St. Vincent

[Woffy]

Thoughts?

I've just heard 'Prince Johnny' and i must say i'm really liking it.

I've been aware of Annie Clark for a while and have read previous album reviews which are almost unanimously glowing, but this is the first time i've made the effort to listen.

Also, i know she's playing Electric Picnic but her tour ends on 22 June. So might she be at Glastonbury?

I've spent HOURS reading the 'who might be playing' threads and never seen her name once (i don't think).

NB: Been reading these forums for years without ever posting...so be gentle.

[coma girl]

Only just started to listen to her off the back of the latest single which I loved, we were speculating the other day whether or not she'd play.

[Brave Sir Robin]

She's in Europe in May/early June, then back in Canada for shows the weekend before G - so unlikely to hop straight back on the plane (though not ruled out).

[Woffy]

I've started working backwards through the albums and she seems to have developed each time...although i have to listen to stuff ALOT before i really 'hear'.

Would like to see her live at Glasto...the shows look kinda...'theatrical'(?)...not usually my thing but it seems to suit her.

She can't half fucking play guitar too.

[rjb94]

She's ace. Actor's probably my favourite, but they're all good

[Woffy]

And i've just seen her on NME.com do the 'rainbow' trick with a football.

http://www.nme.com/news/st-vincent/75133

This is turning into an all out crush.

[Winslow Leach]

I was going to mention her a while back but i forgot to. The new album is brilliant, I'd love to see her at Glasto.

[Woffy]

What do you all make of the stuff with David Byrne? I like Talking Heads, but that was a bit 'much' for me.

[home to you]

Would be good to see her there. New album hasn't grabbed me like Strange Mercy did though...

[Guest]

Love the new album, I'm pretty sure it's my favourite, but I'll have to give it time to see if any of the giddy sheen wears off. She's excellent live, I saw her when she played Manchester Cathedral last month, the way she moves about and puts her whole body and posturing into her guitar playing and singing is pretty great. I got mesmerised just by the different looks she had with the changing lights on her, sometimes serene and doll-like and sometimes scary and psychotic looking, the way her shadows and the flashing lights projected onto the gothic cathedral architecture and decor was worth the ticket price in itself. Very good gig.

[Brave Sir Robin]

Would be good to see her there. New album hasn't grabbed me like Strange Mercy did though...

[Poliwhirl]

Yeah agree about Strange Mercy.

I absolutely love her, I'm yet to see her live so really hoping she plays.

[ericlered]

Love the new album, I'm pretty sure it's my favourite, but I'll have to give it time to see if any of the giddy sheen wears off. She's excellent live, I saw her when she played Manchester Cathedral last month, the way she moves about and puts her whole body and posturing into her guitar playing and singing is pretty great. I got mesmerised just by the different looks she had with the changing lights on her, sometimes serene and doll-like and sometimes scary and psychotic looking, the way her shadows and the flashing lights projected onto the gothic cathedral architecture and decor was worth the ticket price in itself. Very good gig.

[FloorFiller]

looks unlikely for Glastonbury unfortunately, but i love the new album. probably my favourite of hers. had it on repeat for a good few weeks when it was released (and giving myself a rest from it now so that i don't end up hating it)

[Woffy]

FUCK ME! AM I DREAMING OR IS ST VINCENT ON THAT POSTER?!

OMFG! OMFG!

[When Jokers Attack]

Didn't expect to see her. She said on Reddit last month she wouldn't be playing.

[CHRLY]

subbing park on sunday it look like. absolutely buzzing

[Mardy]

She's great. Not overly convinced about the latest album (apart from Digital Wintness, which is a fucking amzing song), but she;s on the bill for EOTR, so will probably keep my powder dry until then

[Winslow Leach]

Took me by surprise too!

[Tuna]

Wasn't at all expected so it's a great booking! Saw her touring Strange Mercy which was excellent.

[ericlered]

Very pleased she is on the bill, brilliant in Manchester back in March. Less than impressed with her postponing her UK tour this month as she got a better offer to appear on Saturday Night Live. Shameful stuff.

[CHRLY]

I love her new album. Birth in reverse is one of my favourite songs of the year so far.

I was also a bit taken aback when I heard that she has postponed her uk tour dates to go on tv in America. Is that show like a massive deal over there?

[bocumaroy]

Is it SNL? Think it’s pretty huge, if so, yeah.

Doesn’t exactly excuse it though. Luckily I’d only booked a ticket (which has been refunded), and I might go see her in London in October. No good for people who’ve paid for non-refundable transport/accommodation, though. Not sure I’ll see her at Glastonbury. Looks like she might clash with the Manics, who are one of them bands I’d like to see but probably wouldn’t usually buy a ticket for.

New album is probably my favourite of hers.

Edited May 8, 2014 by bocumaroy

[FloorFiller]

wow didn't expect this at all! great surprise, will definitely be there for her

i personally think her new album is her best (although i seem to be in the minority on that one)

[home to you]

wow didn't expect this at all! great surprise, will definitely be there for her

i personally think her new album is her best (although i seem to be in the minority on that one)

Edited May 8, 2014 by TomViolence