Elbow

[Gnomicide]

4 minutes ago, Cooter said:

Sorry, didn't mean to sound offensive and if you love them then good for you. 

 

4 minutes ago, Cooter said:

...it's an obvious swindle and fuk knows why they have any fans at all. My 10 year old Boxer dog can sing better than that bloke.

I'm intrigued as to why you think it's a swindle? It's not like they're pretending to be something they're not, they're not trying to con anyone. They just play music they like and have found an audience that enjoys it. 

You may find it boring and I get that, I understand why people don't like them but there's plentry worse on offer at Glastonbury, just go watch something else. 

[Wooderson]

Elbow are ace.

[stuartbert two hats]

I like Elbow. Not only that, I like the newer albums more than the older stuff.

And I'm not ashamed to admit that In think Seldom Seen Kid is their best album, or that I like Lippy Kids.

I don't like them enough to buy a ticket on their tour, but I like them enough to see them at Shepton next year should we both be there.

Edited October 6, 2016 by stuartbert two hats

[russycarps]

9 hours ago, Cooter said:

Sorry, didn't mean to sound offensive and if you love them then good for you. I like all sorts of music and I'm fully aware Elbow are an acquired taste, but I reckon I know when a band is taking the total piss and Elbow imo definitely are. The Pistols did it very well but Elbow do it badly, it's an obvious swindle and fuk knows why they have any fans at all. My 10 year old Boxer dog can sing better than that bloke.

I think they've really gone to shit, but his voice is decent isnt it?

(garvey, not your boxer)

 

[CaledonianGonzo]

His voice sounds like a sheep wrapped in a beard wrapped in a cardigan wrapped in a duffle coat drowning in a pint of 'mild'.

[The Nal]

A half of mild.

[not worthy]

2 hours ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

His voice sounds like a sheep wrapped in a beard wrapped in a cardigan wrapped in a duffle coat drowning in a pint of 'mild'.

you must be a big fan, I've never given his vocals enough thought to develop such a poetic description....beautiful

[Vanderlyle]

Get a lot of stick bearing in mind they've got three excellent albums.. and that the last wasn't too bad.

 

Problem is you go fully mainstream with One Day Like This, and then drop a big turd of an album on this new global audience, and you're guaranteed a fall. 

[shuttlep]

On 10/3/2016 at 2:29 PM, Zac Quinn said:

Top three of Lily Allen into Elbow into Radiohead on Friday, what an uplifting time to be alive

I's like to wear Lilly Allen like a Hat

[Tommy101]

Interview with Guy Garvey by Jo Wiley about the new album in case anyone is interested:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04b1zs5

[Gnomicide]

Got standing tickets for the Saturday at Manc Apollo this morning. Now sold out with 4th date added.

Even had to F5 a few times. 

[Gnomicide]

Been listening to them on Chris Evans' show this morning, just gorgeous. They did Divorce, Magnificent, Sad Captains and Wonderful World. I don't care if anyone finds them boring, I love 'em and want them there, preferably Other headliner.

Going to give the new album a listen once I get off this bloody conference call.

[Wooderson]

Just now, Gnomicide said:

Been listening to them on Chris Evans' show this morning, just gorgeous. They did Divorce, Magnificent, Sad Captains and Wonderful World. I don't care if anyone finds them boring, I love 'em and want them there, preferably Other headliner.

Going to give the new album a listen once I get off this bloody conference call.

I don't think any of the newies have connected with me to date. Nothing as instant as lets say "Unwind" from the solo record.

[stuartbert two hats]

Just now, Gnomicide said:

Been listening to them on Chris Evans' show this morning, just gorgeous. They did Divorce, Magnificent, Sad Captains and Wonderful World. I don't care if anyone finds them boring, I love 'em and want them there, preferably Other headliner.

Going to give the new album a listen once I get off this bloody conference call.

I would be very tempted to join you.  I don't care that their set in 2014 was by all accounts a less special carbon copy of the last time they subbed - for me it was the first time I'd seen them at Glastonbury and it was glorious.  Guy Garvey seemed to have that special talent of singing directly to each member of the audience for thousands of people at the same time.  Or at least, that's how it seemed to me.  

I'm pretty unusual in liking the last couple of albums just as much as, if not more than the earlier work.  Not massively struck on the new singles (particularly the first two), but if there are no clashes, I expect I'll be there for Elbow.

[Earthwindandfire2205]

I personally really like the new album and can't wait to see them again in Plymouth next month. Hope they are at the farm again this year.

loved the sets in 2011 and 14

Edited February 3, 2017 by Earthwindandfire2205

[stuartbert two hats]

1 minute ago, Earthwindandfire2205 said:

I personally really like the new album and can't wait to see them again in Plymouth next month. Hope they are at the farm again this year.

Despite just writing a post declaring my love for all things Elbow, I didn't realise the album was actually out!  So, to clarify, earlier when I said "last couple of albums", I meant Take Off And Landing and Build A Rocket Boys.

Listening now, ta!

Edited February 3, 2017 by stuartbert two hats

[Gnomicide]

11 minutes ago, Wooderson said:

I don't think any of the newies have connected with me to date. Nothing as instant as lets say "Unwind" from the solo record.

What a song Unwind is, the solo album is a mighty fine thing.

[shuttlep]

I think build a rocket boy is their best album to date (I am most likely alone on this)

 

will do the new one if it is out  tonight 

[Fingerbobs]

I like Elbow. And loved the 2014 set in the fiery golden glow of the setting sun. The solo record is great and his show at the Royal Festy Hall was super too. Can't wait for their 2017 set. 

[Doug85]

If they headline the Other stage are they more likely for the Saturday? I'd be quite upset with a Radiohead clash.

[paddyclark]

Elbow headling at Kendal Calling 2015 was a beautiful experience....  He gets his crowd...  So many performers cant be arsed to..

Would be a good Park Headliner...  

But One day like this on the Pyramid is a very Glastonbury moment..

 

[shuttlep]

3 minutes ago, paddyclark said:

Elbow headling at Kendal Calling 2015 was a beautiful experience....  He gets his crowd...  So many performers cant be arsed to..

Would be a good Park Headliner...  

But One day like this on the Pyramid is a very Glastonbury moment..

 

That man does know how to get a crowd in the palm of his hands, stood on stage with his wellies on jeans caked in Mud still performing better than most ever will be able to .

 

and you just know he's still not sober from the night before.

[Fingerbobs]

6 minutes ago, Doug85 said:

If they headline the Other stage are they more likely for the Saturday? I'd be quite upset with a Radiohead clash.

'Fraid not. It's Friday or nothing for Elbow as they're busy on the sat and sun on their forest tour. 

[stuartbert two hats]

1 minute ago, Fingerbobs said:

'Fraid not. It's Friday or nothing for Elbow as they're busy on the sat and sun on their forest tour. 

Oh well, that would be curtains for Elbow then.

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

47 minutes ago, Gnomicide said:

 

Going to give the new album a listen once I get off this bloody conference call.

This is a conference call?! I should get dressed