Janelle Monae

[ghandi]

I sadly missed her in 2011 and what with her success and the brilliant " electric lady" album i wondered if she's due to actually headline the West Holts this time? Surely due? She'd do a good job if play backs of her performance in 2011 is anything to go by. If no EWF then she'd be great!

[Yesiamaduck]

Shes playing other festivals this summer so the is a strong chance of this happening, and it wouldn't surprise me at all if Glastonbury asked her back. Her 2011 set is widely regarded as one of the best in recent history.

I will be there, 2011 show was incredible... the crowd were electric the whole set.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Just me that thinks the new album's a bit of a dud?

[ghandi]

Just me that thinks the new album's a bit of a dud?

[zero000]

It's pretty good, but it's nowhere near as good as her debut I think. She still sounds amazing live though judging by jools holland.

[ghandi]

It's pretty good, but it's nowhere near as good as her debut I think. She still sounds amazing live though judging by jools holland.

[The Nal]

Just me that thinks the new album's a bit of a dud?

Edited January 23, 2014 by The Nal

[Guest]

Just me that thinks the new album's a bit of a dud?

[FloorFiller]

was very disappointed with her new album. haven't really listened to it since it was released as it did nothing for me. would still love to see her at Glastonbury though. decent Other stage slot (or maybe even Pyramid) i reckon

[Frankly Mr Shankly]

I agree with the majority here that her new album (bar a few tracks) was a bit of a let down compared to her debut. She's still a cracking live act though.

On a related note I bloody hope they've booked Erykah Badu.

[kalifire]

Cor, if they booked Erykah Badu I'd be there in a heartbeat. She'd be an outstanding booking.

Also hoping for Janelle Monae. I really enjoyed Electric Lady - not as good as her debut, but some cracking tracks in there. I've never seen her live either, and she looks like somebody you have to be there in person to fully experience.

[eoinca]

I agree with the majority here that her new album (bar a few tracks) was a bit of a let down compared to her debut. She's still a cracking live act though.

On a related note I bloody hope they've booked Erykah Badu.

[ghandi]

Yeh, Erykah Badu is a good shout. i'd be there . India Erie, Jill Scott would both be good bookings for West Holts as well.

[Festival Liam]

If her new album had been debut, or released by anybody else, it would have been amazing. Sadly she set the bar ridiculously high with her first album and didn't quite hit it. It's still great though.

I think she could translate well into a big setting. I would love to see her gain some success and see her in a massive setting where everyone knew what was going on. I was second row of that infamous 2011 gig and it was breathtaking, one of the best things I've ever seen live. Then I thought it would be the last chance to see her before she started headlining arenas... I could just imagine her subbing on the pyramid being magical.

If they do book her I think it could be headling West Holts. I wouldn't want to see her play a smallish crowd on a big stage during the day though. She is a hard one to work out how big she is and how big a crowd she would draw. If she's up against Eagles or Kasabian I will die happy. If its Arcade Fire, I am coming for you Eavis.

[Festival Liam]

I am actually now really stressing out at the prospect of a Janelle Monae - Arcade Fire clash.

Edited January 24, 2014 by Festival Liam

[ghandi]

I am actually now really stressing out at the prospect of a Janelle Monae - Arcade Fire clash.

[CaledonianGonzo]

There's no doubting that last time around she was incredible, but I'm slightly wary of whether she can conceivably be that good again if the setlists are dominated by Electric Lady material or if her band set-up has fundamentally changed.

[**claire**]

I'm gutted I missed her last time. If all this Eagles / Kasabian talk is correct, it's only fair she plays one of those nights.

[Mardy]

That second album is such a let down, was really looking forward to it, but it's not a patch on the Archandroid. Still listen to that a lot. One of the best releases of recent years, extraordinarily good album

[cyberdrummer]

The Electric Lady was my favourite album of 2013. Check out some YouTube videos of her shows late last year in the US, she still puts on a hell of a gig.

[FloorFiller]

gave The Electric Lady a listen earlier to see if my mind had changed. the first half of the album is really good. not as good as The ArchAndroid, but good. the second half really lets it down though. from like track 10 onwards i just got bored (first album had a similar problem but much much later on in the album - maybe even just the last two songs, and that may be more me being impatient with the long album rather than them being bad songs)

would still definitely see her at Glastonbury though. not great album aside, i'm sure she still nails it live

[mrtourette]

She's the living embodiment of Glastonbury festival, a living and breathing 'Later...' so if she's around I'm sure she'll play.

[ghandi]

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Edited January 25, 2014 by ghandi

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[ghandi]

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