Pet Shop Boys 2020?

[eastynh]

1 minute ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

They headlined Hyde Park last year, which makes them a few notches up the success tentpole from yer average WH act.

I think they are too big for it as well, but I would quite like them on there.

[the wonderwhy]

20 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

They headlined Hyde Park last year, which makes them a few notches up the success tentpole from yer average WH act.

That was a Radio 2 show which is a fair bit different to your normal Hyde Park gig. Its an outlier like Big Weekend is. 

Tho actually I would concede they're maybe a bit too big for WH. Just seems a way better fit than Other. 

Edited January 24, 2020 by the wonderwhy

[CaledonianGonzo]

Probably as much to do with the sweet, sweet vibe at WH as anything. They were on the Other last time.

[maelzoid]

Very pleased about this news. I've been a fan since the 80s yet inexplicably have never seen them live! (maybe because none of my friends are into them). So, as long as they don't clash with Macca, I'm there.

Agreed, that the interview nails them on. It reminds me of an interview with Cillian Mrphy a few years ago. He was asked if he would be in the then forthcoming Dark Night Rises, his answer: "I can't say, I've signed a non-disclosure agreement!"

[Freddyflintstonree]

Anyone had a listen to their album that was released today yet? 

Initial thoughts  -  I think it's good. Definitely not overwhelmingly so, but I'm enjoying the majority of it. 

[Matt42]

I think they are fantastic Friday night other headline option but I’ve got two members of my group that are sceptical about Kendrick and big PSB fans. So I don’t know whether this is a good thing or not?

will probably be seeing Kendrick on my ones but who cares.

[Quark]

11 minutes ago, Freddyflintstonree said:

Anyone had a listen to their album that was released today yet? 

Initial thoughts  -  I think it's good. Definitely not overwhelmingly so, but I'm enjoying the majority of it. 

Not got to it yet but it's in the queue!

[faymondo]

2 hours ago, Freddyflintstonree said:

Anyone had a listen to their album that was released today yet? 

Initial thoughts  -  I think it's good. Definitely not overwhelmingly so, but I'm enjoying the majority of it. 

Waiting for Mr Amazon to deliver my vinyl version. 

[danbailey80]

Are people just hoping for Friday headlining of Other or WH or do we know that is Friday?

[billum]

3 hours ago, Matt42 said:

will probably be seeing Kendrick on my ones but who cares.

No such thing as on your own at the festy!

[The Red Telephone]

Left To My Own Devices is their masterpiece

[Quark]

1 minute ago, The Red Telephone said:

Left To My Own Devices is their masterpiece

Suburbia wants a word

[The Red Telephone]

1 minute ago, Quark said:

Suburbia wants a word

See also; Being Boring

[Quark]

It's going to be a bangerfest isn't it?

Will be shamelessly belting out Go West with the best of 'em

[Superunknown]

3 hours ago, Freddyflintstonree said:

Anyone had a listen to their album that was released today yet? 

Initial thoughts  -  I think it's good. Definitely not overwhelmingly so, but I'm enjoying the majority of it. 

Surprisingly good tbh, wasn't expecting much. 

Wil-o-the-wisp, Dreamland and Wedding in Berlin were the highlights for me. 

[eastynh]

I think the last 2 albums have been really good. Can't wait to listen to the new one later.

[maelzoid]

41 minutes ago, The Red Telephone said:

Left To My Own Devices is their masterpiece

I concur. Obviously the full album-length version. Che Guevara and Debussy, to a disco beat.

Being Boring and of course West End Girls are masterpieces in their own rights too.

[Ayrshire Chris]

Only seen  them once before and now will hopefully see them twice in less than three weeks! Obviously the Glastonbury experience will be the best. 

[CaledonianGonzo]

LTMOD probably my favourite by them as well. Discography is one of those hits albums with nary a duffer to be found.

[The Red Telephone]

Far from their Imperial Phase, always had a soft spot for S A Vida E....reminds of a whole summer drinking Hooch.

[Ayrshire Chris]

57 minutes ago, Quark said:

It's going to be a bangerfest isn't it?

Will be shamelessly belting out Go West with the best of 'em

Sure is, from beginning to end! And will attract a huge crowd, well ‘Fuelled up’ and ready to belt them out.

[The Red Telephone]

They’re gonna stick them up against Orbital or something silly like that, aren’t they?

[Chrisp1986]

Really hoping for a Pyramid sub...

[eastynh]

15 minutes ago, The Red Telephone said:

They’re gonna stick them up against Orbital or something silly like that, aren’t they?

Nah I reckon the Friday against Kendrick. 

[dotdash79]

I'm hoping they don't clash with bicep