Oasis reunion

[Father Dougal]

Didnt think it would happen but will be interesting next summer. Sounds like just london and manchester- and glastonbury.
Tickets will sell in seconds. Amazing how many teenagers love oasis. Probably because big real bands dont exist now for the youngsters (below 30 but nobody who uses this board is under 30)

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[SLUDGE FACTORY]

Please god no

They were bad enough the first time

[Father Dougal]

Please god no

They were bad enough the first time

Why do you think them and liam in particular are so popular with teenagers now?

[WJ99mobile]

Why do you think them and liam in particular are so popular with teenagers now?

Because there’s a massive lack of bands

[Mr Soul '68]

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A 4th rate Beatles wanna-be band, fronted by an arrogant average singer, and a charisma free guitarist and song-writer. I wouldn't cross the road to see them if they were playing for free in my local pub.

There we go, I couldn't let you down could I lol

[Mr Soul '68]

Because there’s a massive lack of bands

That's why an average mundane band with a run of the mill guitarist who happens to be a not very good singer, can sell out the Principality Stadium. Please step forward the Foo Fighters! Thank feck I am old enough to have seen some of the truly greats at their prime!

[Father Dougal]

That's why an average mundane band with a run of the mill guitarist who happens to be a not very good singer, can sell out the Principality Stadium. Please step forward the Foo Fighters! Thank feck I am old enough to have seen some of the truly greats at their prime!

Every generation always says theirs was the golden generation.

However maybe that has ended now? People from 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s maybe even 00s would argue they had it best for music in their day. However Will young people growing up now be arguing this is the golden generation in years to come? Maybe i really dont know.

But been watching reading festival which is for the teenagers isnt it. Who are the headliners and stars? Blink 182, liam gallagher and prodigy. Crazy.

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

That's why an average mundane band with a run of the mill guitarist who happens to be a not very good singer, can sell out the Principality Stadium. Please step forward the Foo Fighters! Thank feck I am old enough to have seen some of the truly greats at their prime!

Dave Grohl is a superb guitarist , drummer and bassist

I think the foo fighters first 4 albums were immense but not for me these days

[Mr Soul '68]

Dave Grohl is a superb guitarist , drummer and bassist

I think the foo fighters first 4 albums were immense but not for me these days

Sludge, I beg to differ matey.

I was sat there at the recent Principality concert, and quite frankly I was bored to tears. I kept comparing them to some of the true greats that I have been fortunate enough to have seen at their prime, bands and artists like Bad Company, Thin Lizzy, Hawkwind (in their many guises), Budgie, Rainbow (with Dio), Patti Smith, The Ramones, Hanoi Rocks, The Cramps etc etc. I left before the end to wander down to Caroline Street to get some chips and curry sauce, as you do.

Oh, and before J R Hartley, explodes with impotent rage, I was on the guest of the support act Wet Leg, who I much preferred, so didn't have to pay for my ticket.

Finally, why aren't the Foo Fighters for you these days? Have your musical tastes got heavier?

[Father Dougal]

Sludge, I beg to differ matey.

I was sat there at the recent Principality concert, and quite frankly I was bored to tears. I kept comparing them to some of the true greats that I have been fortunate enough to have seen at their prime, bands and artists like Bad Company, Thin Lizzy, Hawkwind (in their many guises), Budgie, Rainbow (with Dio), Patti Smith, The Ramones, Hanoi Rocks, The Cramps etc etc. I left before the end to wander down to Caroline Street to get some chips and curry sauce, as you do.

Oh, and before J R Hartley, explodes with impotent rage, I was on the guest of the support act Wet Leg, who I much preferred, so didn't have to pay for my ticket.

Finally, why aren't the Foo Fighters for you these days? Have your musical tastes got heavier?

Arguing about music taste is like arguing about taste of food.

However i thought foo fighters were great and wet leg were terrible.

[Eric the Half a Bee]

Because there’s a massive lack of bands

I think I read somewhere that, since 2020, artists that could be described as a 'band' have spent 2 weeks at number 1 in the chart. One of those was a band with 2 dead members and a remastered cassette vocal....

I can't say I've ever been the greatest lover of bands and particularly heavy guitar music really grates on me. Having said that I've had fun listening to some local bands, particularly if mates of mine have been playing. I do like the idea that kids can get together, try and make some music, which will be shit for years, but gets better. Occasionally one of these bands does well. Some keep going for years. I think we lose something from our society if this doesn't happen any more. It's all too easy to knock up a crappy tune on a pc nowadays and lockdown must have had an impact.

So, yes there's a lack of good bands and I wonder if we will ever see a comeback?

As for Oasis, I don't really have an opinion on them. Let people enjoy the music they like. I don't understand the whole liking other bands or guitarists because they're supposed to be "better musicians". Sounds like a bit of snobbery to me.

[Trigger]

However Will young people growing up now be arguing this is the golden generation in years to come? Maybe i really dont know.

I don't think even Will Young's people will argue that. I better leave right now.

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

Sludge, I beg to differ matey.

I was sat there at the recent Principality concert, and quite frankly I was bored to tears. I kept comparing them to some of the true greats that I have been fortunate enough to have seen at their prime, bands and artists like Bad Company, Thin Lizzy, Hawkwind (in their many guises), Budgie, Rainbow (with Dio), Patti Smith, The Ramones, Hanoi Rocks, The Cramps etc etc. I left before the end to wander down to Caroline Street to get some chips and curry sauce, as you do.

Oh, and before J R Hartley, explodes with impotent rage, I was on the guest of the support act Wet Leg, who I much preferred, so didn't have to pay for my ticket.

Finally, why aren't the Foo Fighters for you these days? Have your musical tastes got heavier?

Foo Fighters first few albums great , don't think they are coming out with anything new these days imo

I think you are stuck in a time zone with regard to those bands , most of whom were good but had their time in the sun

Same with Oasis , what are they going to bring to the party now ?

Wet leg are insipid indie nonsense imo

[J R Hartley]

I knew as soon as Noel announced he was getting divorced it wouldn’t be long.

Reading yesterday they could make 50m each. Not bad for an average singer and charisma free songwriter.

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

I think I read somewhere that, since 2020, artists that could be described as a 'band' have spent 2 weeks at number 1 in the chart. One of those was a band with 2 dead members and a remastered cassette vocal....

I can't say I've ever been the greatest lover of bands and particularly heavy guitar music really grates on me. Having said that I've had fun listening to some local bands, particularly if mates of mine have been playing. I do like the idea that kids can get together, try and make some music, which will be shit for years, but gets better. Occasionally one of these bands does well. Some keep going for years. I think we lose something from our society if this doesn't happen any more. It's all too easy to knock up a crappy tune on a pc nowadays and lockdown must have had an impact.

So, yes there's a lack of good bands and I wonder if we will ever see a comeback?

As for Oasis, I don't really have an opinion on them. Let people enjoy the music they like. I don't understand the whole liking other bands or guitarists because they're supposed to be "better musicians". Sounds like a bit of snobbery to me.

Well the great guitarists or drummers or whatever are all about the sound , not how difficult it is to play

The beatles wrote simple stuff

[Mr Soul '68]

Foo Fighters first few albums great , don't think they are coming out with anything new these days imo

I think you are stuck in a time zone with regard to those bands , most of whom were good but had their time in the sun

Same with Oasis , what are they going to bring to the party now ?

Wet leg are insipid indie nonsense imo

Yes, I agree with you about being stuck in a time zone with the bands I have quoted you. Hence the reason about 15 years I got into Northern Soul. Have always had a love of Motown, so it was a natural progression. Or in your opinion it might even be a regression lol. Nothing new rock wise has interested me in a long, long time.

I understand where you are coming from re Wet Leg. To me, they are the best of the 'insipid indie nonsense' bands out there though

[insider]

I liked them back in the 90s saw them a few times I doubt I'll get a ticket this time around due to them being snapped up by mainly scalpers that want to resale for 500 quid.
I guess it's easier to hate something rather than just allow people who have looked forward to this day for years to enjoy.
Get over yourselves childish knobheads.
I guess it's just the way of the world these days.

[J R Hartley]

I guess it's easier to hate something rather than just allow people who have looked forward to this day for years to enjoy.
Get over yourselves childish knobheads.
I guess it's just the way of the world these days.

Well said. 👏

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

Well said. 👏

Huff Huff

[Tuerto]

I liked them back in the 90s saw them a few times I doubt I'll get a ticket this time around due to them being snapped up by mainly scalpers that want to resale for 500 quid.
I guess it's easier to hate something rather than just allow people who have looked forward to this day for years to enjoy.
Get over yourselves childish knobheads.
I guess it's just the way of the world these days.

Yup, i was never a fan, but plenty of people like them, across all ages, crack on is what i say

[delmbox]

Sludge, I beg to differ matey.

I was sat there at the recent Principality concert, and quite frankly I was bored to tears. I kept comparing them to some of the true greats that I have been fortunate enough to have seen at their prime, bands and artists like Bad Company, Thin Lizzy, Hawkwind (in their many guises), Budgie, Rainbow (with Dio), Patti Smith, The Ramones, Hanoi Rocks, The Cramps etc etc. I left before the end to wander down to Caroline Street to get some chips and curry sauce, as you do.

Oh, and before J R Hartley, explodes with impotent rage, I was on the guest of the support act Wet Leg, who I much preferred, so didn't have to pay for my ticket.

Finally, why aren't the Foo Fighters for you these days? Have your musical tastes got heavier?

thinly veiled I was on the guestlist post imo

[JamesWales]

thinly veiled I was on the guestlist post imo

I saw Oasis in 96 and see Noel and Liam since, although far from my favourite band their contribution to popular culture is massive.

Buzzing about a reunion. It's just nice too isn't it? I know it's probably motivated by money, but seeing two brother come together is good isn't it?

[delmbox]

I saw Oasis in 96 and see Noel and Liam since, although far from my favourite band their contribution to popular culture is massive.

Buzzing about a reunion. It's just nice too isn't it? I know it's probably motivated by money, but seeing two brother come together is good isn't it?

I think you might be the victim of a whoosh here but I'll answer your question - HELL yes I'd love to go to one of these gigs, gonna be amazing

[City123]

Didnt think it would happen but will be interesting next summer. Sounds like just london and manchester- and glastonbury.
Tickets will sell in seconds. Amazing how many teenagers love oasis. Probably because big real bands dont exist now for the youngsters (below 30 but nobody who uses this board is under 30)

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Arctic Monkeys sell out everywhere in the UK. Fontaines DC will probably sell out Finsbury Park next summer, Catfish and the Bottlemen will be doing the Milennium and Spurs' ground and their not even that big, similarly Blossoms sold out Wythenshawe Park last night

Music's diversified through streaming, you don't get big chart battles anymore and streaming means that old stuff is more readily available to listen to. You've still got plenty of bands that are big for their demographic but you've also got older people going to gigs and keeping "legacy" bands going

Oasis aren't for me but they have an enduring appeal with football fans in particular

[life on mars]

Anyone seeing them live would have experienced something very rock n roll .

Half a World Away is astonishing