R.I.P The Strokes

[PunkyKillick]

Bit different though isn't it? That was AF's big chance. You only get one of them. Headlining a second stage at a commercial gig, to a crowd of about 10,000 is not going to mean much when they're already booked to play the biggest festivals across Europe.

[thesecretingredientiscrime]

The way I'll try and describe it is, imagine Man Utd (I know, who wants to think about them, but bare with me) have a friendly against Rochdale the week before the Champions League final.

Which one do you think they're going to go for the most?

[guypjfreak]

there playing at the PJ20 week end 3/4 sept aahahhahahhahh i wish

[thesecretingredientiscrime]

that's sport.. which is a competition

music is art

it's not a competition

if they have to think about which gigs they care about, they really should give up...now

[Bluearsedfly]

Radio 1 big qeekend thing last night, The Strokes onstage 'See you at Glastonbury'

there's one of our secret sets!

[Bluearsedfly]

Radio 1 big weekend thing last night, The Strokes onstage 'See you at Glastonbury'

there's one of our secret sets!

[jimmyt]

Why? I think every band cares about certain gigs more than others, Strokes just aren't afraid to show it.

Edited May 16, 2011 by jimmyt

[Mardy]

That's a great post, jimmyt.

[strummer77]

Radio 1 big weekend thing last night, The Strokes onstage 'See you at Glastonbury'

there's one of our secret sets!

[jimmyk83]

How many of us can honestly say we've never had a bad day at the office, when we didn't do our job as best we could? For whatever reason

[thesecretingredientiscrime]

Maybe they could print their level of excitement on the tickets so you knew whether you were wasting your money and time going to see them?

e.g. Big gig in London - excitement level 7 out of 10 (I reckon that's as excited as they get, anyway)

Intimate club gig trying out new stuff - excitement level 3 (THEY'VE heard it before so it isn't very exciting, is it?!)

Radio 1 Big Weekend, oop North - excitement level 1 (which means "we can't be arsed and couldn't give a toss about any of the people coming to see us").

Sorry, I'm clearly being sarcastic but trying to defend a band for turning up and being knowingly sh*te because they're more excited about a different gig seems bizarre to me. If I (openly - something you are praising them for) couldn't be arsed to teach properly on some days but was really good on other days I would be out of a job. And I don't get paid thousands an hour.

I really hope The Strokes ARE the special guests on the Saturday - it means there's no reason to miss a single moment of Elbow - incidentally, a band that doesn't know how to just "dial in" atrocious performances like The Strokes. They've laboured their one song for too long now, anyway.

Edited May 16, 2011 by thesecretingredientiscrime

[buffystar]

Heard that rumour but did they actually say it? Did you see them?

[strummer77]

Mate was there and he definitely DID NOT say it its not true it came from a rogue tweet from someone who was pissed and misheard it. he retracted it quickly but too late.

[ggoon]

To be honest, all the excuses about the strokes being shit yesterday are a moot point.

If they had a bad day, so be it, I reckon it happens to most bands from time to time. Saying they obviously couldn't be bothered is just guessing. There's no proof so why argue it out?!

If you like their music, and I largely do, you will forego getting a perfect spot at the pyramid stages for the run-up to the headliners, for the chance that they might play the secret slot at the park Fri or Sat.

Would love to see them live!

[j...rox]

I was there, they look bored. No connection with the crowd, vicious circle as the crowd leave to see Gaga who clearly did care.

Compare with Magnetic Man before them, passion, energy, enthusiasm and even a comparable crowd.

Have to say they probably will be better headlining festivals when the singalong takes place.

All-in-all disappointed for what would be the highlight of the day. 4/10 and this from something I shouldn't be able to complain about as the tickets were free.