Sam Fender

[Superscally]

12 hours ago, NorthernSoul52 said:

Think given Fender's trajectory for now, it is headline in '24 or '25, or nothing. Definitely has the capacity to become the major guitar act of his generation - but music can twist on a dime, after all.

Wild Grey Ocean isn't going to bin off Springsteen comparisons, by any stretch, but there's a shade of Mark Knopfler in there too.

 

Great, innit. Shits on anything off Midnights...

[Crazyfool01]

Was decent on the farm 😀

 

[hodgey123]

17 hours ago, Crazyfool01 said:

Was decent on the farm 😀

 

One of my favourite sets in 6 Glastonburys 

[Crazyfool01]

8 minutes ago, hodgey123 said:

One of my favourite sets in 6 Glastonburys 

Certainly one of the best atmospheres I’ve experienced for daytime acts on the farm 

[nikkic]

1 hour ago, Crazyfool01 said:

Certainly one of the best atmospheres I’ve experienced for daytime acts on the farm 

This was probably my peak of the weekend.

I mean Kendrick was my fave set, but I was shattered by that point. 

During Sam I just had the biggest smile though out, nicely inebriated, sun was out, best mates in tow and I just kept thinking…..

WE ARE FINALLY BACK. 

[danbailey80]

Having heard the 2 new songs that will be on the new album I think I’m 100% certain he will headline next year. 
 

The new album will be huge. 
 

He really is rather special.
 

 

[Ayrshire Chris]

9 minutes ago, danbailey80 said:

Having heard the 2 new songs that will be on the new album I think I’m 100% certain he will headline next year. 
 

The new album will be huge. 
 

He really is rather special.
 

 

He was absolutely brilliant last time out at Glastonbury,  I really hope your optimism that he will headline is justified and no other festival nabs him as an exclusive. SoEmily, get on the phone now! 🤞😊. 

[Lionator]

2 hours ago, danbailey80 said:

Having heard the 2 new songs that will be on the new album I think I’m 100% certain he will headline next year. 
 

The new album will be huge. 
 

He really is rather special.
 

 

If it’s the two I’ve just seen on social media, they’re great! Although you can tell he’s been working with Adam from the war on drugs lol

[Funkyfairy!]

21 hours ago, danbailey80 said:

Having heard the 2 new songs that will be on the new album I think I’m 100% certain he will headline next year. 
 

The new album will be huge. 
 

He really is rather special.
 

 

Totally agree he's brilliant and from watching him doing small sets and then onto Glastonbury and his own gig at Alexander Palace I am really hoping the new album launches him into headlining glastonbury 

[Dronx]

Would be thoroughly deserved. He’s next in line surely.  

[MrHew]

He's not my bag personally but I can't disagree that he's a deserved headliner and I'd love it if he did. 

[Spindles]

I'm of the same opinion, but I'll probably stick his catalogue on rotation when the new music drops to see if anything sticks.  My son and I arrived in the Pyramid field after Phoebe Bridgers just as Seventeen going under started and it was hard not to find that an uplifting experience even as a non-fan.

[Justcalledtosay]

On 8/11/2024 at 7:44 PM, danbailey80 said:

Having heard the 2 new songs that will be on the new album I think I’m 100% certain he will headline next year. 
 

The new album will be huge. 
 

He really is rather special.
 

 

Where did you hear these two new tunes please?

Edit: Not to worry. Found them.

Edited August 13 by Justcalledtosay

[Justcalledtosay]

On 8/11/2024 at 7:58 PM, Ayrshire Chris said:

He was absolutely brilliant last time out at Glastonbury,  I really hope your optimism that he will headline is justified and no other festival nabs him as an exclusive. SoEmily, get on the phone now! 🤞😊. 

That was one of my favourite Glasto sets 😎

[1892]

1 hour ago, Justcalledtosay said:

Where did you hear these two new tunes please?

Edit: Not to worry. Found them.

Any links please? 

[Justcalledtosay]

14 hours ago, 1892 said:

Any links please? 

https://www.rollingstone.co.uk/music/watch-sam-fender-debut-two-new-songs-at-comeback-gig-42049/

[1892]

7 hours ago, Justcalledtosay said:

https://www.rollingstone.co.uk/music/watch-sam-fender-debut-two-new-songs-at-comeback-gig-42049/

Thank you 

[4AssedMonkey]

Am I the only one who thinks that Sam Fender/War on Drugs/Springsteen B Sides are all completely indistinguishable and bang average?  It's not bad, it's just really meh.  Bog standard scales, melodies, chord changes and lyrics.  It's so by the numbers it just wafts past and leaves me unaffected, which is probably my least favourite kind of music.  Just doesn't land at all.

[Porcelina]

17 hours ago, 4AssedMonkey said:

Am I the only one who thinks that Sam Fender/War on Drugs/Springsteen B Sides are all completely indistinguishable and bang average?  It's not bad, it's just really meh.  Bog standard scales, melodies, chord changes and lyrics.  It's so by the numbers it just wafts past and leaves me unaffected, which is probably my least favourite kind of music.  Just doesn't land at all.

 

Quite possibly.

 

Put some headphones in. If The Dying Light and Alright don't make you feel something then I'd be genuinely surprised.

Edited August 15 by Porcelina

[Ayrshire Chris]

18 hours ago, 4AssedMonkey said:

Am I the only one who thinks that Sam Fender/War on Drugs/Springsteen B Sides are all completely indistinguishable and bang average?  It's not bad, it's just really meh.  Bog standard scales, melodies, chord changes and lyrics.  It's so by the numbers it just wafts past and leaves me unaffected, which is probably my least favourite kind of music.  Just doesn't land at all.

And that explains the beauty of music. There’s styles that suit some but not others. I never judge anyone by their musical tastes. I love Fender, Springsteen etc but I can understand why it might leave you cold. That’s why Glastonbury is so good, there’s always something on offer that I like whether it’s  a pyramid headliner or a band up in strummerville.

[CaledonianGonzo]

51 minutes ago, Porcelina said:

Quite possibly.

 

Put some headphones in. If The Dying Light and Alright don't make you feel something then I'd be genuinely surprised.

 

The Dying Light is a decent song, but it's so indebted to The Boss that its practically The Rutles.

[efcfanwirral]

50 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

 

The Dying Light is a decent song, but it's so indebted to The Boss that its practically The Rutles.

That's why I love it so much! 

[Spindles]

I mean, there are worse artists to be influenced by.  

[CaledonianGonzo]

But which is best recent Boss pastiche about being seventeen ?

 

Fender or Sharon Van Etten?

[Superscally]

23 hours ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

But which is best recent Boss pastiche about being seventeen ?

 

Fender or Sharon Van Etten?

Oooo I've not heard SvE's one!