Doves

[Tugger2k]

Such a shame. Its going to be complete bloody bedlam!!!

[pedmills]

What most probably happened was they were offered an afternoon slot on the Other Stage or possibly a midday slot on the Pyramid, while these are bigger stages they chose to headline the John Peel Stage.

Yes this is a smaller, less profile stage BUT:

1. They have been playing small venues recently so perhaps they prefer the atmosphere of the smaller venue

2. They are HEADLINING the john peel stage, so maybe they see this as a better, more high profile slot than a earlier slot on one of the bigger stages.

3. They will be playing at night, which adds to the atmosphere and will allow for plenty of lights etc.

4. They will play for longer than if they had an earlier slot.

5. Because it is in the JP tent and they are up against headliners, it will be mainly proper fans watching and less casual listeners.

6. They might have another slot somewhere (although no JP headliner has played anywhere else as far as I can remember)

It was their choice, and they aren't stupid. I'm sure it will up being a good decision.

[paulo999]

I wonder whether it was their experience on the Pyramid on 2005. Seemed very flat to me, and one reaction to that would be to go for an indoor venue where the sound, hypothetically at least, would be better.

[arcade fireman]

I wonder whether it was their experience on the Pyramid on 2005. Seemed very flat to me, and one reaction to that would be to go for an indoor venue where the sound, hypothetically at least, would be better.

[fingers_mark]

Yep Pyramid that year was a disappointment - noone was into it at all.

Listening to the new album right now, it's pretty good on first listen!

[Yorkshire Chomper]

Do we know for sure they are playing Friday or is this most likely? Can't find any source for this.

[fingers_mark]

Do we know for sure they are playing Friday or is this most likely? Can't find any source for this.

[Tugger2k]

cant and wont happen!!

they will close it out on sunday, yes, if i believe it, it will happen

[pedmills]

Do we know for sure they are playing Friday or is this most likely? Can't find any source for this.

[Tugger2k]

OMFG!!!

the album is astonishing - and 10.03 what can i say!!

[russycarps]

OMFG!!!

the album is astonishing - and 10.03 what can i say!!

[Funkfarley]

It was their choice, and they aren't stupid. I'm sure it will up being a good decision.

[PAH030]

I'm finding it a little hard to get into at the moment. But then I always find that with a new doves album. This means when I do love it I will love it for ever, unlike those albums I love immediately but quickly tire of (yes mgmt, I'm looking at YOU!)

10.03 is the standout track so far fo'sho'

[Tugger2k]

I'm finding it a little hard to get into at the moment. But then I always find that with a new doves album. This means when I do love it I will love it for ever, unlike those albums I love immediately but quickly tire of (yes mgmt, I'm looking at YOU!)

10.03 is the standout track so far fo'sho'

[Fearless_Fish]

I'm struggling to get into it too, after the first two tracks it just doesn't seem to have the "Doves Magic" that their previous albums does.

Where and when Doves play doesn't really affect me as I think I may have lost on Glastonbury this year... and next year too

[Yorkshire Chomper]

I'm struggling to get into it too, after the first two tracks it just doesn't seem to have the "Doves Magic" that their previous albums does.

Where and when Doves play doesn't really affect me as I think I may have lost on Glastonbury this year... and next year too

[russycarps]

So the new album is out 6th April but on internet now. Can't find it myself. Is it errr...legally on internet? (no need to post link if is isn't)

[Filthy]

errr dont think it is legally available yet. My mate played it to me.....

[russycarps]

....honest guvnor.....YOU'LL NEVER TAKE ME ALIVE COPPER!

[Runner]

My tickets arrived this morning for 1st May. So happy!!

[grrrraeme]

My tickets arrived this morning for 1st May. So happy!!

[paulo999]

Not sure if this has been posted yet, but Beeb Radio 6 has been plugging Interview/Live Tracks/etc:

Monday 4pm onwards, Steve Lamacq, R6

[Tugger2k]

My tickets arrived this morning for 1st May. So happy!!

[PAH030]

cant believe how accessable ive found the album, much easier work than some cities (and that did take me a while)

right up to spellbound and im hooked on each track

[Tugger2k]

Me too, a much easier first few listens than some cities

Loving it at the moment i just hope that doesn't wear off (see earlier posts)