Should I see Status Quo or Linkin Park?

BetterThanThou · 03-04-2014 06:49AM #1

I've got a hard decision on my hands here. I'm going to the Download Festival in the UK in a bit more than 2 months time. Overall, I've managed to come to a decision with all the clashes, but I can't decide on Linkin Park or Status Quo. Basically, Linkin Park were one of the bands I've liked since I first got really into music when I was around 11/12, I loved the first half of their discography, but the second half I won't touch. Now Status Quo, I never discovered until recently, as I was under the impression they were a "rock and roll" type band, but I learned they're actually 70's hard rock, which is one of my favorite genres. And I think they're great. So basically, my music tastes of today would tell me Status Quo, but Linkin Park has the nostalgia factor. So the best option is a poll on AH!

comongethappy · 03-04-2014 06:55AM

Singing priests.

There is always a third way.

Richard Hillman · 03-04-2014 06:55AM

Eh. .. The Quo. No debate to be had

MRnotlob606 · 03-04-2014 06:57AM

ohh here we goooo

stefan idiot jones · 03-04-2014 06:59AM

Linkin Park stand for all that is wrong in rock/metal.

Dual vocals? DUAL VOCALS!!!!!!!!! FFS.

Dancor · 03-04-2014 07:00AM

Go see the quo. They won't be around much longer.

MRnotlob606 · 03-04-2014 07:02AM

Dancor wrote: »

Go see the quo. They won't be around much longer.

why , whys that , why ? tell why ? why why ? why ? why

stimpson · 03-04-2014 07:05AM

Easy choice. They're both shite.

stefan idiot jones · 03-04-2014 07:06AM

Dancor wrote: »

Go see the quo. They won't be around much longer.

I remember their twentieth anniversary box set coming out in 1982. 1+9+8+2=20 years in the business and their farewell tour.

1982.

1982.

With that track record they might be around for a time yet.

P.S. One of the best intros to a song ever. Whatever you want.

03-04-2014 07:15AM

Well according to the lineup Linkin Park are performing their debut album in full. So even if you don't like their later stuff it wouldn't really matter. For the nostalgia factor I think it may be worth it.

Also saw Crazy Town on the lineup; I can't believe they're still a thing! :eek:
Lest we forget.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FEDrU85FLE

same ol sh1te · 03-04-2014 07:19AM

Dancor wrote: »

Go see the quo. They won't be around much longer.

They've been doin farewell tours for 20 years or more

o1s1n · 03-04-2014 08:06AM

Deleted User wrote: »

Well according to the lineup Linkin Park are performing their debut album in full. So even if you don't like their later stuff it wouldn't really matter. For the nostalgia factor I think it may be worth it.

Also saw Crazy Town on the lineup; I can't believe they're still a thing! :eek:
Lest we forget.....

Sums up how awful the lineup is at Download this year.

Caliden · 03-04-2014 08:17AM

Deleted User wrote: »

Well according to the lineup Linkin Park are performing their debut album in full. So even if you don't like their later stuff it wouldn't really matter. For the nostalgia factor I think it may be worth it.

Also saw Crazy Town on the lineup; I can't believe they're still a thing! :eek:
Lest we forget.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FEDrU85FLE

Lyrically that song is genius...

come my lady, come, come, my lady.....
Dirty bugger

Donkey Oaty · 03-04-2014 08:18AM

If you go to Chipping Norton's Cornbury Festival in July you will get a rare chance to see Kid Creole and the Coconuts.

Dyr · 03-04-2014 08:20AM

If linkin park were playing in my living room i wouldnt get out of bed.

Quo. Just remember to put denim patches on your denim jeans

Duggy747 · 03-04-2014 08:20AM

Crrrrrrrrrrraaaaawwwwleeeeennn.........innnnn...........mmmmmaaaaiiiiiii..............skkkkkkkkkkkiiiiiinnnnn!!!

*shudder*

Hated the Linkin Park phase.

Just go get monged off your tits.

Banjo String · 03-04-2014 08:23AM

The Beasty Boys will be there this year too.

They have just released a 3 part discography cd this month.

Parts B and C are included with the box, but you gotta fight. For your rights. To Part-A.

Dravokivich · 03-04-2014 08:31AM

Not much in it really. You've a choice between one band who sound like they are always playing the same song, or another band who've only ever re-written the same song.

tritium · 03-04-2014 08:33AM

So many folks living in a time warp

Go see Linkin Park, really good live

Banjo String · 03-04-2014 08:44AM

tritium wrote: »

So many folks living in a time warp

Go see Linkin Park, really good live

Will Linkin Park still be as popular in 40 years? Test of time.

Canis Lupus · 03-04-2014 08:49AM

o1s1n · 03-04-2014 08:52AM

tritium wrote: »

So many folks living in a time warp

Go see Linkin Park, really good live

Linkin Park formed in 1996, so I'm sure someone of a younger generation could say the same about yourself. :pac:

Adamantium · 03-04-2014 09:16AM

Right so you're telling me......... So its not Oasis or Blur?

dd972 · 03-04-2014 09:17AM

Quo, the sands of time are running out !

Legs.Eleven · 03-04-2014 09:39AM

"Should I slash my bum with a rusty knife and sit on a packet of salt 'n' vinegar crisps orrrrr spend the afternoon chewing on a big ball of wool".

That's what that choice basically sounds like to me.

SEPT 23 1989 · 03-04-2014 09:44AM

My father brought me to see them when they played the RDS in 1988

too loud for a childs ears:)

BetterThanThou · 03-04-2014 09:48AM

This thread has made my mind up, people are right, time is running out with Status Quo, even if they do keep touring, their quality may decline in the next few years. And, Linkin Park are Download regulars, and I aim to frequent this festival, so chances are, I'll get another chance to see them in a few years.

BraziliaNZ · 03-04-2014 10:21AM

Richard Hillman wrote: »

Eh. .. The Quo. No debate to be had

Did Les Battersby lend you some Quo records?

120_Minutes · 03-04-2014 10:24AM

BetterThanThou wrote: »

So basically, my music tastes of today would tell me Status Quo, but Linkin Park has the nostalgia factor.

That's a statement I thought i'd never see.

LordSutch · 03-04-2014 12:49PM

Linkin park, whats that

Oranage2 · 03-04-2014 12:51PM

Legs.Eleven wrote: »

"Should I slash my bum with a rusty knife and sit on a packet of salt 'n' vinegar crisps orrrrr spend the afternoon chewing on a big ball of wool".

That's what that choice basically sounds like to me.

The answer is the wool right?

Should I see Status Quo or Linkin Park?

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