personally i feel differently to many other original fans i've been listening to their new album and i love how they evolved over two decades. i went to their early crazy shows and they were unforgettable, but a lot of bands once they become a few years older don't know what to do without their fiery youth and end up splitting. idlewild instead became better musicians, evolved their sound, and went on a journey from fairly major commercial success to slipping off the radar a bit (even though i still thought the music was strong post eletric blues is underrated) to going into hiatus to coming back with a mature, diverse sound that i love. following them as my favourite band over 2 decades has seen them change so much but they still kept producing music i adore, which is why i love them. its really cool in their live sets hearing the songs from across their history,including the old tunes they play, they never forgot about people like you and i who loved them from the start for their crazy shows.
The first 2 albums are so raw and heavy, i love them. Watching some of their later gigs on RUclips it seems they mostly ignore those songs and when they do play them they look bored. It's a real shame.
@@Jordothecat98 They've butchered some of the arrangements needlessly, though... we're obviously dealing with an act that didn't accomplish the maturation that was hinted at on The Remote Part, it was downhill from there. That first 7 year run had a vitality and essential quality that faded into the formless excursions of the latest album. Of course my criticism is tinged with nostalgia, that's inescapable.
Ive always felt for Idlewild when fans continually go on about wanting them to return to Captain/Hope Is Important days... they can only make the music they can make, interests and influences change.... allow them their creative freedom
Great epic band to see live! Saw them live at the KOKO Academy when they did the Remote Part 15th Anniversary tour. Keep an eye out on their news, as there's going to be a tour this coming November (if Covid Restrictions don't get extended!!)
Saw these so many times back in the day. Great band!
1st band I saw live as a kid. Great gig. Brilliant songs
Saw them live a few times, always a joy.
OMG! I miss the energy they had soooo much!!!!
personally i feel differently to many other original fans i've been listening to their new album and i love how they evolved over two decades. i went to their early crazy shows and they were unforgettable, but a lot of bands once they become a few years older don't know what to do without their fiery youth and end up splitting. idlewild instead became better musicians, evolved their sound, and went on a journey from fairly major commercial success to slipping off the radar a bit (even though i still thought the music was strong post eletric blues is underrated) to going into hiatus to coming back with a mature, diverse sound that i love. following them as my favourite band over 2 decades has seen them change so much but they still kept producing music i adore, which is why i love them. its really cool in their live sets hearing the songs from across their history,including the old tunes they play, they never forgot about people like you and i who loved them from the start for their crazy shows.
The first 2 albums are so raw and heavy, i love them.
Watching some of their later gigs on RUclips it seems they mostly ignore those songs and when they do play them they look bored. It's a real shame.
@@Jordothecat98 They've butchered some of the arrangements needlessly, though... we're obviously dealing with an act that didn't accomplish the maturation that was hinted at on The Remote Part, it was downhill from there. That first 7 year run had a vitality and essential quality that faded into the formless excursions of the latest album. Of course my criticism is tinged with nostalgia, that's inescapable.
Ive always felt for Idlewild when fans continually go on about wanting them to return to Captain/Hope Is Important days... they can only make the music they can make, interests and influences change.... allow them their creative freedom
Great epic band to see live! Saw them live at the KOKO Academy when they did the Remote Part 15th Anniversary tour. Keep an eye out on their news, as there's going to be a tour this coming November (if Covid Restrictions don't get extended!!)
I loved the days when he screamed - I guess it took its toll though
Best discovery I've made all day.
awesome, like a cold u wanna have. . .
AMAZING! I was at this gig! Thanks for uploading :D :D :D What was the footage shown on?
I was there
If he releases another squirt....I will release my anger!!!!!.....erm..probably not....
love you, IdleWOOD
Great band.....but faded badly in their later years. A nice tonic after Kurts death ...but went astray after that guy left,...I think the guitarist.