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Post by skychotic on Feb 16, 2010 5:16:25 GMT -8
I guess my opinion is invalidated because this is going to be my first visit to the Gorge but based on looking at previous lineups, it looks like the top portion is maybe a bit weaker but overall it is just as good if not better than most years. A lot of bands in the middle or bottom that I'm looking forward to seeing. What do you guys think?
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Post by scough on Feb 16, 2010 9:09:13 GMT -8
definitely much weaker at the top compared to the years i've been there (08 and 09). this is by no means the final lineup though, its just what they've booked so far. they could still add bands that poop any of the top three out of a headlining slot. compared to previous years the sub-headliners and middle of the lineup bands are just as good if not better.
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Post by interstateeight on Feb 16, 2010 9:31:01 GMT -8
Scough, are you kidding?
2010 makes 2009 look like amateur hour at open mic night.
2008 holds up pretty well, to be honest.
2007 was a two-day, and some of those acts are returning this year (Hold Steady, Tegan & Sara, Minus the Bear, etc.)
2006 is respectable but let's be real,
Pavement.
I'm sorry, I'll admit when Sasquatch disappoints me (last year, 07), but I can't bullshit: 2010 is insane.
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Post by scough on Feb 16, 2010 9:36:06 GMT -8
i wasn't talking shit on the whole lineup (which i think is great), i just think the top three aren't really true headliners. if they added soundgarden and another big name to top it off, this would slay coachella and bonnaroo.
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Post by jobosrock on Feb 16, 2010 10:29:47 GMT -8
The headliners bring a lot less star power then years past. But the music quality is much much higher. This is the first year I will likely watch all three headliners as opposed to one or zero. Also I kinda like the lack of huge names because it might help to keep the crowds down a little.
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Post by funnygrrl on Feb 16, 2010 10:30:30 GMT -8
I don't know when I was throwing around Massive Attack, everybody was saying they are too big to play at sasquatch, now because they are listed after MMJ now there not big enough,
I do agree that the under card is the best I' ve seen
the headliners where better in 2008, but I' ve always wanted to see MMJ and Massive Attack. It's really pavement I could do without( i wouldn't mind if the sub headlined.) I doubt they would add anyone else, although we can keep our fingers crossed,
The subheadliners have been better in the past, but still pretty Good,
All in all, not the best Sasquatch but pretty close if you take the whole lineup.
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Post by jobosrock on Feb 16, 2010 10:31:09 GMT -8
Also, we don't really need Soundgarden and I dont believe there will be any late adds of that size. I bet they will play Bumbershoot.
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Post by geetarsisrock on Feb 16, 2010 12:00:12 GMT -8
Tough to compare to other lineups because of the lack of star Power (as stated earlier). I still think 2006 was the strongest overall line-up but I'm more than happy this year. Sometimes you can't please everyone but I'm certainly pleased this year.
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Post by msbands on Feb 16, 2010 14:58:55 GMT -8
This is rediculous. The headliners are fantastic & huge... Although I don't get to see explosions or Sigur or mogwai... I think MMJ & massive attack MAY do just fine
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Post by casts on Feb 16, 2010 15:09:32 GMT -8
explosions aren't as big as sigur ros or mogwai...the latter two would be insane. explosions are great, but they were actually there...what--last year? two years ago? I think this is the most consistently good lineup Sasquatch has ever had and I don't care about the lack of star power...I'm just not sold on Ween. I'll take MMJ headlining and massive attack-pavement is superb but ween-mgmt? really?
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Post by Cbats on Feb 16, 2010 15:29:13 GMT -8
the best lineup is still 2005 but this one is definitely comparable
(just for reminders 05 had pixies, modest mouse, kanye, wilco, arcade fire, bloc party....all in one day...can you imagine that line up today?)
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Post by interstateeight on Feb 16, 2010 15:44:55 GMT -8
the best lineup is still 2005 but this one is definitely comparable (just for reminders 05 had pixies, modest mouse, kanye, wilco, arcade fire, bloc party....all in one day...can you imagine that line up today?) No... because only Pixies and perhaps Wilco were at their relative commercial height in 05. Not to say I wouldn't have loved going, of course.
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Post by Cbats on Feb 16, 2010 18:30:39 GMT -8
the best lineup is still 2005 but this one is definitely comparable (just for reminders 05 had pixies, modest mouse, kanye, wilco, arcade fire, bloc party....all in one day...can you imagine that line up today?) No... because only Pixies and perhaps Wilco were at their relative commercial height in 05. Not to say I wouldn't have loved going, of course. commercial sure but the rest were at a creative peak. I saw bloc party tour silent alarm, arcade fire tour funeral (amazing), and kanye on the college dropout tour. Nowadays Kanye, Wilco, and The arcade fire could probably all headline their own day.
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Post by geetarsisrock on Feb 16, 2010 20:54:57 GMT -8
2006 was my favorite as far as depth is concerned but 2007 w/ the Arcade Fire and Bjork was great. I didn't make it last year unfortunately and while there were more bands I knew last year the bands I want to see this year I want to see WAY, WAY more. My Morning Jacket doing a full set at night at the Gorge!!! Good Lord! And the temper trap, Drive-By Truckers, Hold Steady, the National, She & Him.... yikes!
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Post by scough on Feb 17, 2010 9:10:23 GMT -8
as far as the excitement factor goes, i'm looking forward to this year more than the past two even with the absence of strong headliners. there's likely still around 15 bands to be added, so it's only going to get better. seeing two of my dream women (emily haines and zooey deschanel) at the same festival is pretty hard to beat
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Post by geetarsisrock on Feb 17, 2010 12:40:25 GMT -8
as far as the excitement factor goes, i'm looking forward to this year more than the past two even with the absence of strong headliners. there's likely still around 15 bands to be added, so it's only going to get better. seeing two of my dream women (emily haines and zooey deschanel) at the same festival is pretty hard to beat man Zooey makes me melt... cannot wait
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Post by stellamae on Feb 18, 2010 17:37:57 GMT -8
OK, I'm really stoked about Massive Attack being there. I've listened to them a great deal of time now and I've always thought it would be cool. I can't believe I missed the year that Bjork played; she's my hero.
Unfortunately I can see the disappointment some people would have, but I still have a few hopes.. I'm really trying to hold onto my thought that maybe they haven't announced the actual headliners yet and are waiting to do that closer to the actual date...
MGMT I've heard sucks live. Does anyone know if this is true?
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Post by geetarsisrock on Feb 18, 2010 18:02:08 GMT -8
I've heard the same thing about MGMT. the live videos on youtube aren't very kind. The lead singer's voice is pretty much grumbly and without range. Still could be fun but doesn't seem to be nearly as good as what's on the incredible record. Darn voice modification techniques.
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Post by interstateeight on Feb 18, 2010 18:19:44 GMT -8
I'm really trying to hold onto my thought that maybe they haven't announced the actual headliners yet and are waiting to do that closer to the actual date... This is actually a very plausible theory; in the past, Sasquatch has routinely announced some big-name bands, only to announce the ACTUAL headliners about a month out from the festival.
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Post by geetarsisrock on Feb 18, 2010 18:44:27 GMT -8
I'm really trying to hold onto my thought that maybe they haven't announced the actual headliners yet and are waiting to do that closer to the actual date... This is actually a very plausible theory; in the past, Sasquatch has routinely announced some big-name bands, only to announce the ACTUAL headliners about a month out from the festival. When did that happen?
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