Glastonbury 2014

My disdain (hate is to strong) for Metallica comes from watching Somekind of Monster and reading interviews with Jason Newsted, really liked the first 4 albums after that it just went wrong.

Jack White. Rudimental. Lily Allen.

That is all.

Love the work on this thread 😆

Had to throw all the clothes from the year, literally just fit for the bin 🙂

So;

Weather

If you wave a flag pole that is basically a long thin metal rid, and a security bloke comes to tell you that there’s a thunder storm coming that will close the stages, yes it’s a good idea to not wave it about any more you massive dick

Music

First off none of the headliners were massively inspirational for me, I’m not a Metallica fan but they seemed to go down well, like most blokes they took themselves waaaay to serious. Kasabian were kasabian. Seen them before and I’ve never got the hype, dolly was fun in a sing along sort if way. Lilly was cool, elbow were cool ( went along with me dad) pixies rocked. Lana del ray wasn’t off key (might be a telly thing) but she was v nervous bless her. Ellie Goulding was Pop queen love her stuff Mogwai were cool, Bombay Bicycle club did a good set, maniacs were shit as usual. Royal blood was good

There’s more I think off I’m sure

Oh and to the drunk Scottish blokes “falling” onto tents? Not cool, tossers 😈

Bloomin hell…

I’m going to agree with Woppit …

Rudimental were vgood

As were Royal Blood and Young Trouble.

And for what it is worth … I think Arcade Fire and Kasabian should have swapped nights

I don’t get the ‘hate’ for Metallica (and there is plenty of it about it seems), when did they become so divisive? And more bizarrely, when did metal fans turn into such metal snobs?

It’s got nothing to do with metal fans being “snobs” and everything to do with the fact that Metallica have just stopped “trying”. Their playing, their writing, their attitude all reeks of a band who are happy to live on past glories, and that is what annoys the majority of metal fans.

The metal world is full of bands who have stepped outside of their comfort zone; some more successful than others, but to label metal fans “snobs” just because of their hatred towards Metallica is very short-sighted.

I would say that the metal genre is one of the most diverse genres out there and the fans will accept a massive variety as long as it is done with integrity.

You say Dolly is a step into Country? Granted she’s good but she’s no Billy Ray Cirus.

She is, however, Miley Cyrus’ godmother!

St. Vincent.
Just amazing. 😀

Loved Lily Allen and Elbow. The Horrors were pretty decent.
Glad Metallica went off a storm in the face of all the negativity in the media. A solid set and pretty tight, although I’ve never been a huge fan of James Hetfield’s vocals live.
Arcade Fire were awful, IMO and although Kasabian & Kaiser Chiefs put the effort in, neither held my interest for long. Didn’t watch much else.
Wish Richie Hawtin’s set had been broadcast and System7 / Gong!

metal…fans will accept a massive variety as long as it is done with integrity

I bet most “metal” fans loved Rob P’s “country and eastern” set. And probably Dolly’s country and western.

To be honest, while I like Metallica and have listened since Master and Ride the Lightning, I was disappointed.
Like Pink Floyd, you might as well buy the studio album.

Where was the something different that you’ve never heard before? A new arrangement, a bizarre but brilliant cover? Metallica’s take on Jolene or 9 to 5?

Mr Plant excelled at that which made his set absolutely fantastic. Something you’ll probably never hear again (although he is on tour I think).

London Grammar set is very good indeed. Off to find Horrors now.

Mgmt, Metallica, skrillex, royal blood, and the many others that I’ve forgotten or don’t know, you were bloody awesome. How I long to be back at the festival rather than work!

John peel stage as normal had better acts on it. Spent a long time there. Although didn’t much like London Grammar. A bit over hyped?

I quite like London Grammar but I’d imagine they’d be better in a small cozy venue rather than a massive festival. Loved Ellie Goulding even though her music isn’t my usual cup o tea. Her energy is infectious.

Pigface – Member
My disdain (hate is to strong) for Metallica comes from watching Somekind of Monster and reading interviews with Jason Newsted, really liked the first 4 albums after that it just went wrong.

I’d challenge anyone to watch that film and not conclude that James Hetfeld and particularly Lars Ulrich are a pair of absolutely monumental bell-ends, who think that shouting, while playing 3 chords really really fast (like a sort or Status Quo on meth) should somehow elevate them to the status of Gods. When in reality they’re unknowingly staring in a really bad, poorly scripted, unfunny remake of Spinal Tap

They’re definitely bellends. Hetfield seems more aware and comfortable with it. Though at the same time I don’t think you can watch that film and not think they’re trying. They’re sucking, but they’re trying.

They were ok in a “well lets see what all the fuss is about” sort if way as I literally have never heard any Metallica ever. To my ears it was just like every other metal band I’ve ever heard. Or is it the other way round and every other band sound just like them, I think they’ve been going since before I was born, right?

In lots of ways it was like the Rolling Stones last year in that the didn’t seem to care about the specialness of Glastonbury, and I guess for them it probs isn’t all that, so they come across as a bit “this is our act were just going through the numbers gimme my dollars”

They (like lots of bands of Middle Ages blokes) take themselves far far too serious. I mean you’re prancing about on a stage in tight jeans and your my dads age? Please pass the sick bag

Off to find Horrors now.

What is it that is supposed to be good about The Horrors? I’ve seen them live, I’ve heard recorded stuff and it’s all so… mleh. The epitome of average.

Being 50 years old, what should Metallica have been wearing Emsz – comfy elasticated beige slacks 🙂 I actually thought they went a little OTT is telling the audience how great they thought it was to play “glasto”.

Describing Hetfield and Ulrich as “bell ends” is not fair. In their defence – just to confirm that their new bass player was a genuine part of the band and not just some hired hand to stand at the back and get paid session rates (as if he wasn’t STOKED enough already to have joined his favourite band), they told him they were putting a million dollars – A MILLION DOLLARS – into his bank account immediately as an act of good faith.

I can tell you I personally know of bands who’ve taken on new members and treated them like servants, even one or two who (in the ’80’s) were fond of espousing “socialist” principles on just about everything from Nelson Mandela to the price of chips…

I’ve just put Dolly on look again. Ed Sheerean did an acoustic song in the outside studio before she came on. Bloody hell that boy can sing. A talented individual.

I think the bigger acts who’ve never been to Glastonbury before have a attitude of ” these crowds are here to see us” rather than in reality it’s like they’ve come to us.. Does that even Make any sense! LoL

Scamper, sure wear what you want just don’t be all offended if we take the piss and don’t tell us to stick our hands ups if we “love to hear music”. Your a 50 year old baldy bloke mate, you’re nothing special.

That’s beneath you.

Nothing in the world looks more preposterous than a bald man with his little remaining hair in a pony tail. Have some dignity, man.

Some of the best ever Glastonbury bits are never what you expect. Radiohead on the park stage a few years back, blur and the crowds singing tender back at Damon and he was in bits on stage

It’s never about the bands it’s about the moments that are shared with them, and its hard to do. Metallica were good, but not special

emsz – Member

In lots of ways it was like the Rolling Stones last year in that the didn’t seem to care about the specialness of Glastonbury,

I think if you’ve played a show to 1.5 million crazy russians, or decided to create your own UK festival because the one you were going to play was cancelled, you’re probably less wowed by Glastonbury than Ed Sheerin and Lauren Laverne are.

Last rambling bit of nonsense I promise ( I HAVE to sleep) the bands that come to Glastonbury and give their music to the crowd and let the crowd in are the best ones the ones that say “here’s my stuff, please enjoy it with me” and sometimes the likes of Jay Zee and Dolly can do it ironically like they’re in on the joke. But some bands come and just don’t understand the vibe of the place

Northwind, I guess.

Apparently, Ulrich had been there since Friday and said he was determined to be the last out on Monday because he wanted to soak up the “vibe”.

I guess though, doing the same set over and over for the major acts – it would be difficult to avoid it coming over as well rehearsed and slick, maybe even facile.

I thought this about the grotesque Parton woman. If only from a distance through my TV.

I mean you’re prancing about on a stage in tight jeans and your my dads age? Please pass the sick bag

😆

Being 50 years old, what should Metallica have been wearing Emsz – comfy elasticated beige slacks

No tight jeans.

Your a 50 year old baldy bloke mate, you’re nothing special.

Every dog has it’s day…

Woof woof.

Something I’ve picked up on from bits of the BBC footage is that US acts probably shouldn’t speak to the crowd between songs beyond basic civilities. Even St Vincent fell flat trying to engage with the audience.

Paralleling Sabbath with Metallica indicates a lack of understanding of both bands and why they are important in contemporary music. Metallica playing at the festival is a turn-up really and I hope there continues to be better representation of heavy rock styles in future. Mastodon anyone? I wish.

Cyanide sounds great to me but probably a bit to prog for many!

The trains home tonight from c London has a somewhat countryside perfume! Wet wipes only get you so far – but boots look less muddy than expected! 😉

It’s never about the bands it’s about the moments that are shared with them, and its hard to do.

This.

Pulp, the year they stood in for the Stone Roses were like that, crowd in the palms of their hands. And the best moment (for odd reasons granted) was REM doing everybody hurts, the year my wife’s dad died. Just as the sun was going down, with a low mist of mist and Glastonbury cigarettes hanging over the bowl in front of the pyramid……was breathtaking.

I like it went people insist on playing when they’re getting on. The whole “music is for young people” angle is tiresome. And yes, old people rarely look as good, might not have the fashion sense (or rather they might have the sense to ignore fashion), but if they can play/sing… bring it on! If they happen to have The Black Album or Led Zep 123 in their arsenal of songs… even better.

Are we doing our favourite Glastonbury moments then?

The Cure headlining the Saturday night. Amazing! They went through the full repertoire, and had to be literally dragged off stage with the place going mental! They opened the set with A Forest. Every time I hear it now, it transports me back, and the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. Bliss!

Doves playing the Cedar Room on Saturday afternoon in glorious sunshine

Or Orbital. Surely the perfect Glastonbury band! Saturday night other stage mentalness!!!

The Cure headline set was 24 years ago!!! 😯 dear god, I’m old!

Best bit…well from what little I saw on TV, it has to be Lizzo at the BBC studio singing Batches & Cookies just after Kasabian finished 😀

I like it went people insist on playing when they’re getting on. The whole “music is for young people” angle is tiresome. And yes, old people rarely look as good, might not have the fashion sense (or rather they might have the sense to ignore fashion), but if they can play/sing… bring it on!

Spot on!

Seasick Steve always pulls off the “old guy, but immensely cool” trick.

Highlights of the weekend: Guy Pratt’s bass-ing for Bryan Ferry. A real master at work. Chvrches were predictably excellent. Oh, and Ellie Goulding’s sheer energy; Burn was a brilliant closer and a real crowd-pleaser. Never enjoyed Metallica, didn’t like them at Glastonbury

Off to TITP in a week or so, and many of the same bands are on – will be avoiding Drenge, Haim, Manics (pity, but the set they played at Glastonbury was rubbish). Just hoping that Human League aren’t a letdown.

Loved the Kasabian set. Particularly Tom’s full embrace of the “can’t sing for toffee, will overcompensate with swagger” school of rock.

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