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Leeds Festival 2005

Friday 26th to Sunday 28th August 2005
Bramham Park, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS23 6ND, England MAP
£125 for weekend (including camping) - SOLD OUT, £60 for any day

Daily capacity: 55,000

Isn't it about time The Charlatans called it a day? It's been a while since the fabulous 'Tellin Stories' was released and it's probably best to avoid talking about Tim Burgess' career as a solo artist.

There appeared to be some degree of intoxication contributing towards tonight’s performance, perhaps Burgess is trying to rival the antics of Pete Doherty. He's certainly not going to attract Kate Moss when he looks so much like a cross between Cliff Richard and Elton John.

'North Country Boy' was played towards the start of the set. The crowd were unimpressed. I was expecting a bit more of a reaction from a crowd that were going to have to stand through Kings of Leon and Razorlight before their precious Foo Fighters took to the stage.

Apparently The Charlatans have some new material and we are treated/subjected* (*delete as appropriate) to new song 'New York'. Burgess clearly hasn't been present on too many jamming sessions of late and has to read the lyrics off of a scrap of paper. All in the essence of rock n roll of course.

The Stone Roses influenced 'One to another' featured, as did indie anthem 'Impossible' and the closest thing The Charlatans ever got to an Oasis song 'How High'. Another new song 'Your so pretty, we're so pretty' was performed in place of crowd favourite 'Love is the key'.

Much like Ocean Colour Scene and Shed Seven I really don't think there is much of a place for The Charlatans these days. There is nothing remotely exciting about them and the highlight of the performance is when two little kids who appeared on stage (probably related to Burgess) managed to get the crowd going a lot more than the frontman could ever have. Looks like its back to school for The Charlatans then.