would win hands down.

[Hart Attack]

I use a points system to compare lineups:

Band I don't like or am not interested in at all = 0

Band I slightly like (one or two songs) or am interested in checking out = 1

Band I kind of like, but not enough to go to their own shows = 2

Band I like = 3

Band I love = 4

One of my all-time favourites = 5

Going by that, 2008 wins for me with 12 points (5 each for Rage and Metallica, 2 for Killers). Then 2003 with 10 (5 each for Metallica and Linkin Park).

[kaosmark2]

I use a points system to compare lineups:

Band I don't like or am not interested in at all = 0

Band I slightly like (one or two songs) or am interested in checking out = 1

Band I kind of like, but not enough to go to their own shows = 2

Band I like = 3

Band I love = 4

One of my all-time favourites = 5

Going by that, 2008 wins for me with 12 points (5 each for Rage and Metallica, 2 for Killers). Then 2003 with 10 (5 each for Metallica and Linkin Park).

[rug568]

2005 with 12

Pixies:4

Foos: 5

Maiden: 3

[Chinaski_]

I use a points system to compare lineups:

Band I don't like or am not interested in at all = 0

Band I slightly like (one or two songs) or am interested in checking out = 1

Band I kind of like, but not enough to go to their own shows = 2

Band I like = 3

Band I love = 4

One of my all-time favourites = 5

Going by that, 2008 wins for me with 12 points (5 each for Rage and Metallica, 2 for Killers). Then 2003 with 10 (5 each for Metallica and Linkin Park).

Edited September 13, 2012 by Chinaski_

[AcademicPistol]

I use a points system to compare lineups:

Band I don't like or am not interested in at all = 0

Band I slightly like (one or two songs) or am interested in checking out = 1

Band I kind of like, but not enough to go to their own shows = 2

Band I like = 3

Band I love = 4

One of my all-time favourites = 5

Going by that, 2008 wins for me with 12 points (5 each for Rage and Metallica, 2 for Killers). Then 2003 with 10 (5 each for Metallica and Linkin Park).

[Hart Attack]

So... just to double check, you don't like or are not interested in Blur at all?

[kaosmark2]

That is correct. Their music is just annoying to me, and I've never generally liked Britpop... except for Oasis.

[Hart Attack]

The Charlatans = 0

Blur = 0

Red Hot Chili Peppers = 3

1999 = 3

Oasis = 2

Pulp = 0

Stereophonics = 0

2000 = 2

Travis = 0

Manic Street Preachers = 1

Eminem = 2

2001 = 3

The Strokes = 0

Foo Fighters = 4

The Prodigy = 3

2002 = 7

Linkin Park = 5

Blur = 0

Metallica = 5

2003 = 10

The Darkness = 1

The White Stripes = 1

Green Day = 5

2004 = 7

Pixies = 0

Foo Fighters = 4

Iron Maiden = 3

2005 = 7

Franz Ferdinand = 1

Muse = 3

Pearl Jam = 2

2006 = 6

Razorlight = 0

Red Hot Chili Peppers = 3

The Smashing Pumpkins = 2

2007 = 5

Rage Against The Machine = 5

The Killers = 2

Metallica = 5

2008 = 12

Kings Of Leon = 1

Arctic Monkeys = 0

Radiohead = 1

2009 = 2

Guns N' Roses = 2

Arcade Fire = 0

Blink-182 = 5

2010 = 7

My Chemical Romance = 4

The Strokes = 0

Muse = 3

2011 = 7

The Cure = 2

Kasabian = 0

Foo Fighters = 4

2012 = 6

[Vieuphoria]

Going by that then

The Charlatans = 2

Blur = 4

Red Hot Chili Peppers = 2

1999 = 8

Oasis = 2

Pulp = 4

Stereophonics = 1

2000 = 7

Travis = 1

Manic Street Preachers = 5

Eminem = 2

2001 = 8

The Strokes = 2

Foo Fighters = 2

The Prodigy = 3

2002 = 7

Linkin Park = 0

Blur = 4

Metallica = 3

2003 = 7

The Darkness = 3

The White Stripes = 3

Green Day = 4

2004 = 10

Pixies = 5

Foo Fighters = 3

Iron Maiden = 3

2005 = 11

Franz Ferdinand = 2

Muse = 3

Pearl Jam = 3

2006 = 8

Razorlight = 2

Red Hot Chili Peppers = 3

The Smashing Pumpkins = 5

2007 = 10

Rage Against The Machine = 4

The Killers = 1

Metallica = 3

2008 = 8

Kings Of Leon = 2

Arctic Monkeys = 3

Radiohead = 5

2009 = 10

Guns N' Roses = 3

Arcade Fire = 2

Blink-182 = 1

2010 = 6

My Chemical Romance = 0

The Strokes = 2

Muse = 5

2011 = 7

The Cure = 5

Kasabian = 2

Foo Fighters = 2

2012 = 9

[mrtourette]

Jesus wept are we that bored that we have to work out a formula for deciding what we liked? Can we not trust our own judgement any more?

[thetime]

Jesus wept are we that bored that we have to work out a formula for deciding what we liked? Can we not trust our own judgement any more?

[mrtourette]

I knew we'd be friends eventually.

[jump]

Jesus wept are we that bored that we have to work out a formula for deciding what we liked? Can we not trust our own judgement any more?

[AcademicPistol]

Gazza! Assemble!

[kaosmark2]

Might not agree with you alot but im with you here.

[VCK]

Jesus wept are we that bored that we have to work out a formula for deciding what we liked? Can we not trust our own judgement any more?

[rexclark]

2000 for me, Oasis were on top form and Pulp were fantastic as usual. Sadly missed The Stereophonics, even more gutted that Tom Jones came on with them.

Second favourite would be 2008.

Edited September 15, 2012 by rexclark