reformed bands and the esteem theyre held in

[atomised]

At the libs Hyde park show this weekend and seeing how the subsequent ally pally shows seem to be selling I got to thinking.

I don't believe in their day they would have been capable of shifting that many tickets for a headline show of their own. I felt the same after seeing blur at Hyde park in 2009.

What other artists have profited like this from a split?

[The Nal]

The reformed band thing seems to last for a few months - an initial tour or whatever - and then falls away. It also tarnishes the bands legacy. No one seems to give a shit about the Stone Roses reunion now as far as I can see.

Its why I'd have severe mixed emotions about a Led Zeppelin or Smiths reunion. Theres no dodgy Beatles reunion footage and their legacy is rock solid as a result.

No good comes from them basically apart from cash and people getting to sing a long to the old hits for 90 minutes in a field somewhere. Although in Blurs case it helped mend the relationship between Damon and Graham which was pretty cool.

Edited July 7, 2014 by The Nal

[atomised]

I think you're right about that initial buzz. I'd be gutted if The Smiths reformed. No doubt they could play huge fields and make a fortune but it would definitely tarnish the way I remember them

[windy_miller]

I think it depends if its a cash in tour just playing the old stuff, or whether they put some effort into writing some new stuff that is actually good.

Dinosaur Jr spring to mind, who reformed in about 2007 and have released 3 absolutely brilliant albums since then.

[viberunner]

The reformed band thing seems to last for a few months - an initial tour or whatever - and then falls away. It also tarnishes the bands legacy. No one seems to give a shit about the Stone Roses reunion now as far as I can see.

[kaosmark2]

I think it depends if its a cash in tour just playing the old stuff, or whether they put some effort into writing some new stuff that is actually good.

Dinosaur Jr spring to mind, who reformed in about 2007 and have released 3 absolutely brilliant albums since then.

[TheGayTent]

James have done it ok I think.

[kaosmark2]

Talking of cash cows:

http://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/jul/07/pink-floyd-new-album-2014-the-endless-river

[pink_triangle]

What's wrong with bands getting together for cash? The fans get to here the songs they love, the band get paid. There is often a lot of music snobbery, but in my view it's an arrangement which generally suits everyone.

[TheGayTent]

But that's cos they've done 4 new albums, all of which are very good and at times arguably as good as their best work from the 90s.

[kaosmark2]

What's wrong with bands getting together for cash? The fans get to here the songs they love, the band get paid. There is often a lot of music snobbery, but in my view it's an arrangement which generally suits everyone.

[atomised]

I think that hits the nail on the head, doing it for the money is ok provided the passion is still there to put on a show. As a fan of a band I'd be gutted if they just went through the motions and it would potentially damage happy memories

[kaosmark2]

Another fairly good reunion has been Soundgarden. Decent new album and spectacular performances. Cornell's voice isn't what it used to be but the was sublime energy in their last round of shows.

[TheGayTent]

I was lazily lumping it all into one, sorry. I should have just said their initial output.

Although, for me seven is their best allround album.

[lost]

Another fairly good reunion has been Soundgarden. Decent new album and spectacular performances. Cornell's voice isn't what it used to be but the was sublime energy in their last round of shows.

[kaosmark2]

Though I like the new album I preferred the stuff he did with audioslave. I guess that breakup is more to do with the RATM reunion though.