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[Ddiamondd]

Not a moan, I'm doing it as much for myself as anyone else to find out if, objectively what I see as a better line-up in 2009, that rings true. You can take this as a personal favourite or who better deserves/fits the slot.

FRIDAY

U2 vs Neil Young
Dizzee Rascal vs The Specials
Vampire Weekend vs Lily Allen
Snoop Dogg vs Fleet Foxes
Willie Nelson vs N.E.R.D.
Corinne Bailey Rae vs Regina Spektor
Femi Kuti vs Gabrielle Cilmi
Rolf Harris vs Bjorn Again

SATURDAY

Muse vs Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band
Scissor Sisters vs Kasabian
Shakira vs Crosby, Stills & Nash
The Dead Weather vs Dizzee Rascal
Seasick Steve vs Spinal Tap
Jackson Browne vs Eagles of Death Metal
The Lightning Seeds vs Tinawiren
Tinchy Stryder vs VV Brown

SUNDAY

Stevie Wonder vs Blur
Faithless vs Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
Jack Johnson vs Madness
Ray Davies vs Tom Jones
Slash vs Amadou & Mariam
Norah Jones vs Tony Christie
Paloma Faith vs Status Quo
Yeovil Town Band vs Easy Star All-Stars

[NeilVJ]

I'd say this years Friday looks stronger. Last years Saturday looks a lot stronger and prob last years Sunday looks a bit stronger as well

[ParanoidAndroid86]

Last year's was pretty weak too but this year only has 8 acts I'd even somewhat like to see.  All three headliners are good (but I'll probably see Midlake over Muse).  If Dizzee could've headlined the Other Stage with The Flaming Lips before U2 and bands like Suede and Super Furry Animals were involved it may have had potential to be good.

[ParanoidAndroid86]

NeilVJ, on May 11 2010, 01:56 PM, said:

I'd say this years Friday looks stronger. Last years Saturday looks a lot stronger and prob last years Sunday looks a bit stronger as well

Not with Neil Young it doesn't!  

[suzie sue]

probably only the specials, bruce and blur are better from last years lineup, otherwise 2010 beats 2009

[Frames]

FRIDAY

U2 vs Neil Young  - 2010
Dizzee Rascal vs The Specials - 2009
Vampire Weekend vs Lily Allen - 2010
Snoop Dogg vs Fleet Foxes - 2010
Willie Nelson vs N.E.R.D. 2009
Corinne Bailey Rae vs Regina Spektor - no idea
Femi Kuti vs Gabrielle Cilmi  - no idea
Rolf Harris vs Bjorn Again - 2010

SATURDAY

Muse vs Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band - 2009
Scissor Sisters vs Kasabian - 2009
Shakira vs Crosby, Stills & Nash - 2009
The Dead Weather vs Dizzee Rascal -2010
Seasick Steve vs Spinal Tap - 2009
Jackson Browne vs Eagles of Death Metal - 2009
The Lightning Seeds vs Tinawiren - 2010
Tinchy Stryder vs VV Brown - no idea

SUNDAY

Stevie Wonder vs Blur - 2009
Faithless vs Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds 2010
Jack Johnson vs Madness - 2009
Ray Davies vs Tom Jones - hard 2009
Slash vs Amadou & Mariam  -2010
Norah Jones vs Tony Christie - 2009
Paloma Faith vs Status Quo - 2009
Yeovil Town Band vs Easy Star All-Stars - no idea

I'd work it at about 70% better in 2009 IMO.
Thought the Other stage and Dance lineups alot better in 2009

Edited by Frames, 11 May 2010 - 01:06 PM.

[Bohemian]

Wasn't there last year but would have tried to see 3 on the Friday compared to 2 this year.
3 on the saturday compared to zero this year . The Other on Saturday is very strong.
Sunday 2 each year.

My last and only other time at Glasto was 2005 and I spent most of the weekend watching bands at the Pyramid so looking forward to going further afield this year.

[Block of Mud]

Ddiamondd, on May 11 2010, 01:53 PM, said:

Not a moan, I'm doing it as much for myself as anyone else to find out if, objectively what I see as a better line-up in 2009, that rings true. You can take this as a personal favourite or who better deserves/fits the slot.

FRIDAY

U2 vs Neil Young
Dizzee Rascal vs The Specials
Vampire Weekend vs Lily Allen
Snoop Dogg vs Fleet Foxes
Willie Nelson vs N.E.R.D.
Corinne Bailey Rae vs Regina Spektor
Femi Kuti vs Gabrielle Cilmi
Rolf Harris vs Bjorn Again

SATURDAY

Muse vs Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band
Scissor Sisters vs Kasabian
Shakira vs Crosby, Stills & Nash
The Dead Weather vs Dizzee Rascal
Seasick Steve vs Spinal Tap
Jackson Browne vs Eagles of Death Metal
The Lightning Seeds vs Tinawiren
Tinchy Stryder vs VV Brown

SUNDAY

Stevie Wonder vs Blur
Faithless vs Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
Jack Johnson vs Madness
Ray Davies vs Tom Jones
Slash vs Amadou & Mariam
Norah Jones vs Tony Christie
Paloma Faith vs Status Quo
Yeovil Town Band vs Easy Star All-Stars

Left some blank as I don't really know them so don't want to judge

2010 - 9
2009 - 11

Edited by Block of Mud, 11 May 2010 - 01:19 PM.

[Ddiamondd]

FRIDAY

U2 vs Neil Young - It's a close bout but I can't argue with U2. They are a true coup whereas Neil - a genius he may be - did play other festivals that year. 1-0
Dizzee Rascal vs The Specials - I love Dizzee. Consistently entertaining, put out a slew of proper classic tracks of the 00s. But The Specials are legends and deserve the slot more. 1-1
Vampire Weekend vs Lily Allen - See above. I much prefer VW but 3rd from top on the Pyramid is just too high. I'd vouch for 4th/5th or 2nd on the Other. 1-2
Snoop Dogg vs Fleet Foxes - That FF album is gorgeous, but Snoop steamrolls in terms of merit. 2-2
Willie Nelson vs N.E.R.D. - Again, no question. I don't know Nelson well at all but I'm not stupid. 3-2
Corinne Bailey Rae vs Regina Spektor - Better artist. 3-3
Femi Kuti vs Gabrielle Cilmi - Ha! 4-3
Rolf Harris vs Bjorn Again - Relatively equal dollops of throwback, silliness, abandon and both two top opening acts. Tie.
5-4 Fair play, Friday is the strongest day for this year. But not by much.

SATURDAY

Muse vs Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band - I grew up with Muse, totally adore them. Their new album is mostly guff but they are legitimate stadium filling kings of pomp and bombast, proper guitar heroes of the 00s. I would be a total retard to deny Bruce is the greater coup, the bigger star etc. Tie. 1-1
Scissor Sisters vs Kasabian - Only one of these bands could legitimately headline most festivals. That is the mark, to my mind, of a true Glastonbury second headliner. Kasabian pull it. 1-2
Shakira vs Crosby, Stills & Nash - Barely know CS&N at all but let's not pretend. Shakira is probably well suited to third but c'mon. 1-3
The Dead Weather vs Dizzee Rascal - This is where Dizzee gets his dues. Granted, in 2010 he'd probably be at least a slot higher, or an easy Other Stage headliner, but this was perfect positioning. And are The Dead Weather really as big as Raconteurs were in '08? Nah. 1-4
Seasick Steve vs Spinal Tap - STONEHENGE. 1-5
Jackson Browne vs Eagles of Death Metal - Again, threadbare knowledge of Browne but any fule kno he wins this. 2-5
The Lightning Seeds vs Tinawiren - Straight tie. Both Glasto mainstays, both top early afternoon assets. 3-6
Tinchy Stryder vs VV Brown - I was going to call no points for either but on the grounds that they kept the opening slot on Satuday TBA'd, building hype for a few weeks, then had the gaul to announce TINCHY FLIPPING STRYDER...nar m8.
3-7. Saturday is a poor show this year, and was especially rich and diverse in '09, and subsequently gets flattened.

SUNDAY

Stevie Wonder vs Blur - I narrowly prefer Blur but both rank comfortably on my top 20 acts of all time. No way either could be argued against for meriting that slot outright. 1-1
Faithless vs Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds - Y'know, neither should be 2nd from top really. But Nick Cave kicks dick and has continued to climb critically and commercially whereas Faithless - who will no doubt put on a storming show - really peaked in 2002. 1-2
Jack Johnson vs Madness - Don't make me laugh. 1-3
Ray Davies vs Tom Jones - Don't get me wrong: Ray Davies has written some 24ct, indelible classics in his time. But in the coveted Sunday legend slot Tom Jones wins out. Perfect choice. 1-4
Slash vs Amadou & Mariam - A&M are fun and bring a nice spice of diversity to a predominantly white middle-aged day but Slash is Slash. 2-4
Norah Jones vs Tony Christie - To her credit, Norah has shifted a f**king ton of records but I know who I'd rather see. 2-5
Paloma Faith vs Status Quo - Paloma's good, but she's not really breaking the status quo. 2-6
Yeovil Town Band vs Easy Star All-Stars - Exceptionally clever re-structuring of canonical gems. Too much fun.
2-7. Again, a rout for 2009 (though it's a better day than Saturday this year)

TOTAL: 2010 10 - 18 2009.
Sorry but, Friday aside, last year was a whole lot better. I thought my assumptions would be disproved after doing the first day but the remaining two of '09 pulled it back admirably. So, all in all, it's not a disasterzone for 2010 by any stretch. But I didn't award acts like Fleet Foxes and Neil Young points and they're hardly weak links. I suppose some of the disappointment with this year's Pyramid line-up naturally comes off the back of 2009 being, both subjectively for me and objectively, really strong.

Edited by Ddiamondd, 11 May 2010 - 01:23 PM.

[Grimmy]

Ddiamondd, on May 11 2010, 01:53 PM, said:

Not a moan, I'm doing it as much for myself as anyone else to find out if, objectively what I see as a better line-up in 2009, that rings true. You can take this as a personal favourite or who better deserves/fits the slot.

FRIDAY

U2 vs Neil Young
Dizzee Rascal vs The Specials
Vampire Weekend vs Lily Allen
Snoop Dogg vs Fleet Foxes
Willie Nelson vs N.E.R.D.
Corinne Bailey Rae vs Regina Spektor
Femi Kuti vs Gabrielle Cilmi
Rolf Harris vs Bjorn Again

SATURDAY

Muse vs Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band
Scissor Sisters vs Kasabian
Shakira vs Crosby, Stills & Nash
The Dead Weather vs Dizzee Rascal
Seasick Steve vs Spinal Tap
Jackson Browne vs Eagles of Death Metal
The Lightning Seeds vs Tinawiren
Tinchy Stryder vs VV Brown

SUNDAY

Stevie Wonder vs Blur
Faithless vs Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
Jack Johnson vs Madness
Ray Davies vs Tom Jones
Slash vs Amadou & Mariam
Norah Jones vs Tony Christie
Paloma Faith vs Status Quo
Yeovil Town Band vs Easy Star All-Stars

Nothing highlighted = don't like either band

So about even for my money, but I watched nine Pyramid acts last year, this year I'm watching five, three of which are on the Saurday. That says a lot about the improvement in quality of the other stages from last year to this.

Edited by Grimmy, 11 May 2010 - 01:25 PM.

[Wanderlei]

Well, looking at it like that, 2009s line-up pisses all over 2010s.

But that's just one stage, remember.

[Felna]

FRIDAY

U2 vs Neil Young
Dizzee Rascal vs The Specials
Vampire Weekend vs Lily Allen
Snoop Dogg vs Fleet Foxes
Willie Nelson vs N.E.R.D.
Corinne Bailey Rae vs Regina Spektor
Femi Kuti vs Gabrielle Cilmi
Rolf Harris vs Bjorn Again

SATURDAY

Muse vs Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band
Scissor Sisters vs Kasabian
Shakira vs Crosby, Stills & Nash
The Dead Weather vs Dizzee Rascal
Seasick Steve vs Spinal Tap
Jackson Browne vs Eagles of Death Metal
The Lightning Seeds vs Tinawiren
Tinchy Stryder vs VV Brown

SUNDAY

Stevie Wonder vs Blur
Faithless vs Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
Jack Johnson vs Madness
Ray Davies vs Tom Jones
Slash vs Amadou & Mariam
Norah Jones vs Tony Christie
Paloma Faith vs Status Quo
Yeovil Town Band vs Easy Star All-Stars

If that was a contrast on two stages, there would be nine bands I'd go and see on each, the rest wouldn't bother me either way. Wouldn't say either line-up is better, just different.

[p.pete]

Mine are:


FRIDAY   [2010 wins]

U2 vs Neil Young
Dizzee Rascal vs The Specials
Vampire Weekend vs Lily Allen
Snoop Dogg vs Fleet Foxes
Willie Nelson vs N.E.R.D.
Corinne Bailey Rae vs Regina Spektor
Femi Kuti vs Gabrielle Cilmi
Rolf Harris vs Bjorn Again


SATURDAY   [2009 wins]

Muse vs Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band
Scissor Sisters vs Kasabian
Shakira vs Crosby, Stills & Nash
The Dead Weather vs Dizzee Rascal
Seasick Steve vs Spinal Tap
Jackson Browne vs Eagles of Death Metal
The Lightning Seeds vs Tinawiren
Tinchy Stryder vs VV Brown


SUNDAY   [2010 wins]

Stevie Wonder vs Blur
Faithless vs Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
Jack Johnson vs Madness
Ray Davies vs Tom Jones
Slash vs Amadou & Mariam
Norah Jones vs Tony Christie
Paloma Faith vs Status Quo
Yeovil Town Band vs Easy Star All-Stars

Edited by p.pete, 11 May 2010 - 02:01 PM.

[Wanderlei]

Okay, here are my results (bold being the winner of each contest, no bold being a draw).

FRIDAY

U2 vs Neil Young
Dizzee Rascal vs The Specials
Vampire Weekend vs Lily Allen
Snoop Dogg vs Fleet Foxes
Willie Nelson vs N.E.R.D.
Corinne Bailey Rae vs Regina Spektor
Femi Kuti vs Gabrielle Cilmi
Rolf Harris vs Bjorn Again

SATURDAY

Muse vs Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band
Scissor Sisters vs Kasabian
Shakira vs Crosby, Stills & Nash
The Dead Weather vs Dizzee Rascal
Seasick Steve vs Spinal Tap
Jackson Browne vs Eagles of Death Metal
The Lightning Seeds vs Tinawiren
Tinchy Stryder vs VV Brown

SUNDAY

Stevie Wonder vs Blur
Faithless vs Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
Jack Johnson vs Madness
Ray Davies vs Tom Jones
Slash vs Amadou & Mariam
Norah Jones vs Tony Christie
Paloma Faith vs Status Quo
Yeovil Town Band vs Easy Star All-Stars


So that's 9-5 to 2010 IMO.
lol. This is ridiculous. What am i doing with my life?

[jamseyboy]

Ddiamondd, on May 11 2010, 01:53 PM, said:

Not a moan, I'm doing it as much for myself as anyone else to find out if, objectively what I see as a better line-up in 2009, that rings true. You can take this as a personal favourite or who better deserves/fits the slot.

FRIDAY

U2 vs Neil Young
Dizzee Rascal vs The Specials
Vampire Weekend vs Lily Allen
Snoop Dogg vs Fleet Foxes
Willie Nelson vs N.E.R.D.
Corinne Bailey Rae vs Regina Spektor....not bothered
Femi Kuti vs Gabrielle Cilmi.....dont know
Rolf Harris vs Bjorn Again

SATURDAY

Muse vs Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band.......equal
Scissor Sisters vs Kasabian
Shakira vs Crosby, Stills & Nash
The Dead Weather vs Dizzee Rascal
Seasick Steve vs Spinal Tap
Jackson Browne vs Eagles of Death Metal
The Lightning Seeds vs Tinawiren
Tinchy Stryder vs VV Brown

SUNDAY

Stevie Wonder vs Blur
Faithless vs Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
Jack Johnson vs Madness
Ray Davies vs Tom Jones
Slash vs Amadou & Mariam
Norah Jones vs Tony Christie
Paloma Faith vs Status Quo
Yeovil Town Band vs Easy Star All-Stars

On this basis.....it is scientifically proven that last year was better than last year.....however this year hasnt happened yet so who knows.

[Joshuwarr]

FRIDAY

U2 vs Neil Young
Dizzee Rascal vs The Specials
Vampire Weekend vs Lily Allen
Snoop Dogg vs Fleet Foxes
Willie Nelson vs N.E.R.D.
Corinne Bailey Rae vs Regina Spektor
Femi Kuti vs Gabrielle Cilmi
Rolf Harris vs Bjorn Again

SATURDAY

Muse vs Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band
Scissor Sisters vs Kasabian
Shakira vs Crosby, Stills & Nash
The Dead Weather vs Dizzee Rascal
Seasick Steve vs Spinal Tap
Jackson Browne vs Eagles of Death Metal
The Lightning Seeds vs Tinawiren
Tinchy Stryder vs VV Brown

SUNDAY

Stevie Wonder vs Blur
Faithless vs Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
Jack Johnson vs Madness
Ray Davies vs Tom Jones
Slash vs Amadou & Mariam (Didn't realise Amadou and Mariam were there!! so gutted now)
Norah Jones vs Tony Christie (neither)
Paloma Faith vs Status Quo
Yeovil Town Band vs Easy Star All-Stars

2009: 9
2010: 13

[ThomThomDrum]

jamseyboy, on May 11 2010, 03:12 PM, said:

.....it is scientifically proven that last year was better than last year.....

What?

BTW I am taller and older than myself

[FloorFiller]

this is all down to my own personal taste - not how great the bands may or may not be:

FRIDAY

U2 vs Neil Young
Dizzee Rascal vs The Specials
Vampire Weekend vs Lily Allen
Snoop Dogg vs Fleet Foxes
Willie Nelson vs N.E.R.D.
Corinne Bailey Rae vs Regina Spektor
Femi Kuti vs Gabrielle Cilmi
Rolf Harris vs Bjorn Again

SATURDAY

Muse vs Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band
Scissor Sisters vs Kasabian
Shakira vs Crosby, Stills & Nash
The Dead Weather vs Dizzee Rascal
Seasick Steve vs Spinal Tap
Jackson Browne vs Eagles of Death Metal
The Lightning Seeds vs Tinawiren
Tinchy Stryder vs VV Brown

SUNDAY

Stevie Wonder vs Blur
Faithless vs Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
Jack Johnson vs Madness
Ray Davies vs Tom Jones
Slash vs Amadou & Mariam
Norah Jones vs Tony Christie
Paloma Faith vs Status Quo
Yeovil Town Band vs Easy Star All-Stars

2009 - 10
2010 - 8
neither - 6

[Langdale Wolf]

I can't believe I'm doing this.

Ddiamondd, on May 11 2010, 01:53 PM, said:

FRIDAY

U2 vs Neil Young
Dizzee Rascal vs The Specials
Vampire Weekend vs Lily Allen
Snoop Dogg vs Fleet Foxes
Willie Nelson vs N.E.R.D.
Corinne Bailey Rae vs Regina Spektor
Femi Kuti vs Gabrielle Cilmi
Rolf Harris vs Bjorn Again

SATURDAY

Muse vs Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band
Scissor Sisters vs Kasabian
Shakira vs Crosby, Stills & Nash
The Dead Weather vs Dizzee Rascal
Seasick Steve vs Spinal Tap
Jackson Browne vs Eagles of Death Metal
The Lightning Seeds vs Tinawiren
Tinchy Stryder vs VV Brown

SUNDAY

Stevie Wonder vs Blur
Faithless vs Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
Jack Johnson vs Madness
Ray Davies vs Tom Jones
Slash vs Amadou & Mariam
Norah Jones vs Tony Christie
Paloma Faith vs Status Quo
Yeovil Town Band vs Easy Star All-Stars

2009 - 7
2010 - 12

Edited by Langdale Wolf, 11 May 2010 - 03:30 PM.

[cham08]

FRIDAY

U2 vs Neil Young
Dizzee Rascal vs The Specials
Vampire Weekend vs Lily Allen
Snoop Dogg vs Fleet Foxes
Willie Nelson vs N.E.R.D.
Corinne Bailey Rae vs Regina Spektor
Femi Kuti vs Gabrielle Cilmi
Rolf Harris vs Bjorn Again

2010 4-1 2009

SATURDAY

Muse vs Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band
Scissor Sisters vs Kasabian
Shakira vs Crosby, Stills & Nash
The Dead Weather vs Dizzee Rascal
Seasick Steve vs Spinal Tap
Jackson Browne vs Eagles of Death Metal
The Lightning Seeds vs Tinawiren
Tinchy Stryder vs VV Brown

2010 1-3 2009

SUNDAY

Stevie Wonder vs Blur
Faithless vs Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
Jack Johnson vs Madness
Ray Davies vs Tom Jones
Slash vs Amadou & Mariam
Norah Jones vs Tony Christie
Paloma Faith vs Status Quo
Yeovil Town Band vs Easy Star All-Stars

2010 1 - 1 2009

Overall 2010 6 - 5 2009

For me Friday is a great day on the Pyramid. Shame that flaming lips and groove are headlining at the same time as U2 but clashes are always going to happen.

Not really bothered by anyone on the Saturday on the Pyramid which is good as it means I can see elsewhere.

6 weeks tomorrow I will be there. Get in.