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Post by blueslikehail on Feb 17, 2012 0:31:23 GMT -5
i should also say that although i am super pumped and think this is a great lineup, i prefer 2011. just looking at the top 10 artists, 2011 has 4 of my favorite artists and a few more that i am a fan of. 2012's top 10 has just 1 of my favorite bands and 1 or 2 others that i would consider myself a fan of.
Post by Homer J. Fong on Feb 17, 2012 9:22:14 GMT -5
Didn't we establish pretty early on that you probably didn't actually go to the early Bonnaroos? Weren't you the guy who claimed he was 17 at the first Bonnaroo, but claimed elsewhere that you were 17 at your first concert in like 1996?
Post by BRCHLD LFNT on Feb 17, 2012 11:08:55 GMT -5
Your post could only have two purposes. To make people feel bad for liking the later Bonnaroo's because in your opinion they just aren't as good OR to make yourself look better by saying you went to those early Roo's and the "Vibes were totally crunchier back then."
I just think it's lame and unnecessary. Personally, my favorite Roo was 2010 and it gets sh*t for actually being Roo's weakest year. (Probably helped that I didn't watch KOL or DMB but whatever.) It's all subjective. Saying 2003-2008 > 2009-2012 just reeks of attempted superiority when we should be looking forward to 2012, not being told how everything we're looking forward to is second rate.
Just my two cents.
Also Juggs, I'm sure it's already been said but your JGGRNT picture is badass.
Your post could only have two purposes. To make people feel bad for liking the later Bonnaroo's because in your opinion they just aren't as good OR to make yourself look better by saying you went to those early Roo's and the "Vibes were totally crunchier back then."
I just think it's lame and unnecessary. Personally, my favorite Roo was 2010 and it gets sh*t for actually being Roo's weakest year. (Probably helped that I didn't watch KOL or DMB but whatever.) It's all subjective. Saying 2003-2008 > 2009-2012 just reeks of attempted superiority when we should be looking forward to 2012, not being told how everything we're looking forward to is second rate.
Just my two cents.
Also Juggs, I'm sure it's already been said but your JGGRNT picture is badass.
Or he could just think the earlier years were better. Ever think of that? He stated his favorite years, just like everyone else. I've been going since 2003 as well, so am I not allowed to say that 2005 was my favorite? No, that would reek of superiority and make people feel bad.
I miss the early year "vibes". Jamband oriented, longer sets, more guest appearances, people seemed friendlier and less likely to rob you. But thats just my opinion, and the last few years lineup have been outstanding. Every Bonnaroo is special to me, but I prefer the earlier years. The only way I feel superior to people who didn't go in 2003...I got to see Neil Young & Crazy Horse, and they didn't.
I think people are severely underrating the "once-in-a-lifetime" factor of last year's lineup.
The Beach Boys may put on a great show, but as it stands right now, Buffalo Springfield's set at Roo was their last show ever.
Dr. John and the Original Meters will also likely never perform together again. The Original Meters and Allen Toussaint will DEFINITELY never perform together again.
I look at this year's lineup, and while I see greatness, I do not see as many "once-in-a-lifetime", "only at Roo" moments. Things will obviously change once June rolls around, but I just wish people weren't so quick to dismiss Roo X.
I think people are severely underrating the "once-in-a-lifetime" factor of last year's lineup.
The Beach Boys may put on a great show, but as it stands right now, Buffalo Springfield's set at Roo was their last show ever.
Dr. John and the Original Meters will also likely never perform together again. The Original Meters and Allen Toussaint will DEFINITELY never perform together again.
I look at this year's lineup, and while I see greatness, I do not see as many "once-in-a-lifetime", "only at Roo" moments. Things will obviously change once June rolls around, but I just wish people weren't so quick to dismiss Roo X.
you've highlighted another reason i'm still kind of partial to last year's lineup. i also hope they continue to pursue the unique events of last year: the parade, fireworks, blinky light drop, portugal the man on the float, deervana, and other stuff.
Post by Chris Major on Feb 19, 2012 7:45:40 GMT -5
I first went in 2005 when I was like 16. I compare every Bonnaroo lineup to that year. I had the time of my life at my first Bonnaroo, and looking back on it the lineup wasn't even that strong that year. I know no matter what the lineup, if its stronger than 2005, I'm going to have the best weekend imaginable.
BTW guys, the word "indie" is just a substitute for "alternative" at this point in time.
Except for the part where typical indie bands like Foster the People, the Shins & Feist sound absolutely nothing like typical alt-rock bands such as Nirvana, Jane's Addiction, and Pearl Jam?
As for this year's lineup, I'm a little less excited for it now than I was when it first dropped. Headliners are pretty ideal, especially Beach Boys, and the festival definitely benefits from not trying to shove in a rap headliner; the hip hop lineup this year is easily the strongest they've had, even though it lacks any one huge name. But the only acts that really excite me are Beach Boys, Phish, and Flying Lotus. The rest (especially the 2nd/3rd tier - acts like Avetts, Foster the People, Skrillex) are semi-popular acts I just don't get into like other people do.
BTW guys, the word "indie" is just a substitute for "alternative" at this point in time.
Except for the part where typical indie bands like Foster the People, the Shins & Feist sound absolutely nothing like typical alt-rock bands such as Nirvana, Jane's Addiction, and Pearl Jam?
So, you're saying that Feist's, Foster the People's, and The Shins' sound is an alternative to the other bands you mentioned?
It's fruitless trying to craft a mold or figure out the parameters for what vague things like "indie" and "alternative" rock are because they change over time and they are subjective boundaries, meaning a lot of different things to a lot of different people.
Dr. John and the Original Meters will also likely never perform together again.
"SPECIAL ONE TIME ONLY PERFORMANCE! DR. JOHN AS THE NIGHT RIPPER!" -- Bonnaroo 2006
"SPECIAL ONE TIME ONLY PERFORMANCE! DR. JOHN WITH THE ORIGINAL METERS!" -- Bonnaroo 2011
This sh*t happens all the time. Every year Bonnaroo has a "ONE TIME ONLY" New Orleans themed show that miraculously happens again a couple years later. Get over it.
No really though Juggs the Original Meters was huge. That really might not ever happen again alongside Dr. John
Meh. Who cares, really? I remember back in like 2003 it was a huge deal that the original Meters were playing at all. OMG ITZ THE ORGINAL METERS Then they played every other year. Wake me when something important happens.
Post by Alberto Balsalm on Feb 19, 2012 16:49:47 GMT -5
I cared quite a bit, that was one of my biggest draws for the fest. They rarely ever do shows as anything but the funky Meters, getting the original line-up together PLUS Dr. John was honestly a pretty big get. Maybe not to you but it was to me and a lot of other people, one of the acts that really made last year's Roo special for me
Post by Butterbean on Feb 19, 2012 17:10:13 GMT -5
Top 10 Must See's For 2012: 1. Bon Iver 2. Radiohead 3. Young the Giant 4. Big Gigantic 5. Ben Folds Five 6. the Black Lips 7. Gary Clark Jr. 8. Major Lazer 9. Black Star 10. Bad Brains
Post by nictheweenie85 on Feb 20, 2012 8:06:43 GMT -5
The real question is how many hipster related medical emergencies will happen this year. I feel the amount of skinny jeans will cause a flood of heat strokes and the like. Will they bring skinny shorts?
The real question is how many hipster related medical emergencies will happen this year. I feel the amount of skinny jeans will cause a flood of heat strokes and the like. Will they bring skinny shorts?
This joke comes to you courtesy of Bonnaroo 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011.
For me 2012 is a waaaayyy better lineup than 2011. Not a big hip hop fan so the combination of Eminem (who hubby loved) and Lil Wayne (who's crap I had to listen to even when I was at camp) was not a big seller.
2008 was the perfect experience but it was my first and the weather was so good that I'm not sure the line up was the issue. PJ were quacking amazing and the superjam was bizarrely good.
Except for the part where typical indie bands like Foster the People, the Shins & Feist sound absolutely nothing like typical alt-rock bands such as Nirvana, Jane's Addiction, and Pearl Jam?
And what, exactly, does an Indie band "sound" like? I would never think Feist sounds a whole lot like Foster the People. Or Neutral Milk Hotel like Yeasayer. Or Bon Iver like Cults. Or WU LYF like No Age. I could go on, and on, but I think the original point is that "Indie" is used as a meaningless catch-all term today, in much the same way as "alternative" has been used for years. What makes a band indie? Perception, not the sound of their music.
Do you think the bands considered "Alternative" today (Nickelback, Shinedown, Linkin Park) make for better company with Nirvana/PearlJam/Jane'sAddiction than those bands considered "Indie"?
Then they played every other year. Wake me when something important happens.
