Your most controversial music opinions

[Hugh Jass]

6 minutes ago, Homer said:

 

I was at this festival yet have no idea where I was when he was on stage.

Saddest thing I ever saw was James Brown in 2004. Godfather of Soul, but clearly no longer up to performing.

[Hugh Jass]

4 minutes ago, Homer said:

I would like to happily admit that I enjoyed Coldplay in 2016... on no, I was at LCD, that was @Superscally!

Mrs J dragged me to Coldplay instead of LCD. All my mates told me afterwards what an amazing set it was... I’ve never been able to fully admit to myself that I actually did enjoy that Coldplay set. It’s been forever tainted by the knowledge of what I missed.

[Hugh Jass]

One more thing... The Killers 2019 was the most fun I’ve had watching a Pyramid headliner in years.

It’s one of my all time favourites.

[Homer]

6 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said:

I was at this festival yet have no idea where I was when he was on stage.

Saddest thing I ever saw was James Brown in 2004. Godfather of Soul, but clearly no longer up to performing.

I hate to break it to you, but I know for a fact (as my mate went to watch them instead) that The Bravery were on the Other Stage at the time (one of them got his knob out).

[Tranquility of Solitude]

17 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said:

FWIW my favourite Legends performance was Kenny Rogers.

FWIW one of my favourite ever performances, not just legends, was Lionel.

[Homer]

6 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said:

Mrs J dragged me to Coldplay instead of LCD. All my mates told me afterwards what an amazing set it was... I’ve never been able to fully admit to myself that I actually did enjoy that Coldplay set. It’s been forever tainted by the knowledge of what I missed.

My wife dragged me to Coldplay in 2005 (and to Travis over Leftfield a few years before). If it's any consolation to you, we are now divorced.

[dentalplan]

4 minutes ago, Homer said:

I hate to break it to you, but I know for a fact (as my mate went to watch them instead) that The Bravery were on the Other Stage at the time (one of them got his knob out).

Sounds like an honest mistake.

[dentalplan]

8 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said:

One more thing... The Killers 2019 was the most fun I’ve had watching a Pyramid headliner in years.

It’s one of my all time favourites.

Ah this reminds me.

Radiohead 2017 wasn't all that. For something I always hoped would happen beforehand, I now frequently forget that it actually did.

[Hugh Jass]

17 minutes ago, Homer said:

I hate to break it to you, but I know for a fact (as my mate went to watch them instead) that The Bravery were on the Other Stage at the time (one of them got his knob out).

Sounds worryingly familiar...

That’s not even the worst call I’ve made at GF. That would be skipping the Arcade Fire/Bjork double header on the Other in 2007 to see Kasabian/Arctic Monkeys, on my own.

[HeyPorter]

9 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said:

Sounds worryingly familiar...

That’s not even the worst call I’ve made at GF. That would be skipping the Arcade Fire/Bjork double header on the Other in 2007 to see Kasabian/Arctic Monkeys, on my own.

You must find it hard admitting that one. 

[gigpusher]

On 2/13/2021 at 11:06 AM, CaledonianGonzo said:

Uncontroversially, Lauren Laverne is a once-in-a-generation broadcaster.

If only you could upvote again. Lauren Laverne literally gave me back of my love of music and I would love her be my celebrity BFF. As a result of this I can't stand Huey and think he's a misogynistic twat. 

[Hugh Jass]

6 minutes ago, HeyPorter said:

You must find it hard admitting that one. 

It’s what CalGon would call a “monumental self own”.

Edited February 14, 2021 by Hugh Jass

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

I think that it's a disgrace that the musical merit in the following isn't as widely appreciated as it ought to be;

 

 

[grumpyhack]

1 hour ago, Tranquility of Solitude said:

FWIW one of my favourite ever performances, not just legends, was Lionel.

Agreed

[kingcrawler]

1 hour ago, dentalplan said:

Ah this reminds me.

Radiohead 2017 wasn't all that. For something I always hoped would happen beforehand, I now frequently forget that it actually did.

Out of interest, what’s your favourite Pyramid headline set? I’m guessing the Stones?

For me that Radiohead set was perfect but I can see why others found it a bit boring. It does seem like one where generally those down the front really enjoyed it and anyone a bit further back wasn’t as into it. 

[maelzoid]

7 minutes ago, kingcrawler said:

Out of interest, what’s your favourite Pyramid headline set? I’m guessing the Stones?

For me that Radiohead set was perfect but I can see why others found it a bit boring. It does seem like one where generally those down the front really enjoyed it and anyone a bit further back wasn’t as into it. 

I didn't like it down the front as it was full of very serious boys staring intently.

I went to the back, but because they had screen-savers on the jumbotron rather than the band itself, it felt a bit alienating. I left before the encores. I honestly think if the band had appeared on those screens and those at the back could have seen the actual performance, it would have been more warmly received by the masses.

Edited February 14, 2021 by maelzoid
additional point.

[gooner1990]

1 hour ago, Hugh Jass said:

Sounds worryingly familiar...

That’s not even the worst call I’ve made at GF. That would be skipping the Arcade Fire/Bjork double header on the Other in 2007 to see Kasabian/Arctic Monkeys, on my own.

My two were choosing Prodigy over Blur in 2009 and M.I.A over Skrillex in 2014.

[nikkic]

12 minutes ago, maelzoid said:

I didn't like it down the front as it was full of very serious boys staring intently.

I went to the back, but because they had screen-savers on the jumbotron rather than the band itself, it felt a bit alienating. I left before the encores. I honestly think if the band had appeared on those screens and those at the back could have seen the actual performance, it would have been more warmly received by the masses.

This and played Reckoner and it would have been a 10/10. 

[Homer]

1 hour ago, Hugh Jass said:

Sounds worryingly familiar...

That’s not even the worst call I’ve made at GF. That would be skipping the Arcade Fire/Bjork double header on the Other in 2007 to see Kasabian/Arctic Monkeys, on my own.

Brian Wilson was far classier - he just discreetly revealed one of his plums 

[Homer]

34 minutes ago, kingcrawler said:

Out of interest, what’s your favourite Pyramid headline set? I’m guessing the Stones?

For me that Radiohead set was perfect but I can see why others found it a bit boring. It does seem like one where generally those down the front really enjoyed it and anyone a bit further back wasn’t as into it. 

Au contraire blackadder: when I left to go watch dizzee on west holts, it actually got better the further ‘back’ I got!

[Alex Winstone]

Fleetwood Mac are overrated

 

[dentalplan]

42 minutes ago, kingcrawler said:

Out of interest, what’s your favourite Pyramid headline set? I’m guessing the Stones?

For me that Radiohead set was perfect but I can see why others found it a bit boring. It does seem like one where generally those down the front really enjoyed it and anyone a bit further back wasn’t as into it. 

Stones, yeah.

I was down the front. It was fairly good - I wasn't impacted by the sound or visual issues that others had - it was just strangely underwhelming for a Radiohead headline set in hindsight. Other sets from the year have resonated with me more.

Maybe it's just impossible expectations but it did fall short of perfect for sure.

Edited February 14, 2021 by dentalplan

[Superscally]

2 hours ago, Homer said:

I would like to happily admit that I enjoyed Coldplay in 2016... on no, I was at LCD, that was @Superscally!

No matter how good that LCD gig was, it just wasn't better than that Coldplay gig. Peak Glasto. 

[rivalschools.price]

The trouble with many of the Pyramid headline sets are there are too many people who watch bands they’re not a fan of ‘just to say they’ve seen them’.

This has always been a mystery to me.

 

[charlierc]

14 hours ago, John the Moth said:

Beyoncé is a horrible role model.

Kendrick Lamar knew exactly what he was doing when he got a fan up to sing controversial lyrics.

The National are boring as fuck live.

Crowded House are Australian.

Saw them in Milan with Franz Ferdinand a few years back, and I thought they were excellent. But they can be hit and miss imo.