I love The National, and I would hope they'll do some of their more immediate songs to hook the casual listeners. Some of the earlier classics took a while to land for me, requiring repeat hearings to engage, while a number off the last couple of records have more linear structures with quite hooky choruses, so I'd expect a sprinkling of those. So long as the brilliant Weird Goodbyes is one, I'll be happy.
The difference may be that they and their mates are not deeply into music (though they know their stuff). So they’re looking forward to Coldplay, Dua Lipa, Little Simz, Olivia Dean, Anne-Marie, Avril Lavigne, Arlo Parks, etc
I thought I'd join Discord to see what was said on there, but found the process incomprehensible. I'm supposed to request a server or something. What is that all about, and how do I know what server to request? Thanks
Oh I don’t doubt that - they’re good. But I know a lot of people here who like Blur and who might be challenged by some of Jockstrap’s more esoteric material. If they only went because they liked the “woo-hoo” song… 🙂
REM were hardly known in the UK at the time (hence the bottles), although I was there as one of their tiny band of devotees. They were specifically requested by U2, so this may have been the start of the bands' friendship.
Late to the "Headliners supported by headliners " chat, but am surprised that no-one mentioned U2's Longest Day MK gig, where the main support was REM (who spent a good deal of their set dodging bottles, chucked by U2 fans who had no idea who they were). Also on the bill were Spear Of Destiny, Billy Bragg, and The Ramones. A good day.