The Strokes

[Bradders]

They've been pretty boring every time I've seen them. Julian solo was even worse 'cos he doesn't even have the songs to back him up. I only went cos someone gave me some free tickets while I was sat in the Dry Dock in Leeds and he was playing the uni next door. Was no more entertaining than staying in the pub.

[Gucci Piggy]

At the time of Leeds 2011 they were my second favourite band in the world. And they were a load of balls. Boring as shit.

[Gucci Piggy]

So glad pulp were after them. Blew them away.

Always wondered if they were any better at reading with them playing last.

I watched the Reading set on tv the day before. Didn't look any better. Pulp blew them away again.

[Tuna]

The Strokes after The National and Pulp made them look utterly terrible. Haven't listened to them since, and at the time they were 2nd on my last.fm. Can't hack it.

[Gacheezbo]

So glad pulp were after them. Blew them away.

Always wondered if they were any better at reading with them playing last.

They weren't, I was bored as fuck and pulp playing before them did no favours, they didn't stand a chance.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Charismatic lads. Always a whirlwind of energy and entertainment.

[jonodillieono]

they're an out-and-out headliner. seen them a bunch of times over the years since 2001 - they've never been anything short of a fuck-load of fun.

i'd blow my load if the strokes headlined friday or saturday night.

You been watching the same band as me? Boring as fuck live

[LondonTom]

They were ok live but Julian just looked bored and that seemed to permeate through the crowd.

Thats exactly it, its not that they are "bad" live as such. They play the songs well. Its just most of the time, thy seem to lack any sort of spark with the crowd.

That said I saw them at Dingwalls for a secret warm up show when they had their "comeback" at IoW and that was pretty mad but I couldn't see much of the band and its a tiny venue so maybe it was just the fact of people going mad to their big songs in a tiny space that made it any good.

Edited November 18, 2014 by LondonTom

[Monkismo]

You been watching the same band as me? Boring as fuck live

Definitely this. Love them on record (well most of it anyway) but the three times I've seen them they've been nothing better than terrible.

[Space Shanty]

Can only back up what many have said.

No crowd connection live.
Boring and definitely not suitable as a headliner

[olive123]

Saw them on their first comeback gig in a tiny Dingwalls back in 2011 I think. That is the sort of venue they were made for, sweaty rowdy and great fun. Probably my fav gig of all time. A larger venue or open air just doesn't work, the energy of the music is lost somewhere.

[majormajormajor]

bump

http://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/mar/02/the-strokes-to-headline-hyde-park-in-june

it'll be over £80, i'm sure.

and it's an exclusive, apparently.

wahhhhhhhh

Edited March 2, 2015 by majormajormajor

[The Nal]

bump

http://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/mar/02/the-strokes-to-headline-hyde-park-in-june

it'll be over £80, i'm sure.

and it's an exclusive, apparently.

wahhhhhhhh

£67. Their "only UK festival appearance" this summer.

[Mardy]

I reckon, nearer the time, there'll be some bargains to be had on those tickets

[neil999]

hope they dont play, i'd prob go and see them through nostalgia for their 1st record...and then be disappointed after hearing all about their terrible live shows

[GlastoSimon]

Support isn't half bad though, I suppose it has to be if they're going to have any chance of getting decent sales!

[MEGABOWL]

So glad pulp were after them. Blew them away.

Always wondered if they were any better at reading with them playing last.

Not really. Pulp were far better. I did one to the pub halfway through the Strokes.

[MichaelsBeard]

£67. Their "only UK festival appearance" this summer.

Was that caveat given to Blur at BST. If not, I wonder what other festival they've got in mind. IoW? That would be a very strong set of headliners if so.

[st dan]

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10153032003716336&id=167528651335&refid=17

Just ruled themselves out ...

[Mardy]

Damn, I'd have probably wandered along (or at least had the intention to) and had a look. No way I'd go to see them in Hyde Park though.

[The Placid Casual]

Damn, I'd have probably wandered along (or at least had the intention to) and had a look. No way I'd go to see them in Hyde Park though.

I think the hyde park show will cost me next to nothing, so that wouldn't be too bad. I hate the venue with a passion, but I've never seen the Strokes.

[Bisque]

I'd rather have Hall & Oates as headliners.

Actually I effing love Hall & Oates.

[Mardy]

They always say they want to play but always chase the money.

'we really really wish we were playing glastonbury this year.'

'but we'll give you an extra few bob if you don't.'

'ok then.'

Yeahm definitely, they're a band that will always chase a pound note. I'm not really surprised to be honest.