The Park 2015

[The Nal]

Not even I can find fault or piss on your chips for this suggestion. I'm right there with you, Nal.

Could they be too big for the Park though? Id love to see them in the dark or in a tent or whatever. Not just the mid afternoon Other/Pyramid slot.

Either way, it doesn't look like their own festival is happening. Its usually Glasto weekend. It'll be 11 years and 3 albums (maybe 4 by June) since they've played Glasto.

Edited October 29, 2014 by The Nal

[dentalplan]

Jeff's solo thing would be more likely, would it not?

[The Nal]

Jeff's solo thing would be more likely, would it not?

[5co77ie]

Either way, it doesn't look like their own festival is happening. Its usually Glasto weekend. It'll be 11 years and 3 albums (maybe 4 by June) since they've played Glasto.

[Mardy]

is that thing with his son any good? it sounded unutterably awful from what i read about it. Worth a listen?

[The Nal]

is that thing with his son any good? it sounded unutterably awful from what i read about it. Worth a listen?

Ive been listening to Being There on vinyl all day so in comparison.... no. Id say theyre songs that werent good enough for the next Wilco outing but theyre very personal. Its a cool thing to do too. Its worth a scan through.

Tonyo. Youll get a few Wilco tunes at the end of the show. And I think given the right setting (headlining the Park) theyd nail it. Theyre not a stadium band and the Other and Pyramid are stadium sized gigs.

Edited October 29, 2014 by The Nal

[Brave Sir Robin]

I adored Being There, but haven't really been grabbed by what I've heard of anything they've done since. What's the next best, Yankee Foxtrot?

[The 38 year old virgin]

I adored Being There, but haven't really been grabbed by what I've heard of anything they've done since. What's the next best, Yankee Foxtrot?

My favourite of theirs is sky blue sky, some lovely songs on it

[Mezhyp1]

Could Young Fathers emulate James Blake and headline The Park off the back of a Mercury win? I could see it working personally, popularity wise I would have said no but it's sure to rise off the back of this.

[The Nal]

I adored Being There, but haven't really been grabbed by what I've heard of anything they've done since. What's the next best, Yankee Foxtrot?

Probably. Summerteeth and A Ghost is Born and The Whole Love are great too. Kicking Television (double live album) is also required listening.

[stocky3000]

Could Young Fathers emulate James Blake and headline The Park off the back of a Mercury win? I could see it working personally, popularity wise I would have said no but it's sure to rise off the back of this.

I cant see it happening myself, they will certainly get a more prominent slot but personally I think James Blake was a bigger household name before mercury win

[dentalplan]

Yeah it certainly can be known to boost acts but James Blake's not the best example as he was already just about at Park headline level.

[Brave Sir Robin]

My favourite of theirs is sky blue sky, some lovely songs on it

Probably. Summerteeth and A Ghost is Born and The Whole Love are great too. Kicking Television (double live album) is also required listening.

Cheers, so pretty much all of them then

I didn't go much on Summerteeth at the time, apart from that miserable Loneliness song. Do like what I've heard of Whole Love, will try the others.

Enjoyed Golden Smog too, might dig that out for a listen...

[The Nal]

Cheers, so pretty much all of them then

I didn't go much on Summerteeth at the time, apart from that miserable Loneliness song. Do like what I've heard of Whole Love, will try the others.

Pretty much all of them yeah!

Summerteeth has Cant Stand It, Shes a Jar, Shot in the Arm, Via Chicago.....

11 years? that was 11 years! Seriously, where has it all gone, seems like only 5 at max!

Crazy isn't it? Same time between the end of WW2 and Elvis. Way too long.

Edited October 30, 2014 by The Nal

[FloorFiller]

i've only listened to one Wilco album (Yankee Hotel Foxtrot) which i absolutely love. don't know why i've never bothered to delve further. think that's today's listening sorted!

[The 38 year old virgin]

All this talk of wilco, what are the chances of m.ward playing? I reckon high up on the park stage would suit him down to the ground

[Bisque]

After years of ignoring acts up in The Park, except chilling out during Stornoway (saw them again this year too) & secret Biffy, I am planning to make more effort to miss a headliner/SE & head up there.

Is it lively up there at night?

Edited October 30, 2014 by Couchy

[mr gumby]

I think 'headlining' The Park could be just right for Wilco. But whenever they've played before (twice?) it's been to a fairly indifferent crowd. Maybe they're just not right for Glastonbury though?

But previous times they've played, The Park didn't exist. I think they'd be a perfect fit now.

[dentalplan]

I think you're right. I just wonder if, from their perspective, they might be thinking 'why bother?'

I get that feeling with most of the acts people wish for, you know.

[Bradders]

Is it lively up there at night?

Never been lively when I or anyone I know has been. That's been for the likes of Bon Iver and Wild Beasts though. Like any other stage, I would guess that it depends who's on.

[Tuna]

Tipping Purity Ring for a high spot (sub, maybe) and would like to see She & Him re: M. Ward suggestion earlier.

[The Nal]

I think you're right. I just wonder if, from their perspective, they might be thinking 'why bother?'

Maybe Wilko Johnson could do a couple of numbers with them (if they played...)?

No no we want Wilko and Roger Daltry and Wilco. Separately.

[Winslow Leach]

Tipping Purity Ring for a high spot (sub, maybe) and would like to see She & Him re: M. Ward suggestion earlier.

Loved Purity Ring's debut but I'm sure someone told me they were dreadful live.

[Tuna]

Seen them three times. Were very good both times I remember - though different from Shrines as a record.

[zero000]

Loved Purity Ring's debut but I'm sure someone told me they were dreadful live.

They were actually pretty good when I saw them. They had a really cool lighting/stage set up too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7co4rRsusg