Which stage will Elbow be on?

[dentalplan]

I'm not sure where people are getting that they've dropped off horrendously. Some of these shouts are laughable.

They're sailing to their third consecutive number one album - the last one sold pretty close to 40k copies in its first week which is pretty damn good as things go. May not be doing 4/5 arena dates anymore but instead 20+ academy/theatre sized shows. Sure they aren't as ubiquitous anymore but they're still a well known name with a big fanbase in this country. Comparable to the Stereophonics, but actually allowed at Worthy Farm.

Edited October 16, 2019 by dentalplan

[ghostdancer1]

dentalplan, as usual, bringing the sense. arenas on their last tour (last year), multiple nights at smaller venues on next year's tour.

can't see them lower than Pyramid sub/Other headliner. several recent Pyramid subs/Other headliners would play smaller venues/fewer dates than these Elbow ones.

 

[Badlands]

They're back in my orbit following an ambivalent reaction to Little Fictions - it's just a bit dull. The new album seems to tick the boxes though. I see they played Switching Off and Newborn which is good - they sadly neglect far too much of their earlier stuff.

 

[stuartbert two hats]

3 hours ago, dentalplan said:

I think it will be Other Stage headline this time.

Me too.

[Matt42]

(Are they big enough to headline other anymore?)

I always felt like Glastonbury gave them generously high slots because they are mates of the festival. Will they be able to go up against a major headliner and still pull a crowd?

[Ged Devereux]

Thoughts on the new album? Only listened the once but nothing really stood out and the singles they released from it prior didn’t really make a mark like the lead singles from Little Fictions. I’d like to see them sub the Other, least the band would get to see the sunset for a change!

[Gnomicide]

1 minute ago, Ged Devereux said:

Thoughts on the new album? Only listened the once but nothing really stood out and the singles they released from it prior didn’t really make a mark like the lead singles from Little Fictions. I’d like to see them sub the Other, least the band would get to see the sunset for a change!

Really enjoying the album, playing it to death. Definitely less commercial than recent efforts, doesn't have the big singalong to snare you in I suppose, just needs to be given time.

[dentalplan]

12 minutes ago, Matt42 said:

(Are they big enough to headline other anymore?)

I always felt like Glastonbury gave them generously high slots because they are mates of the festival. Will they be able to go up against a major headliner and still pull a crowd?

(Yes)

All the suitable major festivals have had them sub or equivalent so I'm not sure why you thought it was just Glastonbury. The crowds are clearly still there for them, and they certainly wouldn't attract a smaller gathering than the recent sets from Christine, BBK, New Order and also half of the names  that people are throwing about for next year.

[Wakey321]

Absolutely love the new record. 

Its darker, different and more out of their comfort zone but they have nailed it again!

Went to one of the album launch gigs at the Brudenell and it was just lovely. Guy's voice is stronger than ever and the band were great!

Pyramid Subs for me before Macca!

[zeppelin]

Saw them at an album launch show on Monday and they were fantastic. Guy's voice is incredible and the lad's hilarious! 

[Ayrshire Chris]

Got tickets to see them in Glasgow,  I would think they could sub the pyramid or even headline the other. 

[guypjfreak]

Bloody boring apart from the song that goes on the and on and on about how good your days been or going to be.. 

What if you'd a bad day ah... Humbug already 

If they have to.. Other stage or Strummervile... Or tangerine fields.. 

Edited October 16, 2019 by guypjfreak

[JoeyT]

10 minutes ago, guypjfreak said:

Bloody boring apart from the song that goes on the and on and on about how good your days been or going to be.. 

What if you'd a bad day ah... Humbug already 

If they have to.. Other stage or Strummervile... Or tangerine fields.. 

Sounds like someone needs a cuddle.

[guypjfreak]

17 minutes ago, JoeyT said:

Sounds like someone needs a cuddle.

Yakk yakkk 

[Doug85]

Perennial Pyramid subs 

"The Elbow slot"

 

[MEGABOWL]

Might drop down to third on Pyramid but probably sub. Or Other headliners.

[westholtschic]

Can't wait to see them in Plymouth again and I would be anywhere on site to watch them again. 

Like others on here have said their 2011 set changed my life and their" secret set" was excellent at the park.

[42hamlet]

I just saw Elbow at an intimate show- someone shouting “will you be at Glastonbury”

Guy; ”will you?.... actually I can’t talk about that” 

[dentalplan]

2 minutes ago, 42hamlet said:

I just saw Elbow at an intimate show- someone shouting “will you be at Glastonbury”

Guy; ”will you?.... actually I can’t talk about that” 

Was the person who shouted it Lady Gaga?

[Ayrshire Chris]

9 hours ago, 42hamlet said:

I just saw Elbow at an intimate show- someone shouting “will you be at Glastonbury”

Guy; ”will you?.... actually I can’t talk about that” 

That would probably be Chris Martin shouting 

[Ayrshire Chris]

Headlining the other stage or maybe opening it. Sort of band that fits into a variety of stages and slots. 

[bombfrog]

Elbow, I remember them.

Have they written a second song yet?

[Badlands]

Weightless off the new album is a beauty, they could have easily went over the top with it but it's very restrained. Lovely stuff.

[stuartbert two hats]

1 hour ago, Badlands said:

Weightless off the new album is a beauty, they could have easily went over the top with it but it's very restrained. Lovely stuff.

Everything on the last couple of albums is restrained.  I'm bored of it and want a bit of bombast.

[lighthouse]

2 hours ago, stuartbert two hats said:

I'm bored of it and want a bit of bombast.

Then you'll love the new one. It's pretty 'bombastic'.

Love the new one, actually. Not not songle dud. Keeping it rather short was a good decision. White Heat and My Trouble are excellent.

On Glasto I think they'll be Pyramid sub of Other head.