Was (this band) good in (this year)?

[chairmenmeow47]

Muse in 2004 was one of the best Coachella sets I've ever seen. My friend and I were going to get stuff signed by Belle and Sebastian, and I heard Muse start up. I wasn't familiar with their music but remember Mountmccabe posting about how excited he was for them, and I figured why not. They put on an incredible show, and really dropped my jaw.

i probably never would have seen adam freeland otherwise, but i'm still bummed i went to him over muse. absolution was the perfect time to see muse and i missed out!

[Devin the Dude]

Animal Collective 08 > Animal Collective 06

[DFrank]

was animal collective any good at all in 2006?

They were much more experimental (and face painting themselves) in 06 than when i saw them in 2009 at the Wiltern. I prefer how they do it now.

Was New Order good in 2005?

No. This was my first Coachella and I was a huge New Order/Gang of Four fan at the time. By the way, Peter was wearing all baggy adidas clothing (like, wtf?) and it just wasn't up to par in my eyes. I was hoping to catch some New Order songs by Bad Lieutenant this year but damn that volcano!

[DFrank]

Was MSTRKRFT better in 2007 or 2009?

[Weatherman]

Was Soulwax good in 07? I unfortunately wasn't into electronic music back then.

Eh, they got kinda linear halfway into their set. Some people would probably disagree with me though.

[chairmenmeow47]

I was hoping to catch some New Order songs by Bad Lieutenant this year but damn that volcano!

i know, right? we waited in the tent for like fifteen minutes too. a sign would have been nice. or that idiot that kept coming up on the stage could have said something.

[moomoo]

Oh my god. Sat through Girltalk's (who I hate) entire set by myself and missed half of McCartney to get up front for this performance. So much fun, so much energy. It was completely worth it.

[digitaldragon03]

Was MSTRKRFT better in 2007 or 2009?

2007, electro was nice and fresh. It was also where i first saw the beauty of the high-energy daytime Sahara set.

[rage patton]

Was MSTRKRFT better in 2007 or 2009?

Their 2007 set fucking rocked. Their 2009 set left much to be desired. I wish I would have went to see Mastodon or Gang Gang Dance instead. Hell, even The Killers.

[paulb]

MSTRKRFT in 2007 was a big highlight....place was going nuts....in 2009, i was going nuts.

and The Presets in 09 was unfuckinreal.... beyond my expectations and very great.



How was The Sounds in 2004?

[Weatherman]

How was The Sounds in 2004?

I remember them being pretty good. It was a long time back though and I only watched a small portion of the set. I don't think there was too big of a crowd watching them either.

[Drinkey McDrinkerstein]

Their 2007 set fucking rocked. Their 2009 set left much to be desired. I wish I would have went to see Mastodon or Gang Gang Dance instead. Hell, even The Killers.

the Mastodon set was phenomenal. You missed out.

[rasooli]

MSTRKRFT 2007 was unbelieveable. Their act singlehandedly got me into EDM. Place was definitely going crazy.

[Boourns]

Were The Raveonettes good in 2005?

Yeah, they were a fun way to spend 3pm.

Was Goldfrapp good in 2008?

Yes.

Interpol in 2007?

No. Disappointing.

Were Rilo Kiley/Jenny Lewis good in 2005?

Yeah, really regret leaving early to give Wilco a second chance. Mainly I wanted a good spot for Weezer, and we all know how Weezer was.

Was She Wants Revenge good in 2006?

Oh wait, the only person who could answer isn't here anymore.

Hahaha. I think the only people in the world that still remember this band are us, and it's only because someone made the most epic fail by watching them instead of Daft Punk.

[edbangme]

was Mark Ronson good in 2008

[send me ctrpllrs]

Their 2007 set fucking rocked. Their 2009 set left much to be desired. I wish I would have went to see Mastodon or Gang Gang Dance instead. Hell, even The Killers.

This. I wish I saw Gang Gang Dance, still haven't done so. I wanted to end the night with friends, now it is always what I want to see whether alone or not. MSTRKRFT probably was the worst choice possible that night.

[That70sdesperado]

This. I wish I saw Gang Gang Dance, still haven't done so. I wanted to end the night with friends, now it is always what I want to see whether alone or not. MSTRKRFT probably was the worst choice possible that night.

Gang Gang Dance was unreal! I'll be a fan for life after that.

[Boourns]

This. I wish I saw Gang Gang Dance, still haven't done so. I wanted to end the night with friends, now it is always what I want to see whether alone or not. MSTRKRFT probably was the worst choice possible that night.

Definitely. Should have stayed at glass candy and stuck around for gang gang dance instead of wasting the end of the night on the chems and mstrkrft both failing.

[rasooli]

FC Kahuna in 2003

[NickyRudy]

Was Fatboy Slim better in 2001 or 2008?

[djoz187]

I tried searching for a thread like this so I'm very sorry if it's been done.

I'll start:
Were the Scissor Sisters good in 2006?

I was on the rail for The Go! Team and wasn't really sure if I should stay for Scissor Sisters or leave and see someone else. Let's say it was the best decision ever and the best way to end the weekend in 06

[weeklymix]

And to verify you stayed at the rail?

[digitaldragon03]

Were The Horrors any good in 09. Putting them against My Bloody Valentine was such a shame.

[kronz420]

Mstrkrft in 07 killed it! Here is a great video i found of one of the high points ... Such an epic moment

[Bud Luster]

FC Kahuna in 2003

Replying a bit late, but FC Kahuna in 2003 were actually pretty decent. They opened the Sahara (one of the years it was laid out completely differently). The entire inside of the tent was in the shade so it was relatively cool inside, and the majority of the crowd was spread out either sitting with their group or dancing near their group. It was a fun way to start the day with some quality, mellow, "live" EDM. Nothing to go ape shit over, but lots of fun.

[microcuts]

i probably never would have seen adam freeland otherwise, but i'm still bummed i went to him over muse. absolution was the perfect time to see muse and i missed out!

It was completely possible to see both acts - Muse played from 3:45 - 4:30 and Adam Freeland was on 6:45 - 8:15

[bleep]

Were The Horrors any good in 09. Putting them against My Bloody Valentine was such a shame.

having caught an MBV gig prior to their Coach set, i opted to see the Horrors instead. i was somewhat mesmerized, thought the Horrors were on point. the singer was pissed off though that we were there wasting time w/ his band instead of watching MBV. they wrapped up w/ enough time for us all to haul our asses over to the main stage to face the white noise.

[Mucho Maas]

Was Sidestepper any good in 2004?

[zuma1986]

Was Black Star or MF Doom good in 2005?

Was Flying Lotus good in 2009?

[Mr. Porter]

Was James Davis good in '07?