Skip997 Posted September 19, 2024 Report Share Posted September 19, 2024 On 9/19/2024 at 3:00 PM, Mardy said: On the flipside, no c**t is retiring these days, they just go on and on forever. Look at the 'upcoming gigs/tours' thread. It's a succession of old arthritic wizened f**kers who should be spending their days on the allotment or down the retired centre. Expand Absolutely Far too many old duffers around Even worse, loads of them were dreadful in their prime, never mind these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superscally Posted September 19, 2024 Report Share Posted September 19, 2024 On 9/19/2024 at 4:23 PM, westholtschic said: Oh so we know he is touring again Expand Set to win swing states if ever I saw it... 😄 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry bear Posted September 19, 2024 Report Share Posted September 19, 2024 On 9/19/2024 at 4:42 PM, Skip997 said: Far too many old duffers around Even worse, loads of them were dreadful in their prime, never mind these days Expand Same with some of the posters on here 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEGABOWL Posted September 19, 2024 Report Share Posted September 19, 2024 On 9/19/2024 at 4:23 PM, westholtschic said: Oh so we know he is touring again Expand Stevie and Eminem in a ‘duffers who should have retired by now’ double bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEGATRONICMEATWAGON Posted September 19, 2024 Report Share Posted September 19, 2024 I'm loving all the hypothetical trios that could be mixed together between heritage or new stars, all different genres, something for everyone. Fred/Rihanna/Green Day Fender/O-Rod/Stevie W Bruce/Eminem/Lady Gaga Dave/Oasis/Madonna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEGATRONICMEATWAGON Posted September 19, 2024 Report Share Posted September 19, 2024 On 9/19/2024 at 6:08 PM, MEGABOWL said: Stevie and Eminem in a ‘duffers who should have retired by now’ double bill Expand Seasick Steve for the third guitar slot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superscally Posted September 19, 2024 Report Share Posted September 19, 2024 On 9/19/2024 at 6:37 PM, MEGATRONICMEATWAGON said: I'm loving all the hypothetical trios that could be mixed together between heritage or new stars, all different genres, something for everyone. Fred/Rihanna/Green Day Fender/O-Rod/Stevie W Bruce/Eminem/Lady Gaga Dave/Oasis/Madonna Expand Option 2, please Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4AssedMonkey Posted September 19, 2024 Report Share Posted September 19, 2024 The way culture is consumed and absorbed these days has changed. As a result there are very few “mega stars” that actually penetrate globally. Of the younger generation, you have Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, and then a few more upcoming. Pre-2010 I’d say, one/two huge albums and you were pretty much set for life. Things change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiZuff Posted September 19, 2024 Report Share Posted September 19, 2024 Or you pick it from pots like a champions league draw Pot 1 : its fred again so lets ignore that Pot 2 : o-rod / lady gaga / rhianna / Pot 3: Fender / Green day / Stevie Wonder / Eminem / The Weeknd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlotteB Posted September 20, 2024 Report Share Posted September 20, 2024 The whole Fred Again craze has definitely passed me by. Is he some sort of genius, or is he a fad? I'd appreciate an expert opinion 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkic Posted September 20, 2024 Report Share Posted September 20, 2024 On 9/20/2024 at 6:50 AM, CharlotteB said: The whole Fred Again craze has definitely passed me by. Is he some sort of genius, or is he a fad? I'd appreciate an expert opinion 😊 Expand Enter @Superscally...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardy Posted September 20, 2024 Report Share Posted September 20, 2024 On 9/20/2024 at 6:57 AM, nikkic said: Enter @Superscally...... Expand hehehe. I reckon what Galgon said about Stormzy is apposite here. Part of the excitement and thrill of music is the new, the unusual, the act that comes out and suddenly you get caught up in the manic thrill of it for a while. Do they all build on that initial promise, hell no, some of them go on to make awful album after awful album for the next couple of decades, but one of the intrinsic things about music, and football, and art or whatever is seeing that bright young thing emerge, full of promise and getting (over)excited about it, and getting swept up in the moment. Is that a fad? Maybe, but rather that than hoary old dullards who've (dread phrase) 'paid their dues. That is the absolute antithesis of everything that's great about music. I want my pulse to race, i want to be infatuated, i want to feel like a wide eyed teenager again in love with all the possibilities. And if that means looking foolish a couple of years later so be it. Live a little, take a punt. 2 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzared Posted September 20, 2024 Report Share Posted September 20, 2024 On 9/20/2024 at 6:50 AM, CharlotteB said: The whole Fred Again craze has definitely passed me by. Is he some sort of genius, or is he a fad? I'd appreciate an expert opinion 😊 Expand Not many people know this but fred again took inspiration from Zac Efron after watching the oscar winning film "We Are Your Friends" EDIT - I MADE ALL THAT UP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkic Posted September 20, 2024 Report Share Posted September 20, 2024 On 9/20/2024 at 7:05 AM, Mardy said: hehehe. I reckon what Galgon said about Stormzy is apposite here. Part of the excitement and thrill of music is the new, the unusual, the act that comes out and suddenly you get caught up in the manic thrill of it for a while. Do they all build on that initial promise, hell no, some of them go on to make awful album after awful album for the next couple of decades, but one of the intrinsic things about music, and football, and art or whatever is seeing that bright young thing emerge, full of promise and getting (over)excited about it, and getting swept up in the moment. Is that a fad? Maybe, but rather that than hoary old dullards who've (dread phrase) 'paid their dues. That is the absolute antithesis of everything that's great about music. I want my pulse to race, i want to be infatuated, i want to feel like a wide eyed teenager again in love with all the possibilities. And if that means looking foolish a couple of years later so be it. Live a little, take a punt. Expand I wholeheartedly believed MGMT were going to change the landscape of modern music. Didn’t quite pan out. Although could be worse, a mate of mine has never lived down the quote “The Kooks are the most important band since The Libertines”. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuie Posted September 20, 2024 Report Share Posted September 20, 2024 On 9/20/2024 at 6:50 AM, CharlotteB said: The whole Fred Again craze has definitely passed me by. Is he some sort of genius, or is he a fad? I'd appreciate an expert opinion 😊 Expand if you’ve not already, I’d say watch his Glasto Other stage set. Then watch his Reading set to give an idea what his headline set would be like. The bloke has talent in abundance. But will we all be bored in a year? Who knows. On 9/20/2024 at 7:05 AM, Mardy said: hehehe. I reckon what Galgon said about Stormzy is apposite here. Part of the excitement and thrill of music is the new, the unusual, the act that comes out and suddenly you get caught up in the manic thrill of it for a while. Do they all build on that initial promise, hell no, some of them go on to make awful album after awful album for the next couple of decades, but one of the intrinsic things about music, and football, and art or whatever is seeing that bright young thing emerge, full of promise and getting (over)excited about it, and getting swept up in the moment. Is that a fad? Maybe, but rather that than hoary old dullards who've (dread phrase) 'paid their dues. That is the absolute antithesis of everything that's great about music. I want my pulse to race, i want to be infatuated, i want to feel like a wide eyed teenager again in love with all the possibilities. And if that means looking foolish a couple of years later so be it. Live a little, take a punt. Expand Great post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex DeLarge Posted September 20, 2024 Report Share Posted September 20, 2024 On 9/20/2024 at 6:50 AM, CharlotteB said: The whole Fred Again craze has definitely passed me by. Is he some sort of genius, or is he a fad? I'd appreciate an expert opinion 😊 Expand Depends what you're looking for. His music has two sides really. The moody, introspective, James Blake influenced stuff and then the big, feelgood 'hugging your mates' tracks. If you're looking for something that's fairly easy-going and light, his music is perfect. He samples voice-notes by his friends, instagram lives, stuff like that. I'm not a massive fan of Fred, but some of his tracks are pretty good. That's probably where to start if you are actually interested. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernangel Posted September 20, 2024 Report Share Posted September 20, 2024 On 9/20/2024 at 7:47 AM, Alex DeLarge said: Depends what you're looking for. His music has two sides really. The moody, introspective, James Blake influenced stuff and then the big, feelgood 'hugging your mates' tracks. If you're looking for something that's fairly easy-going and light, his music is perfect. He samples voice-notes by his friends, instagram lives, stuff like that. I'm not a massive fan of Fred, but some of his tracks are pretty good. That's probably where to start if you are actually interested. Expand Not for me but i think they've Glastonbury book him now before he fades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superscally Posted September 20, 2024 Report Share Posted September 20, 2024 On 9/20/2024 at 6:50 AM, CharlotteB said: The whole Fred Again craze has definitely passed me by. Is he some sort of genius, or is he a fad? I'd appreciate an expert opinion 😊 Expand Expert: He is bobbins. @nikkic - ta for the heads up 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfa Posted September 20, 2024 Report Share Posted September 20, 2024 On 9/19/2024 at 4:23 PM, westholtschic said: Oh so we know he is touring again Expand Very short notice these! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiZuff Posted September 20, 2024 Report Share Posted September 20, 2024 (edited) With fred again id say its just a more emotional experience than your standard dance music. im no expert on dance / electronic music but it just moves me in a way most dance music does not. cant really quantify it anymore than that and clearly many others feel the same. More so the Actual life series of albums than the new one. Edited September 20, 2024 by TiZuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEGATRONICMEATWAGON Posted September 20, 2024 Report Share Posted September 20, 2024 On 9/20/2024 at 7:30 AM, nikkic said: I wholeheartedly believed MGMT were going to change the landscape of modern music. Didn’t quite pan out. Although could be worse, a mate of mine has never lived down the quote “The Kooks are the most important band since The Libertines”. Expand Me too. I saw a couple years back a YouTube video claiming that MGMT did Oracular Spectacular as a bit of a joke, then it blew up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben7amin_ Posted September 20, 2024 Report Share Posted September 20, 2024 Absolutely love MGMT still to this day - I wish they would tour, last album was great ! I saw them at Glastonbury last time and it was packed - thought the crowd was a bit sh*t, People were getting grumpy when tracks were not all the 2-3 songs they know which as great as Time to pretend and a few others are they probably not a great representation of the overall sound of the band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnomicide Posted September 20, 2024 Report Share Posted September 20, 2024 On 9/20/2024 at 7:05 AM, Mardy said: hehehe. I reckon what Galgon said about Stormzy is apposite here. Part of the excitement and thrill of music is the new, the unusual, the act that comes out and suddenly you get caught up in the manic thrill of it for a while. Do they all build on that initial promise, hell no, some of them go on to make awful album after awful album for the next couple of decades, but one of the intrinsic things about music, and football, and art or whatever is seeing that bright young thing emerge, full of promise and getting (over)excited about it, and getting swept up in the moment. Is that a fad? Maybe, but rather that than hoary old dullards who've (dread phrase) 'paid their dues. That is the absolute antithesis of everything that's great about music. I want my pulse to race, i want to be infatuated, i want to feel like a wide eyed teenager again in love with all the possibilities. And if that means looking foolish a couple of years later so be it. Live a little, take a punt. Expand There's been a fair few acts I've seen in relatively small venues and thought to myself, "this is the last time they play somewhere this small, it'll be arenas next year." Then it turns out that was the biggest venue they would play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben7amin_ Posted September 20, 2024 Report Share Posted September 20, 2024 On 9/20/2024 at 9:29 AM, Gnomicide said: There's been a fair few acts I've seen in relatively small venues and thought to myself, "this is the last time they play somewhere this small, it'll be arenas next year." Then it turns out that was the biggest venue they would play. Expand I always thought the Maccabees would go on to be something big. But not only did it not happen - they basically tapped out on there career well early Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted September 20, 2024 Report Share Posted September 20, 2024 Rhianna is in London this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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