Comments on: Fightstar at the Roundhouse http://www.thelondonword.com/2009/07/fightstar-at-the-roundhouse/ The Word on the Street Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:34:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Lauren http://www.thelondonword.com/2009/07/fightstar-at-the-roundhouse/comment-page-1/#comment-6591 Lauren Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:31:06 +0000 http://www.thelondonword.com/?p=5969#comment-6591 Fair enough if you didn't think that fightstar played well (even though they did). If you had made REAL justification about why you thought this then perhaps this so called review would have a point. But promoting merch is something that every band does. Go to any gig and they will all say about their merch because they want to bloody sell it. Its not a corporate pop thing, McFly will promote their merch yes but so will Deftones. That's a really trivial thing to criticise fightstar on as it is nothing to do with the way they performed. Also, they probably HAD to mention about the downloading because otherwise Itunes wouldn't be too happy as it was down to them that fightstar were even playing. And I'm sure Fightstar just thought it was too hot for their skinny jeans and typical "rocker" clothes but I'm sure they'll dress up for you the next time you get the pleasure to "review" them. Perhaps they'll even stick some eyeliner on for you. And on behalf of the crowd, I'd like to apologise about the unsatisfactory circle pit. Next time, we will have practiced so it is up to your standards.
Fair enough if you didn’t think that fightstar played well (even though they did). If you had made REAL justification about why you thought this then perhaps this so called review would have a point. But promoting merch is something that every band does. Go to any gig and they will all say about their merch because they want to bloody sell it. Its not a corporate pop thing, McFly will promote their merch yes but so will Deftones. That’s a really trivial thing to criticise fightstar on as it is nothing to do with the way they performed. Also, they probably HAD to mention about the downloading because otherwise Itunes wouldn’t be too happy as it was down to them that fightstar were even playing.

And I’m sure Fightstar just thought it was too hot for their skinny jeans and typical “rocker” clothes but I’m sure they’ll dress up for you the next time you get the pleasure to “review” them. Perhaps they’ll even stick some eyeliner on for you.

And on behalf of the crowd, I’d like to apologise about the unsatisfactory circle pit. Next time, we will have practiced so it is up to your standards.

]]> By: Johnboy Jetset http://www.thelondonword.com/2009/07/fightstar-at-the-roundhouse/comment-page-1/#comment-6514 Johnboy Jetset Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:04:00 +0000 http://www.thelondonword.com/?p=5969#comment-6514 I wasn't at the Fightstar gig. I have never been to a Fightstar gig. I have never even heard their album. But please, take it from me, they are really rubbish.
I wasn’t at the Fightstar gig. I have never been to a Fightstar gig. I have never even heard their album. But please, take it from me, they are really rubbish.

]]> By: Germaine Potts http://www.thelondonword.com/2009/07/fightstar-at-the-roundhouse/comment-page-1/#comment-6320 Germaine Potts Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:50:03 +0000 http://www.thelondonword.com/?p=5969#comment-6320 I was there. It was awesome!! What is this dude on about. Was he really there?
I was there. It was awesome!! What is this dude on about. Was he really there?

]]> By: Joe Fraser http://www.thelondonword.com/2009/07/fightstar-at-the-roundhouse/comment-page-1/#comment-6319 Joe Fraser Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:38:02 +0000 http://www.thelondonword.com/?p=5969#comment-6319 I don't think Fightstar are the best band in the world but they gave a pretty good show and they deserved a sensible balanced review by someone who knows something about music and who can give a fair assessment. Sadly Mr Purves is a long way from home and urgently needs to start looking for another job - especially as puerile reviews reflect very badley on what is generally a pretty decent site.
I don’t think Fightstar are the best band in the world but they gave a pretty good show and they deserved a sensible balanced review by someone who knows something about music and who can give a fair assessment. Sadly Mr Purves is a long way from home and urgently needs to start looking for another job – especially as puerile reviews reflect very badley on what is generally a pretty decent site.

]]> By: Tanu http://www.thelondonword.com/2009/07/fightstar-at-the-roundhouse/comment-page-1/#comment-6313 Tanu Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:56:04 +0000 http://www.thelondonword.com/?p=5969#comment-6313 When going to review a show, professionals tend to walk into the gig with no pre conceptions of whether they will or wont like the band playing. That way you wont be biased. Clearly, you didn't like Fightstar to begin with, so what is the point in the review?? Everyone's entitled to an opinon yes, but practically everything you've said - including the last paragraph - is completely inaccurate. How is promoting a gig, that you are playing the same as being in a chart pop band? It's not. Every band has merchandise...and even the most amazing bands including Deftones will say to a crowd "we have merch at the back". It was an invalid point and a waste of review space really. People complain that it should be about the MUSIC and not about image etc....yet you've basically spent half the review criticising fightstar as people (even though i'd bet my life you don't know them as people). If you think the crowd looked like they were doing Ring a Ring o’ Roses, I would of gladly given my place near the front for you to have a jolly old time, THEN id like to hear you repeat what you've said because I guarantee it'd be a different story. Charlie leaving Busted should have nothing to do with this review as it is about the show that took place yesterday, not about past bands he has been in. I dont see you talking about previuos bands the other members have been in? You make it sounds as if its a bad thing for someone to appreciate being given the chance to play the Itunes festival....Fightstar are a humble band who appreciate all the opportunities given to them in their career, and I think its a great trait for a band of their status to have. Fightstar are a band I have supported for the last 5 years, and they are the one band I could watch everyday of my life and not get bored. Their music appeals to so many people, and they are outstanding as a live band. If you don't lik their music thats fine, but do not think its okay to criticise them as people or their ability to perform on stage. And for the record.....rockers can wear whatever they want....coz they "just don't give a shit".
When going to review a show, professionals tend to walk into the gig with no pre conceptions of whether they will or wont like the band playing. That way you wont be biased. Clearly, you didn’t like Fightstar to begin with, so what is the point in the review?? Everyone’s entitled to an opinon yes, but practically everything you’ve said – including the last paragraph – is completely inaccurate. How is promoting a gig, that you are playing the same as being in a chart pop band? It’s not.
Every band has merchandise…and even the most amazing bands including Deftones will say to a crowd “we have merch at the back”. It was an invalid point and a waste of review space really.

People complain that it should be about the MUSIC and not about image etc….yet you’ve basically spent half the review criticising fightstar as people (even though i’d bet my life you don’t know them as people).

If you think the crowd looked like they were doing Ring a Ring o’ Roses, I would of gladly given my place near the front for you to have a jolly old time, THEN id like to hear you repeat what you’ve said because I guarantee it’d be a different story.

Charlie leaving Busted should have nothing to do with this review as it is about the show that took place yesterday, not about past bands he has been in. I dont see you talking about previuos bands the other members have been in? You make it sounds as if its a bad thing for someone to appreciate being given the chance to play the Itunes festival….Fightstar are a humble band who appreciate all the opportunities given to them in their career, and I think its a great trait for a band of their status to have.

Fightstar are a band I have supported for the last 5 years, and they are the one band I could watch everyday of my life and not get bored. Their music appeals to so many people, and they are outstanding as a live band. If you don’t lik their music thats fine, but do not think its okay to criticise them as people or their ability to perform on stage.

And for the record…..rockers can wear whatever they want….coz they “just don’t give a shit”.

]]> By: rocket fury http://www.thelondonword.com/2009/07/fightstar-at-the-roundhouse/comment-page-1/#comment-6309 rocket fury Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:29:52 +0000 http://www.thelondonword.com/?p=5969#comment-6309 Bit synical!... Was a blinding show!... They were humble too... Most enjoyable gig of the year so far for me... R
Bit synical!… Was a blinding show!… They were humble too… Most enjoyable gig of the year so far for me…

R

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