Sam Fender

[incident]

3 minutes ago, NorthernSoul52 said:

Have we had any info to suggest The 1975 are out and Fender is in? Otherwise, feels like this might just be a bit of the old  cope.

 

Not that I'm aware of.

 

It seems to have become a thing this year that people are trying to wish an act they don't like out of the headliner spots, despite all the indications that they're lined up and probably locked in.

[NorthernSoul52]

Yeah, it definitely feels like a lot of people don't want them there.

[matrainertje]

I'd rather have The 1975 than Fender. And I don't like 1975 that much. 

[Someoni]

30 minutes ago, incident said:

 

Not that I'm aware of.

 

It seems to have become a thing this year that people are trying to wish an act they don't like out of the headliner spots, despite all the indications that they're lined up and probably locked in.

Insert 'you can't handle the truth gif'

 

Ps I am also one of those people 

[NorthernSoul52]

I'd rather have both and bin off Young, merely because I'm all about having "new" headliners hit the mark.

 

But I am very much in the minority there.

[AdrianH]

Personally the 1975 hold absolutely zero excitement for me - just a bland nothing band for me. I'd welcome anything else though it'll give me an excuse to be elsewhere

[NorthernSoul52]

Anyway, back to Fender.

 

Remember My Name left me a little cold so far.

[Avalon_Fields]

5 hours ago, NorthernSoul52 said:

Anyway, back to Fender.

 

Remember My Name left me a little cold so far.

However….reviewed by Mojo magazine:

[Ayrshire Chris]

😉😊

Edited February 14, 2025 by Ayrshire Chris

[Ayrshire Chris]

Just now, Ayrshire Chris said:

Having a pub lunch today and the 1975 was the background music being played. Told Mrs c that could be the headliner this year. Not too impressed.

Give me the away the lad any day😉😊

 

[aident93]

I'm not normally one for music videos but this really is a great, emotional tribute to his grandparents. 

 

 

[NorthernSoul52]

Appreciate the sentiments of the song. But next to The Dying Light - pure Springsteen widescreen pastiche as it may be - it just hasn't grabbed me as a ballad offering.

 

Hopefully will on a few more listens.

 

[aident93]

33 minutes ago, NorthernSoul52 said:

Appreciate the sentiments of the song. But next to The Dying Light - pure Springsteen widescreen pastiche as it may be - it just hasn't grabbed me as a ballad offering.

 

Hopefully will on a few more listens.

 

This version from a pub in Newcastle almost 2 years ago is arguably better than the new album version 

 

https://youtu.be/DA2EHO4b-ho?si=9gd29wdFi-v_3EdM

[tarw]

Just ordered the silver and purple splatter version of the album. I’m a sucker for unusual vinyl. Just glad I’m not a Swifty it would bankrupt me

[danbailey80]

I think a reason Remember my Name (perhaps in comparison to the live in pub version) is not grabbing people is the production/ mix. The same can be said of the other new album tracks. Great songs definitely but I feel they have been overcooked. There is a lack of vulnerability that I think is key with his songwriting. I imagine all the songs will sound much better live.

 

There is also some odd choices such as having the guitar solo in Wild Long Lie so low in the mix. This is the sort of thing that happens when you have 2 band mates giving input with production/ mix as well as 3 producers. Everyone giving their opinions, mixing the colours to create brown. 

 

On a separate note, it's also a shame that no one had the nerve to tell him he needed to write a chorus for Arm's Length. Adam Granduciel often neglects a chorus and relies on just a great verse to tell a story. I can't think of many examples when someone hires a hero of theirs to produce and it works out. 

 

I do f**king love him though. And he should headline. 

 

 

Edited February 15, 2025 by danbailey80

[NorthernSoul52]

I think the production AG has brought to some of the songs has worked well - Arm's Length has grown on me massively with repeat listens, and People Watching is just euphoric now.

 

But yeah, concur. it doesn't quite feel like the mix is right on Remember My Name. Might work far better as a live cut.

[Ortiz34]

5 star review on the Guardian website for the new album. Manchester show on sale tomorrow too. Shame it appears he won’t be headlining this year.

[Funkyfairy!]

I love him - would love to see him headline - shame it doesn;t look as it will happen, I am sure he would grab it  - seems to be 'another one that got away :-(' 

Looking forward to listening to the new album

[Crazyfool01]

1 minute ago, Funkyfairy! said:

I love him - would love to see him headline - shame it doesn;t look as it will happen, I am sure he would grab it  - seems to be 'another one that got away :-(' 

Looking forward to listening to the new album

yep I loved him a couple of years back 

[Funkyfairy!]

Just now, Crazyfool01 said:

yep I loved him a couple of years back 

why not now ? I've followed him since the start , when he dropped out of Glastonbury pre covid was gutting , then saw him at IOW and then in his own gig at Ally Pally - whats changed Crazy ?

[Sam Y]

In other news the song he just put out 'Little Bit Closer', is the best of the singles so far. Tried waiting until the album game out but couldn't resist

[Crazyfool01]

Just now, Funkyfairy! said:

why not now ? I've followed him since the start , when he dropped out of Glastonbury pre covid was gutting , then saw him at IOW and then in his own gig at Ally Pally - whats changed Crazy ?

nothing 🙂 sorry meant I loved his set and would be delighted if he was to headline 

[Funkyfairy!]

1 minute ago, Crazyfool01 said:

nothing 🙂 sorry meant I loved his set and would be delighted if he was to headline 

ha ha For some reason I thought you meant you loved him but had gone off him - sorry misunderstanding - ooo yes forgot I saw him on the pyramid as well .... 

 

[MEGABOWL]

On 2/15/2025 at 11:10 AM, NorthernSoul52 said:

I think the production AG has brought to some of the songs has worked well - Arm's Length has grown on me massively with repeat listens, and People Watching is just euphoric now.

 

But yeah, concur. it doesn't quite feel like the mix is right on Remember My Name. Might work far better as a live cut.

Agree with this. It’s a nice song and the Brass band idea should work but it’s a bit overwrought. Might grow on me.

 

2 hours ago, Ortiz34 said:

5 star review on the Guardian website for the new album. Manchester show on sale tomorrow too. Shame it appears he won’t be headlining this year.

Lots of good reviews about

 

21 minutes ago, Sam Y said:

In other news the song he just put out 'Little Bit Closer', is the best of the singles so far. Tried waiting until the album game out but couldn't resist

Absolutely superb. Just about to have a third listen.

[charlierc]

Just seen him announced as a performer at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. He's getting around then.