Johndenis Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 (edited) On 8/4/2019 at 4:53 PM, Matt42 said: Gonna throw my hat in the ring say Blur reforming will happen and will happen soon. Gorillaz don’t have as much stock as they used to - their past few albums have received a modest but not major reception. Gorillaz aren’t exactly playing massive gigs anymore either. It does seem ripe for them to return as well. All of Damon’s other projects have been exhausted and he doesn’t like to sit still. I’m still quite surprised that Gorillaz return didn’t smash as hard as I thought it would. To add context to the discussion, any perception that Gorillaz aren't a "big" act anymore is inaccurate. They are actually one of the biggest live acts in the world. They played arenas all over the world in 2017 and then headlined festivals all over the world in 2018. And just to make sure, they then played even more arenas in North America in 2018, and held their own festival in LA. They haven't had a radio hit since 2005 but as live act they are huge. Whoever is representing them as a live act is doing an amazing job. And to be fair to Gorillaz there aren't that many other touring bands in 2019 that have the same catalogue or broad appeal. Rightly or wrongly, the UK is probably the only country where Blur are more popular than Gorillaz. Personally I'm a huge Blur fan but I'd be of the opinion that their time for headlining the Pyramid has been and gone. I saw TGTBATQ (The Good The Bad and the Queen in case anyone is searching for thoughts on them!) at Glastonbury on the Sunday but I'll be honest and on sober reflection say I didn't think it was great. There's a fair gap in quality between album one and album two - and they played mostly album two. I expect things like "gun to the head" sound like a bit of a mess to a casual listener. Bringing out a huge male choir for just part of one song was fairly preposterous. Etc. Edited August 6, 2019 by Johndenis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 14 minutes ago, Johndenis said: To add context to the discussion, any perception that Gorillaz aren't a "big" act anymore is inaccurate. They are actually one of the biggest live acts in the world. They played arenas all over the world in 2017 and then headlined festivals all over the world in 2018. And just to make sure, they then played even more arenas in North America in 2018, and held their own festival in LA. They haven't had a radio hit since 2005 but as live act they are huge. Whoever is representing them as a live act is doing an amazing job. And to be fair to Gorillaz there aren't that many other touring bands in 2019 that have the same catalogue or broad appeal. Rightly or wrongly, the UK is probably the only country where Blur are more popular than Gorillaz. Personally I'm a huge Blur fan but I'd be of the opinion that their time for headlining the Pyramid has been and gone. I saw TGTBATQ (The Good The Bad and the Queen in case anyone is searching for thoughts on them!) at Glastonbury on the Sunday but I'll be honest and on sober reflection say I didn't think it was great. There's a fair gap in quality between album one and album two - and they played mostly album two. I expect things like "gun to the head" sound like a bit of a mess to a casual listener. Bringing out a huge male choir for just part of one song was fairly preposterous. Etc. I think that'll be Damon Albarn. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
priest17 Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 1 hour ago, The Nal said: Some dead cool people went to the Black Eyed Peas though..... no regrets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 2 minutes ago, priest17 said: no regrets. Nah that's Robbie mate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 Did some fucker go to Bloc Party instead of Neil Young? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
priest17 Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 19 minutes ago, The Nal said: Did some fucker go to Bloc Party instead of Neil Young? I saw half of Bloc Party and half of Doves Stayed for all 9 hours of Bruce Springsteen if that makes it any better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 23 minutes ago, The Nal said: Did some fucker go to Bloc Party instead of Neil Young? I went to Q-Tip instead. Come at me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 (edited) 43 minutes ago, The Nal said: Did some fucker go to Bloc Party instead of Neil Young? You rang? Normally I'm all for no regrets. This one however...whoops Edited August 6, 2019 by Quark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 24 minutes ago, priest17 said: I saw half of Bloc Party and half of Doves Stayed for all 9 hours of Bruce Springsteen if that makes it any better. That was just Outlaw Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnomicide Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 3 hours ago, Johndenis said: I saw TGTBATQ (The Good The Bad and the Queen in case anyone is searching for thoughts on them!) at Glastonbury on the Sunday but I'll be honest and on sober reflection say I didn't think it was great. There's a fair gap in quality between album one and album two - and they played mostly album two. I expect things like "gun to the head" sound like a bit of a mess to a casual listener. Bringing out a huge male choir for just part of one song was fairly preposterous. Etc. I loved it. But then I prefer their 2nd album to the 1st one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatyeti24 Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 2 hours ago, Hugh Jass said: I went to Q-Tip instead. Come at me. Me too. A far rarer event than a Neil Young gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalplan Posted August 17, 2019 Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 Just seen it mentioned elsewhere on the web that Damon's next project is a classical show inspired by Iceland (yes that Iceland) called 'The Nearer the Fountain, the More Pure the Stream' which has shows already announced around Europe late May-early June next year. Doesn't rule out a Blur return but it means that Damon's not sitting around twiddling his thumbs next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
priest17 Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 Whys he bothering, Iceland has already been perfectly surmised in song Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner1990 Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 On 8/3/2019 at 1:59 PM, stuartbert two hats said: I decided not to see them in 2009 because I didn't think they could top 1998. I’ve watched the Glastonbury 1998 set on YouTube a few times...great set! I saw Blur at Reading 1999 & Reading 2003. 2009 I opted for The Prodigy (my all time fav group) and wish I’d been at the Blur set too but don’t regret it so much as I had seen them twice before. Would love to see them do the 50th next year..field would be packed, and plenty of singalong anthems for the casual fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner1990 Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 On 8/6/2019 at 3:55 PM, Hugh Jass said: I went to Q-Tip instead. Come at me. So did I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted May 17, 2020 Report Share Posted May 17, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted May 17, 2020 Report Share Posted May 17, 2020 Annoyingly all this has probably pushed the next Blur reunion back another year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reflekting Posted May 17, 2020 Report Share Posted May 17, 2020 10 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said: Annoyingly all this has probably pushed the next Blur reunion back another year... Think we are more likely to get Gorillaz back based on the output Damon has been focused on there. Certainly due another one with a collective of the Song Machine releases landing every month. I also wouldn't be shocked to see another solo album to follow Everyday Robots in the next year or two either. Also - RIP Tony Allen, that probably means TGTB&TQ set was the last time we'll see that project again, I enjoyed the Glasto set as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted May 17, 2020 Report Share Posted May 17, 2020 Is today's stream from his recent classical project? I can't keep up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwedgeAntilles Posted May 17, 2020 Report Share Posted May 17, 2020 56 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said: Annoyingly all this has probably pushed the next Blur reunion back another year... Aye. Particularly as, having never seen them live, they are probably one of the few acts the festival could replace Macca with that would adequately dull the pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire Chris Posted May 17, 2020 Report Share Posted May 17, 2020 Bring them back! Blur headlining on the other stage and Oasis on the Pyramid at the same time Finally settle the argument between Fathers Damon and Dougal ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 (edited) Edited May 19, 2020 by Homer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbailey80 Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 Whoop a new Damon Albarn project. Another distraction to hide the rather awkward fact that he's not written a strong song for 10+ years... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 9 minutes ago, danbailey80 said: Whoop a new Damon Albarn project. Another distraction to hide the rather awkward fact that he's not written a strong song for 10+ years... That’s just not true though is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 I mean, just a quick look back through the last decade throws up: 2010 - Plastic Beach (Gorillaz): Stylo, On Melancholy Hill, White Flag 2013 - Everyday Robots (solo): Hostiles, Lonely Press Play, Heavy Seas of Love 2015 - Magic Whip (Blur): Go Out, My Terracotta Heart, Pyongyang, Ong Ong 2017 - Humanz (Gorillaz): Sleeping Powder (not on the album), Saturn Barz There are also a couple of Gorillaz albums I haven’t listened to yet but chances are have a few decent tunes on... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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