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[Tom1889]

I'm loving the build up to the line-up announcement this year. The banter on forums is so widely varied because the fact is that FR have been so tight-lipped that no-one really has a clue who will and won't play. All people can do is speculate, which just adds to the fun of it all.

Can't wait til' announcement day!  

[olly!olly!olly!]

Yeah, but we all know the headliners now.
But up until a few days ago I was enjoying the mystery of it

[pickitoutlandreau]

I'm looking forward to the announcement as well! I have to say, I didn't expect to be heading back down to Leeds after going last year for a break from TITP, but the TITP line-up has forced my hand and I'm making a return trip. Bring it on.

Arcade Fire + Interpol + The Cribs. Please.  

[Lithium05]

*Raises hand*

Although peoples outright denial to accept what they're being told is wearing a bit thin. Also, people starting threads about things that have already been discussed (TCV, Green Day, etc) is quite annoying. But yeah. For me, these headliners beat last years, and I don't even like Arcade Fire!

[metallimuse]

Lithium05, on Mar 3 2010, 03:48 PM, said:

*Raises hand*

Although peoples outright denial to accept what they're being told is wearing a bit thin. Also, people starting threads about things that have already been discussed (TCV, Green Day, etc) is quite annoying. But yeah. For me, these headliners beat last years, and I don't even like Arcade Fire!

Putting your personal taste to one side though and speaking objectively,last years headliners are alot more credible than this years crop.All three of this years could be a sub-headliner were as last years were all definitive headliners.

[theramm]

Much more interesting this year. I like the fact that (if these headliners are correct) there's a shift back from last year to an 'alternative' festival. Loads of people I work with went to Leeds for the 1st time last year purely due to KOL & Arctic Monkeys, they wouldn't have dreamed of going before. Since sharing this 'news' with them they've all decided to go back to V.

[Lithium05]

metallimuse, on Mar 3 2010, 04:01 PM, said:

Putting your personal taste to one side though and speaking objectively,last years headliners are alot more credible than this years crop.All three of this years could be a sub-headliner were as last years were all definitive headliners.

... I fear you're underestimating my stubborness when it comes to accepting Arctic Monkeys or Kings of Leon as credible bands. It would take a hefty cash donation to a wallet of my choice (I'd probably go with mine) for me to even consider this as true.

In my mind Arctic Monkeys are the musical equivalent of Celtic/Rangers - they may be the best in their league, but put them up against the top european teams and while they occassionally pull off a surprise victory, they're ultimately not good enough to play with the big boys  

[metallimuse]

Lithium05, on Mar 3 2010, 04:18 PM, said:

... I fear you're underestimating my stubborness when it comes to accepting Arctic Monkeys or Kings of Leon as credible bands. It would take a hefty cash donation to a wallet of my choice (I'd probably go with mine) for me to even consider this as true.

Aww come on bro!!!
Your feelings aside you can't argue with any of last years headliners!
Radiohead goes without saying are bonafide headliners.
Arctic Monkeys had the fasted selling debut album in Britain ever and have staged their own massive outdoor gigs.Commercially massive(at that time) with number one albums and singles.
Kings of Leon had headlined other British festivals,were commercially huge and without a doubt the biggest band of the past two years.You couldn't go anywhere without hearing 'Sex On Fire'.
All three had reached the stage of when people consider them to be playing a festival,they know they will headline same as when you think Muse,Metallica,Maiden,Pearl Jam,McCartney,Oasis,Blur etc...

I will say that out of this years headliners that yes Blink and MCR have had number one albums and commercial success,MCR even headlined Download but the fact remains...all three could sub headline and nobody would question it.

[Lithium05]

metallimuse, on Mar 3 2010, 04:47 PM, said:

you can't argue with any of last years headliners

I can. I'm the chosen one.

[metallimuse]

Lithium05, on Mar 3 2010, 05:13 PM, said:

I can. I'm the chosen one.

You're not the messiah,you're a very naughty boy!!!

[Durkin]

Agreed! This has been the most exciting year for a while in my opinion, not because any of the line-up rumours look good, but because hardly anyone knows who they are going to be (ok we THINK we know the headliners now, but its nothing official). On my blog (which I shall not plug) there have been much more interesting reactions and replies to the news.

I'm not going this year so I'm not too bothered, but its awesome seeing what everyone has to say!

Edited by Durkin, 03 March 2010 - 05:50 PM.

[craig-g]

i think its quite good, especially as i'm not going this year, i would be very worried if i were going.

good news is if its a load of shite bands playing this year, should be a cracking line up next year when i do go!!

[rexclark]

I'm loving all the speculation this year and I'm loving everyone throwing there toys out the pram. The less moany shits at the festival the better.

Have to agree with Lithium as well, I thought last years headlinmers were shit. The only one worth a mention were Radiohead, at least they were something different.