I can die now, I’ve seen the Stooges live. Not only did Iggy rock hard, but the whole band rocked it! I can’t be easy playing on a stage that size in front of an audience that size, but they did it effortlessly (and it’s noteworthy that I thought the White Stripes failed at it).
They were the only reason I went - I hadn’t been for years - and it was certainly worth it.
For me, the other noteworthy was MIA. She was hot stuff with an awesome back up singer. The beats were huge and MIA just oozes charisma.
I thought Henry Rollins was a bit of a let down. I’ve seen his band and his spoke word a few times and I have to say this was probably his weakest performance. He only spoke for half and hour and never really settled in. he just sort of went ‘I was hanging with Johnny Ramone the week before he died. Iggy Pop is the king of rock. Aussie music is great: go and see the Beasts of Bourbon. Make sure you vote John Howard out of office. Thank you and good night.’
No, no, thank you Hank.
I’d like to also acknowledge my crew for the day D, and R - particularly D who I basically spent the whole day with having beer drinking comps (I still can’t believe you beat me by a mouthful). You guys made a great day even better.
Desci also has her take on the day. FYI Lust for Life wasn’t a Stooges song - it was an Iggy Pop song.
Update: It’s certainly worth checking out these photos of Mr Pop.
Lingam Says:
January 30th, 2006 at 6:57 pmVisit Lingam
That’s great to hear! I’m hope the MIA sideshow will be just as good.
Desci Says:
January 31st, 2006 at 9:43 amVisit Desci
Hmph. Rollins was great. I replied to your comment on my site, but yeah. White stripes were awesome, but then again, I was close to the stage. Dunno how they did up the back…
Hammy Says:
January 31st, 2006 at 10:08 amVisit Hammy
I’ve little doubt it will be even better.
Hammy Says:
January 31st, 2006 at 10:38 amVisit Hammy
Don’t get me wrong, I’m a card carrying member of the Hank fanclub - it just wasn’t his best performance.
Richard Says:
January 31st, 2006 at 1:56 pmVisit Richard
yup right back atcha ham…realised that meredith is the best music festival ever- BDO is kind of a rock supermarket which closes early and has quick selling specials in too many aisles at once. Interesting to see that reviews in the age (and there were two for some reason) didn’t mention electronic music hardly at all….is it all over for 4 on the floor?
Hammy Says:
January 31st, 2006 at 2:00 pmVisit Hammy
Noticed that myself - how did MIA not get a mention?
dewi Says:
January 31st, 2006 at 7:15 pmVisit dewi
mia did get a mention in today’s paper “…british rapper MIA was also disappointing live.” WHAT??? don’t worry, i set those metro nerds straight. losers. how could someone performing in an oversize, sequined polo shirt, hot pants and huge sunglasses not be considered awesome?