Doves

[loosechange]

http://www.nme.com/news/nme/43573

'Jetstream'

'Snowden'

'Winter Hill'

'Rise'

'The Greatest Denier'

'Pounding'

'10:03'

'Words'

'Almost Forgot Myself'

'Kingdom Of Rust'

'Black & White Town'

'The Outsiders'

'Caught By The River'

'Northenden'

'Here It Comes'

'The Last Broadcast'

'There Goes The Fear'

[Fingerbobs]

Could've sworn they played Ambition too.

Sure it wouldn't have killed them to introduce the new songs (apart from Kingdom Of Rust) at the time, looking at that set list I guess it was The Greatest Denier and The Outsiders that stood out the most for me on first hearing then.

[Tugger2k]

They did play Ambition! It was accompanied by the video of them playing in a disused church - very poignant moment for me last night.

It would be a very tough choice indeed between Doves or NY if both on the friday. NY complete legend (just ignore the not so good new ones about cars and buses), Doves on absolutely top form. Had the same problem in 2k when it was Doves or Bowie.

[russycarps]

I think I'd choose doves over NY. I think their gig will be more fun. I would hate to ditch them for NY and he does one of his "difficult" sets.

Plus, I'd rather give them my support as the JP headliners tend to get pretty small crowds (or so I've heard)

[fingers_mark]

I think I'd choose doves over NY. I think their gig will be more fun. I would hate to ditch them for NY and he does one of his "difficult" sets.

Plus, I'd rather give them my support as the JP headliners tend to get pretty small crowds (or so I've heard)

[Supernova]

please please don't let them clash with Blur

[When Jokers Attack]

Reall hope there is no clash with Neil Young!!!

[fingers_mark]

another observation from the forum gig.

when Here It Comes finished the main sound guy was pumping his fists in the air with delight and giving the band massive thumbs up (no not blow up ones).

must have nailed it. sounded good.

[tylerdurden]

whys there been 18 pages for doves? christ.

[pedmills]

any particular reason why we think doves will be playing friday?

[fingers_mark]

whys there been 18 pages for doves? christ.

[When Jokers Attack]

whys there been 18 pages for doves? christ.

[BlackHole2006]

Shit, john peel headliners?

Lets just hope that there are shit bands playing second from top on the rest of the main stages, but judging by the awesomeness that is the line up, things arn't looking hopefull. Lets hope michael eavis trys to keep the punters happy by having the fratellis or snow patrol or some other boring crap young "it" band that I couldn't really care less about.

Cheers,

BlackHole2006

[Tugger2k]

whys there been 18 pages for doves? christ.

[paulo999]

whys there been 18 pages for doves? christ.

[Aphex's twin]

This thread is going to make me buy tickets for the Birmingham gig, even though I am supposed to be saving money.

Edited March 21, 2009 by Aphex's twin

[popcornmaster]

Couldn't be arsed reading the whole thread but read the first few pages and thought i'd give them a go

I'd heard black and white town years ago enjoyed it but didn't think any more of it

after giving them another listen though i'll definitely be there to watch them, seem like the perfect festival band.

Must be said still prefer Elbow but they are both 'grower' bands and i have had more time for elbow to grow on me

[PAH030]

Doves are possibly one of the more recent "bubbling under" acts.

It's a slow brew thing, like Elbow. An excellent back catalogue, unreletant work, the sort of consistency that keeps people on board. Not screaming fans, just growers. It builds.

They *could* explode this year. Personally I don't think they will, but they are getting a well deserved fan base now. I can't see that shrinking.

[fingers_mark]

i can't believe the new album hasn't leaked yet. it's out in two weeks. very impressive.

not that i'm desperate to hear it or anything

[tylerdurden]

well, as i am a music whore, i'm already willing,

i'll give them a listen, think i've heard 1 or 2 songs though, seem pretty good

the elbow analogys nice too

[When Jokers Attack]

i might wait till day of release and purchase it! will be buying it anyway of course.

[Funkfarley]

Im sad.

John Peel tent?. I could actually cry.

And they chose it too. I could ACTUALLY cry!

[grrrraeme]

i can't believe the new album hasn't leaked yet. it's out in two weeks. very impressive.

not that i'm desperate to hear it or anything

Edited March 21, 2009 by grrrraeme

[grrrraeme]

i think if it does come down to it im going to have to choose NY. seen doves 11 times now, and still have brixton booked for may and if i want it i have a vip invitation to the hexagon gig.

this might be my only chance to catch NY and as such i think i'll have go for him.

what would really swing it for me would be if Doves are announced for Latitude on monday (fingers crossed) as it would guarantee me a festival viewing of them - not the same as the big G but pretty damn good.

[Tugger2k]

I'm with you on this Tugger2K - especially now its the JP tent - it gets packed for a half decent band so no chance of a good viewing. Although I've seen NY a couple of times over the years I doubt there will be many more opportunities to do so in the future. The only way I'll change my mind is if we can get a view of his set list - if he ignores Harvest and does just electric then its a yes for the doves.