Homer Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 Fanboy central Agreed, the last time The National played they were something like fourth down on the Other (below The Cribs!). Is it just me that 's completely missed their succession of chart topping singles since then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 It all depends which dance-floors you go to. I think the problem with Afterlife is that most people can't properly get right into it unless they've done half a gram of base and at least a dab of MDMA (it's a bit like gabba in that respect). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russycarps Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 I agree with this but I'd like to see them headline a small stage. I think that would work. I just want them there in any capacity to be honest as I have developed a bit of a scary obsession with them. yeh I'd love to see them on the park with a crowd full of national fans, but I feel they would be stuck on the other stage again if they were to play, and it would get a similar reception to last time... I mean they werent bad last time, but the crowd was completely dead, and it was really hot and I dunno, it just was a nothing gig really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Music Girl Posted November 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 yeh I'd love to see them on the park with a crowd full of national fans, but I feel they would be stuck on the other stage again if they were to play, and it would get a similar reception to last time... I mean they werent bad last time, but the crowd was completely dead, and it was really hot and I dunno, it just was a nothing gig really. I wasn't there sadly. Wasn't such a huge fan then and I think I was having a great time with my mates so couldn't be arsed leaving. I'm glad my first time with them was one of their own gigs. But The Park - it would be so bloody lovely. I think you have to know and love the songs to get the atmosphere right and I can totally see how they could bore people who didn't know them. They're a strange one. Sorry, back to Arcade Fire... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russycarps Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 Sorry, back to Arcade Fire... ah shit I thought this was the national thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Music Girl Posted November 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 ah shit I thought this was the national thread! I am trying to make all the threads into The National threads, much like I previously did with Nick Cave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russycarps Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 I am trying to make all the threads into The National threads, much like I previously did with Nick Cave I'm surprised you like the national to be honest, I thought it would be a bit too "music for bed wetters" for your tastes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloorFiller Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 CAN'T WAIT TO SEE ARCADE FIRE (i will not allow this) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Music Girl Posted November 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 I'm surprised you like the national to be honest, I thought it would be a bit too "music for bed wetters" for your tastes Music for bed wetters? The National? I'm surprised you're surprised. I think I love about them all the things I love about Nick Cave (the lyrics, the amazing voice, the heartbreaking slow numbers, the noisy intense ones)> Sorry FloorFiller! I love Arcade Fire too, obviously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 yeh I'd love to see them on the park with a crowd full of national fans, but I feel they would be stuck on the other stage again if they were to play, and it would get a similar reception to last time... I mean they werent bad last time, but the crowd was completely dead, and it was really hot and I dunno, it just was a nothing gig really. For the record I, and most of the people I was with, fell asleep if that helps... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russycarps Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 For the record I, and most of the people I was with, fell asleep if that helps... I took my mate along with me saying you have to see these as they are ace... I was really embarrassed by how dull it was. And matt berninger (lead singer) was behaving like a complete and utter cock. He really puts me off the band a bit I must say.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Music Girl Posted November 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 I took my mate along with me saying you have to see these as they are ace... I was really embarrassed by how dull it was. And matt berninger (lead singer) was behaving like a complete and utter cock. He really puts me off the band a bit I must say.. I don't think any of my friends would like them, so I doubt I'd even try that. It's weird, no one seems to like them but then you get to a venue like Ally Pally and it's sold out for two nights so someone obviously does... I like Matt Berninger (and thanks, I know he is the lead singer ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russycarps Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 (edited) I don't think any of my friends would like them, so I doubt I'd even try that. It's weird, no one seems to like them but then you get to a venue like Ally Pally and it's sold out for two nights so someone obviously does... I like Matt Berninger (and thanks, I know he is the lead singer ) I was replying to Homer not you dummy! I know you know that helmets name! Edited November 15, 2013 by russycarps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 I was replying to Homer not you dummy! I know you know that helmets name! For the record, I didn't know the singer's name (if that helps). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Music Girl Posted November 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 I was replying to Homer not you dummy! I know you know that helmets name! Oops sorry! Fair enough. (I didn't until fairly recently actually.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Music Girl Posted November 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 I like the fact he's not your usual charismatic kind of frontman and a bit of an oddball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russycarps Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 For the record, I didn't know the singer's name (if that helps). did you think he was a cock? or were you snoozing by then?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russycarps Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 I like the fact he's not your usual charismatic kind of frontman and a bit of an oddball. I recall my friend compared him to the lead singer of the editors!! I've never forgotten that. It upsets me still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Music Girl Posted November 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 I recall my friend compared him to the lead singer of the editors!! I've never forgotten that. It upsets me still. I don't know who that is so I remain blissfully ignorant. I'd forgive him anything for that voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 did you think he was a cock? or were you snoozing by then?? Didn't notice, I'd been drinking cider all morning and skanking to a double bill of Neville Staples and the Dub Pistols, so I was a tad pooped by this stage (I should explain, I'm in my 30s). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 We left The National early last time - I didn't mind them, but the people I was with were hating them. Funnily enough, I saw them live a few weeks later in Edinburgh and we left that early that time as well because they were boring the pants off of all of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russycarps Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 Didn't notice, I'd been drinking cider all morning and skanking to a double bill of Neville Staples and the Dub Pistols, so I was a tad pooped by this stage (I should explain, I'm in my 30s). pffft lightweight old fart! *hides own birth cerficate* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingcrawler Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 What time did they arrive at the roundhouse with the Mariachi band? I'm assuming it'll be the same for Glasgow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 What time did they arrive at the roundhouse with the Mariachi band? I'm assuming it'll be the same for Glasgow. Wouldn't mind an update tomorrow morning on the order of play at tonight's show if anyone is moseying along... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingcrawler Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 Wouldn't mind an update tomorrow morning on the order of play at tonight's show if anyone is moseying along... The barrowlanss tweeted this earlier: "@TheBarrowlands: The Reflektors times inbound... Doors 7:00pm The Reflektors 8:30pm - 9:45pm DJ Set 9:45pm till 11:00pm I'd be there early if I was you ;)" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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