FuzzyDunlop Posted July 14, 2016 Report Share Posted July 14, 2016 5 hours ago, CaledonianGonzo said: Best Ever: Gimme Shelter - or maybe Midnight Rambler Worst: Realising that it was all downhill headliner-wise from that point on. Most Surprising: Miss You eventually turning into the jam of the weekend Disappointing: Bill Wyman not wandering on Need to change mine.. Worst - Not being there 2013 Most disappointing - TDay October 2012. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugworth Posted July 14, 2016 Report Share Posted July 14, 2016 6 hours ago, CaledonianGonzo said: Ah...how so? The whole thing just felt a bit flat. i kind of expected a hit filled set as i only really know the hits. There were parts i had no idea what was playing. Maybe the state i was in didnt help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homersexual Posted July 14, 2016 Report Share Posted July 14, 2016 Best - Florence & The Machine, 2015. Astounding. Worst - Probably Kanye West, also 2015. I kept my expectations quite low and I was still massively disappointed. His "greatest living rockstar" speech was enough to make us leave - which turned out to be a bit of a bonus because we got to the Naughty Corner before the big rush. Surprisingly Good - I remember being pretty blown away by Chic & Nile Rodgers last year. Turns out I quite like disco! Most Disappointing - John Grant at the Park in 2011/12. I've heard better sounding wet farts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple aki squat Posted July 14, 2016 Report Share Posted July 14, 2016 11 hours ago, maelzoid said: Best: Tie: Tony Bennett 1998 and RATM 1994 Worst: Hole 1998 Most Surprising: Vintage trouble 2015 - went based solely on the write-up in the programme. If you have seen them, you'll know how under-prepared we were! Most disappointing: Paul Simon 2011. Agree almost entirely with you pal. Bennett was fantastic, given he came on after space who were encouraging the crowd to throw mud at them and then he comes on in a white suit. Top bloke, great show as well. That year had proper mud, fucking mental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maelzoid Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 14 hours ago, Purple aki squat said: Agree almost entirely with you pal. Bennett was fantastic, given he came on after space who were encouraging the crowd to throw mud at them and then he comes on in a white suit. Top bloke, great show as well. That year had proper mud, fucking mental. The mud this year was _nothing_ compared to 98. _nothing!_ That was quite a Sunday line-up: Space > Tony Bennett > Sonic Youth > Bob Dylan. Although Tony Bennett's white suit is somewhat apocryphal (even mentioned on the official Glastonbury website) but video of the event reveals him to be in royal blue - Still looked a million bucks mind, and no-one was going to even think of throwing mud at him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple aki squat Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 12 minutes ago, maelzoid said: The mud this year was _nothing_ compared to 98. _nothing!_ That was quite a Sunday line-up: Space > Tony Bennett > Sonic Youth > Bob Dylan. Although Tony Bennett's white suit is somewhat apocryphal (even mentioned on the official Glastonbury website) but video of the event reveals him to be in royal blue - Still looked a million bucks mind, and no-one was going to even think of throwing mud at him. Was he? Would have bet my life on it being white. I was quite mashed by the Sunday though. Excellent day that though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddychick Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 (edited) Best: It's tough but it might be Coldplay this year. This may only be because it's fresh in my mind and I loved the flashy band effect. Worst: Black Eyed Peas on West Holts 2009. Husbands pick. Left after 20 minutes for Blur. Most Surprising: Bootleg Beatles 2013. We chose them over the stones and had the best time. Disappointing: Paul Simon. I fell asleep! Edited July 15, 2016 by muddychick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_C Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Best: Underworld 2016: It was just perfect. They absolutely smashed the shit out of the place. Worst: Hozier 2015: I could be forgetting something, but nothing can compare to how depressing this set was. I was absolutely dead on the Sunday and he made me feel like finishing myself off. Most Surprising: The Streets 2011 - I wasn't really a big fan other than a few singles, but they were absolutely brilliant. Great end to the festival that year. Biggest Disappointment: Paul Weller 2015 - This was a hard one because most people I have been looking foward to have delivered. I kind of knew what to expect with Weller, but was blindly hoping he might have upped his game for such a big slot. It was just boring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiratePete Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 9 minutes ago, Alan_C said: Biggest Disappointment: Paul Weller 2015 - This was a hard one because most people I have been looking foward to have delivered. I kind of knew what to expect with Weller, but was blindly hoping he might have upped his game for such a big slot. It was just boring. Heathen! Do not speak ill of Weller! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spindles Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 If Paul Weller reaches the dizzying heights of being boring he really is upping his game. In my experience live he is the musical equivalent of a plate of mash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Unfair on the humble potato IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spindles Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 I did feel a pang of guilt. Mash without any salt, pepper or butter, I might add. The worst kind of watery mash, with the occasional uncooked lump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Still suggests something digestible and potentially nourishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spindles Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Ok. I'll reassess my views on Weller. I wouldn't want to upset fans of the earth apple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Oh...don't get me wrong, I'm no fan of potatoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Just now, CaledonianGonzo said: Oh...don't get me wrong, I'm no fan of potatoes. You have just crossed a line... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Where's that baked potato guy at? He'll have your back on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maelzoid Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 This? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 1 minute ago, maelzoid said: This? Doesn't count. That's about as close to potato as I am to Brad Pitt. Technically composed of the same stuff, but in a completely unrecognisable and infinitely less pleasant form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Actually, I heard Shout to the Top on the radio the other day for the first time in yonks, and it actually didn't sound too bad. All things considered. I mean, it was still Weller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 9 minutes ago, Quark said: Doesn't count. That's about as close to potato as I am to Brad Pitt. Technically composed of the same stuff, but in a completely unrecognisable and infinitely less pleasant form. Still tastier than Mr Weller. Who incidentally has skin like a potato that has been left in the oven slightly too long, then left out overnight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spindles Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 13 minutes ago, Quark said: Doesn't count. That's about as close to potato as I am to Brad Pitt. Technically composed of the same stuff, but in a completely unrecognisable and infinitely less pleasant form. I once used instant mash instead of powdered milk accidentally, thus making the 2nd worst cup of coffee I ever drank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Did Paul Weller make the worst one for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Friend didn't make it with enough water at uni. Then drank some water. It came out of his nose. Oh how we laughed. Well, I did. He was too busy choking on a mixture of vomit and reconstituted potato. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spindles Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 3 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said: Did Paul Weller make the worst one for you? Stop stealing my punchlines. Anyway, we're derailing a really good thread, on with the best, worst, surprisingly good and bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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