Too far from Texas for me, but it sounds good.
Festivus for the restofus.
Is anyone going?
To those who are not British and so probably have not heard of it, the Reading Festival is a rock/indie/dance music festival, lasting 3 days, held in Reading. There are about 100 bands playing, including Metallica, Linkin Park, The Polyphonic Spree, Blink 182, Placebo, The Darkness, Staind, Blur, Beck, The Music, Junior Senior and Finch (way to many to mention), over 5 stages, and a comedy stage. It's pretty big (about 120,000 tickets sold IIRC).
I got a ticket off ebay, and going up tomorrow (sadly couldn't get up for the pre-party tonight). I can't wait, this is going to be fantastic
If anyone is going, or even has gone already, please post stories and pics afterwards. It's going to be a riot (literally)
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For though he was master of the world, he was not quite sure what to do next
But he would think of something
"Hm. I suppose I should get my waffle a santa hat." - Kuciwalker
Too far from Texas for me, but it sounds good.
Festivus for the restofus.
Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away.
"Hating America is something best left to Mobius. He is an expert Yank hater.
He also hates Texans and Australians, he does diversify." ~ Braindead
Have you seen The Polyphonic Spree live (IIRC they've done most of their touring in Texas)? One of the highlights for me. 30 people, dressed in large white robes, playing many instruments (from electric basses to harps) and singing
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For though he was master of the world, he was not quite sure what to do next
But he would think of something
"Hm. I suppose I should get my waffle a santa hat." - Kuciwalker
No, I've not seen that. Also sounds good.
Clapton was the last I saw, and that was a year ago.
Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away.
"Hating America is something best left to Mobius. He is an expert Yank hater.
He also hates Texans and Australians, he does diversify." ~ Braindead
I love reading!!! Why, I just finished a book today!
"mono has crazy flow and can rhyme words that shouldn't, like Eminem"
Drake Tungsten
"get contacts, get a haircut, get better clothes, and lose some weight"
Albert Speer
Wondered how long that would take
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For though he was master of the world, he was not quite sure what to do next
But he would think of something
"Hm. I suppose I should get my waffle a santa hat." - Kuciwalker
Junior Senior??!?!?!
You and I both know why!It's going to be a riot
"I work in IT so I'd be buggered without a computer" - Words of wisdom from Provost Harrison
"You can be wrong AND jewish" - Wiglaf :love:
Like a white mans version of the So Solid Crew30 people, dressed in large white robes, playing many instruments (from electric basses to harps) and singing
EDIT: Merely due to numbers of course!
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"I work in IT so I'd be buggered without a computer" - Words of wisdom from Provost Harrison
"You can be wrong AND jewish" - Wiglaf :love:
I want to start reading Albert Camus' The Plague pretty soon.
Knowledge of Angels
"I work in IT so I'd be buggered without a computer" - Words of wisdom from Provost Harrison
"You can be wrong AND jewish" - Wiglaf :love:
I wanted to go to the UK when this was on, but sadly, I'll be going to the army in a couple of days, so there is no way I can attend.
Azazel: Desert!!! Metallica is far more important than killing civilians!
"I work in IT so I'd be buggered without a computer" - Words of wisdom from Provost Harrison
"You can be wrong AND jewish" - Wiglaf :love:
Originally posted by elijah
Junior Senior??!?!?!
Yep, on the main stage. Every year there's one that get's there as a kind of joke, but I like them. Yeh it's cheese, but it's good, funky cheese dammit!
Originally posted by elijah
You and I both know why!
Originally posted by elijah
Like a white mans version of the So Solid Crew
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For though he was master of the world, he was not quite sure what to do next
But he would think of something
"Hm. I suppose I should get my waffle a santa hat." - Kuciwalker
No, theyre dairylea!Yeh it's cheese, but it's good, funky cheese dammit!
A certain L, plus tentYes, many people+loud music. Why else?
4 seconds of the video on mtv2 is more than enough to form a valid opinion!And since when did you even listen to the album?
"I work in IT so I'd be buggered without a computer" - Words of wisdom from Provost Harrison
"You can be wrong AND jewish" - Wiglaf :love:
I second that one!Originally posted by elijah
Azazel: Desert!!! Metallica is far more important than killing civilians!
Seriously, good luck Azazel
Yeah, good luck!
"I work in IT so I'd be buggered without a computer" - Words of wisdom from Provost Harrison
"You can be wrong AND jewish" - Wiglaf :love:
Metallica's current tour has been recieved very well by critics and fans alike. Maybe it's partly because apart from two new songs and three smash hits from the Black Album, every song they'll play for you is from the classic era.
Monk: Thats good, because the new stuff sucks!
"I work in IT so I'd be buggered without a computer" - Words of wisdom from Provost Harrison
"You can be wrong AND jewish" - Wiglaf :love:
Originally posted by elijah
Azazel: Desert!!! Metallica is far more important than killing civilians!
It's Rifleman 02 basic training, i.e. for weenies.
It takes only a month. For now I am in the reserves, since the army sent me to the university.
If I was a real man () basic training, for half a year, IIRC.
Thanks anyways, guys. I'll post pics.
( Maybe I'll open a thread. )
Originally posted by elijah
A certain L, plus tent
Says it all reallyOriginally posted by elijah
4 seconds of the video on mtv2 is more than enough to form a valid opinion!
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For though he was master of the world, he was not quite sure what to do next
But he would think of something
"Hm. I suppose I should get my waffle a santa hat." - Kuciwalker
But is she aquainted with roughing it?Please give me more integrity, we're not that well aquainted
But they look like the Ku Klux Klan!!Their songs usually atke a minute to get going. They're great though. The album is just so nice to listen to
"I work in IT so I'd be buggered without a computer" - Words of wisdom from Provost Harrison
"You can be wrong AND jewish" - Wiglaf :love:
I'm way out of the modern music scene...
*Bumped for MikeH* will write up about it tonight and post. Suffice to say, it was a fantastic weekend, with many great bands, until the last band, when it all went horribly wrong
And to all you uncultured people (looking at elijah) who don't like The Darkness, I defy you to see them live and still feel that way. I was very much converted, as they rock live oh so well!
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For though he was master of the world, he was not quite sure what to do next
But he would think of something
"Hm. I suppose I should get my waffle a santa hat." - Kuciwalker
The Darkness were great. The Mars Volta were probably the best thing I saw musically. They played two songs over their 45 minute set... well, no gap between them so really I guess it was only one 45 minute song but it had elements of 2 of the tracks from their album.
I didn't really see that many bands over the weekend, was a bit hot. Had a great time though.
Jon Miller: MikeH speaks the truth
Jon Miller: MikeH is a shockingly revolting dolt and a masturbatory urine-reeking sideshow freak whose word is as valuable as an aging cow paddy.
We've got both kinds
Coming from someone who likes the Ku Klux Kl... I mean the Polyphonic Spree??And to all you uncultured people (looking at elijah)
The Darkness suck! The guys voice sucks. Their lead guitarist rules. Their hair sucks. Their videos suck. And I though the Foo Fighters were homo-erotica!
"I work in IT so I'd be buggered without a computer" - Words of wisdom from Provost Harrison
"You can be wrong AND jewish" - Wiglaf :love:
You've heard one song and only seen a video. You manage to dislike the Polyphonic Spree after hearing a few seconds (your words). You can't understand how people don't like old music yet you don't like any new music (or hardly any). Their guitar work is brilliant, as you say. You don't like them because of the video and hair? The guys voice is great, it's like the BeeGees n drugs and rock!Originally posted by elijah
Coming from someone who likes the Ku Klux Kl... I mean the Polyphonic Spree??
The Darkness suck! The guys voice sucks. Their lead guitarist rules. Their hair sucks. Their videos suck. And I though the Foo Fighters were homo-erotica!
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For though he was master of the world, he was not quite sure what to do next
But he would think of something
"Hm. I suppose I should get my waffle a santa hat." - Kuciwalker
I saw a bit of that, and was impressed, but by the I was *badly* sunburnt, and needed to get soem aftersun. They sounded cool though. Did you see the Yeah Yeah Yeahs? I still think Blur were the highlight, but going from the Darkness, to Placebo (near the front) to The Polyphonic Spree on the first night was amazing.Originally posted by MikeH
The Mars Volta were probably the best thing I saw musically. They played two songs over their 45 minute set... well, no gap between them so really I guess it was only one 45 minute song but it had elements of 2 of the tracks from their album.
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For though he was master of the world, he was not quite sure what to do next
But he would think of something
"Hm. I suppose I should get my waffle a santa hat." - Kuciwalker
No, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs were on at the same time as Metallica. Couldn't miss any of that.
Jon Miller: MikeH speaks the truth
Jon Miller: MikeH is a shockingly revolting dolt and a masturbatory urine-reeking sideshow freak whose word is as valuable as an aging cow paddy.
We've got both kinds
Actually, they were on half an hour earlier. I caught the first half hour then went to see Metallica and didn't miss any. Even got myself to quite a bit in front of the tower coming in that late.
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For though he was master of the world, he was not quite sure what to do next
But he would think of something
"Hm. I suppose I should get my waffle a santa hat." - Kuciwalker
And it was a terrible few seconds!You manage to dislike the Polyphonic Spree after hearing a few seconds (your words)
I'm right now listening to the new stereophonics album, downloading White Stripes Elephant, and checking if Audioslave are playing in Britain in the near future (and writing this post obviouslyYou can't understand how people don't like old music yet you don't like any new music (or hardly any)...I'm not Linux or a woman... I cant multitask).
The guys voice is great, it's like the BeeGees n drugs and rock!Drogue singing is not a pleasant experienceSorry that was a bit below the belt
"I work in IT so I'd be buggered without a computer" - Words of wisdom from Provost Harrison
"You can be wrong AND jewish" - Wiglaf :love:
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