How Bad is Springsteen

[Red Day]

Never been a big fan but as he's supposed to be Saturday night headliner I thought I'll have a listen. Got a hold of the best of cd and if that's his best then I would hate to hear his worst

Sounded like a cross between Huey Lewis and Meatloaf.

No idea why folks would get worked up at the thought of seeing him but no accounting for individual taste.

Did hear some folks going on about how his shows lasted up to 4 hours, which would be a bloody awful prospect.

Give him the oldies slot on the Sunday afternoon and get Radiohead or Muse to give Glasto some quality on the Saturday

[Tugger2k]

your either being very sarcastic or really spoilling for a fight

he's not my cup of tea either but i prefer to be positive about what i want to see rather than slagging off what is obviously a big draw for many people.

i would suggest you put the tin hat on right about now

Edited January 16, 2009 by Tugger2k

[Red Day]

No seriously, he's just downright awful. Might go down well at retrofest with all the other has beens from the 80's like Paul Yong and 10cc type stuff but this is Glasto

[Sipperana]

I've never been much of a fan, though I do have a soft spot for Nebraska as it's generally quiet and acoustic and understated. I know his lyrics are generally quite decent - when he's in thought-provoking mode, but I can't get beyond the thought that his live shows would be Born In The USA style bombast.

If he were on at Glasto I'd probably take a look out of interest.

[Red Day]

With any luck his demands will so exessive ME will have to look elswhere. The rumour that he's playing Hyde Park the same week is freakin me

[Tugger2k]

With any luck his demands will so exessive ME will have to look elswhere. The rumour that he's playing Hyde Park the same week is freakin me

[alframsey]

How bad is Springsteen? VERY VERY f**kING GOOD ACTUALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nah, i like him. His last album, Magic, was brilliant!!! I suggest you have a listen, the songs on here would be more suited to Glastonbury i feel.

[Red Day]

How bad is Springsteen? VERY VERY f**kING GOOD ACTUALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nah, i like him. His last album, Magic, was brilliant!!! I suggest you have a listen, the songs on here would be more suited to Glastonbury i feel.

[Red Day]

But to be fair he is $hite.

Never be the legend that Sir Paul was in 2004

[srvman]

i can see you rpoint but i dont agree at all with you,

unless yo have seen him live dont write him off...

i have seen the majority of the best live acts around the world and ill always say bruce was the best even though i dont know his music greatly, the man knows how to put on a show, he has no backing group just him and his band for 3-4 hours,,,,trust me give him a chance, i dont care much for his cds but live he is in another league you dont even really get it on youtube

just trust me if he plays go....you will not forget it (in a positive way)

[Tugger2k]

How bad is Springsteen? VERY VERY f**kING GOOD ACTUALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nah, i like him. His last album, Magic, was brilliant!!! I suggest you have a listen, the songs on here would be more suited to Glastonbury i feel.

[Mardy]

hehehe, I've been waiting for this thread.

I'm not fussed about the headiners at all, and anything would be better than the bastard Verve last year, and frankly, I'd buy a ticket even if Northside were headlining the Pyramid.

So when these springsteen rumours started, I thought that I didn't really know any of his stuff, but you know, it's a big name, fair play and all that, but you know what, after listening to stuff on youtube, he does sound a lot like meatloaf to these ears.

Lots of my mates love him, and it's all cool, glad lots of people are going to enjoy him, but I reckon I'll be elsewhere, well out of earshot. Plenty of other stuff going on, that's the beauty of it all.

anyway, this is probably all going to kick off now, so best leave it...

[Red Day]

thats locked in mate, although live nation may move Hard Rock Calling so he has time to rest up after glasto!!

but he will be playing hyde park at some point this summer

[alframsey]

But to be fair he is $hite.

Never be the legend that Sir Paul was in 2004

[Red Day]

hehehe, I've been waiting for this thread.

I'm not fussed about the headiners at all, and anything would be better than the bastard Verve last year, and frankly, I'd buy a ticket even if Northside were headlining the Pyramid.

So when these springsteen rumours started, I thought that I didn't really know any of his stuff, but you know, it's a big name, fair play and all that, but you know what, after listening to stuff on youtube, he does sound a lot like meatloaf to these ears.

Lots of my mates love him, and it's all cool, glad lots of people are going to enjoy him, but I reckon I'll be elsewhere, well out of earshot. Plenty of other stuff going on, that's the beauty of it all.

anyway, this is probably all going to kick off now, so best leave it...

[parsonjack]

oooh...do i smell troll..?

[Red Day]

oooh...do i smell troll..?

[alframsey]

Parsonjack,

Looking at your sig I see you were at Earls Court for Pink Floyd in 94. I was also there on the Saturday night.

Best gig ever and it goes without saying, million times better than anything the Buss could do

[Hellborne]

I have to agree with red day, Springsten's shite in my opinion too. I've not seen him live because I don't like any of his music, don't feel it has any relevance to me whatsoever and I wouldn't be interested in seeing him at Glasto. Each to their own though, theres bound to be something I want to see instead, just like last year with the Kings Of Leon as they sound a bit like Springsteen to me. Must be the over-earnestness.

Edited January 16, 2009 by Hellborne

[choadus]

Pretty simple really, if you dont like him much (like me) go to one of the many other stages. The only headliner at any festival i have ever been to that I have wanted to see was Foo Fighters at Southside/Hurricane 2008 and Killers at Glasto 2007.

Pretty easy really...

[glasto_mongrel_2008]

I was quite disappointed with the headliner rumour but i'm sure that there will be something else on that i'd enjoy at the same time. I love it when there is a hugely popular act on that I dont really like, cause I can torment the non-festival attendees that love the said headliner by telling them that I had the oppertunity to watch them but did a crossword or something instead.

[Red Day]

4 yrs old at a gig ?? Jees that's pretty young.

Anyho, Should we get Radiohead to take their god given spot on the Saturday this year or do we have to go karaoke to Born in the USA. To me this is a no brainer and Eavis squared should be on the blower to Oxford and get Thom Yorke and Co signed up.

No doubt Springy will be demanding show time of about 7pm so he can play a 6 hour set complete with self indulgent guitar solo's and a 50 minute drum solo from whoever plays in his easy street band or whatever they're called

Edited January 16, 2009 by Red Day

[Red Day]

I was quite disappointed with the headliner rumour but i'm sure that there will be something else on that i'd enjoy at the same time. I love it when there is a hugely popular act on that I dont really like, cause I can torment the non-festival attendees that love the said headliner by telling them that I had the oppertunity to watch them but did a crossword or something instead.

[Red Day]

I have to agree with red day, Springsten's shite in my opinion too. I've not seen him live because I don't like any of his music, don't feel it has any relevance to me whatsoever and I wouldn't be interested in seeing him at Glasto. Each to their own though, theres bound to be something I want to see instead, just like last year with the Kings Of Leon as they sound a bit like Springsteen to me. Must be the over-earnestness.

[alframsey]

Jees that's pretty young.

Anyho, Should we get Radiohead to take their god given spot on the Saturday this year or do we have to go karaoke to Born in the USA. To me this is a no brainer and Eavis squared should be on the blower to Oxford and get Thom Yorke and Co signed up.

No doubt Springy will be demanding show time of about 7pm so he can play a 6 hour set complete with self indulgent guitar solo's and a 50 minute drum solo from whoever plays in his easy street band or whatever they're called