the_escapist Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 March 4, 2011 - submitted by thenowhereman, United Kingdom Q. Dear Oracle, I am a huge Coldplay fan. Not size-wise, but I truly love this band and their current output. I was even on the boat in the Christmas Lights video. Yet I am peeved. Peeved and annoyed. Testy, you might say. Why, I don't hear you ask? How can a band headline, like, fifteen or sixteen major festivals with no new stuff. It's insane. Apart from myself and other huge fans, some may be big size-wise, no one cares. Seriously. Please tell me what I'm hearing about the next albums release date is false and that it's actually coming before the festivals. Otherwise this group is gonna go down like a lead balloon. The Oracle replies: Well nowhereman... I can see how a fan of a band waiting for a new album can feel frustrated at not hearing new material at festivals but I passionately disagree. I know that back in 2002 they played new songs at Glastonbury after a mini UK tour showcasing AROBTTH but that's because when they booked to play there originally, the album release date had been scheduled for before the event but was put back. You have to remember that festivals are not usual concerts in that not everyone is there to see Coldplay. It's great to go to a festival and see a band you've never seen before. You may know all the songs but wouldn't necessarily be a fan. I love having a great time courtesy of a band that I'm not that familiar with. Given that not everyone there is a fan, it's different "rules". I contest what you say about the band going down like a lead balloon; you may as well be saying that every band who is appearing at every festival better be playing new songs or not bother and I have a strong feeling that you're not saying that at all as that's utter nonsense, sorry. Just to repeat what I said on previous post, if you're looking for Team Oracle you may have noticed the server went down and unfortunately it wiped this week's responses from the system. They will now appear on Sunday as I'm afraid commitments mean I cannot address the problem until then. Sorry folks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest howyousawtheworld Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Well no replication of the Viva concert and no new material = some old classics returning!! But yeah - disappointed about no new material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimixxx Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Well she didn't really. She just confirmed the album won't be out before the festivals. I bet Coldplay themselves don't know the setlist yet, nevermind Debs and whilst the festivals won't be showcasing a new album that doesn't mean the boys won't pull a new song out of the bag. Is too early to be definite on what they'll play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest howyousawtheworld Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Well she didn't really. She just confirmed the album won't be out before the festivals. I bet Coldplay themselves don't know the setlist yet, nevermind Debs and whilst the festivals won't be showcasing a new album that doesn't mean the boys won't pull a new song out of the bag. Is too early to be definite on what they'll play. I think it's clear there is space for new material at these festivals. Certainly one for an upcoming single. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Final Track Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 A single + a b-side wouldn't surprise me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackZ Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 she didnt confirm anything. she just said that not playing new songs wouldnt be a bad thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisna Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I´m sure I will enjoy the festival even if they won´t play any new songs. But I still think they will play at least one. 3 months to go and we´ll see :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinFan Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I was shocked the Oracle said this...... "You have to remember that festivals are not usual concerts in that not everyone is there to see Coldplay." :shocked2: You gotta be kidding:D:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chloe_Martin Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 They are idiots if they arent gong to play any new songs, its the perfect opotunity to promote the album *facepalm* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackZ Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 stupid?! how dare u sully the great Coldplay name?! and id prefer that they didnt play new songs. but i guess the will anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chloe_Martin Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 no i didnt mean it like that i meant it like that it idiotic not to play new songs to promote LP5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackZ Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 haha i no i was just kidding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I bet they'll play 'Amsterdam' at the festivals and hopefully 'Everything's Not Lost.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyAndy136 Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I'd be shocked if there wasn't at least one festival they played something new at. I doubt they'll do it for every festival, but I'm guessing Glasto they might play something new. Maybe T in the Park as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chloe_Martin Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 ^ I hope so :bigcry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roche714 Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 im just wondering about all these festivals they will be playing. Do you know of any other band that has played in so many festivals in one year??..It just seems like a lot especially without new material Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrman78 Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Personally, this really doesn't bother me. For those who have been to festivals before, you know the Oracle is right in the fact that they are not usually vehicles for new material. I don't believe i've ever been to a festival where they have played new material that hadn't already been heard before the festival date. A cover or something maybe, but not a new band song. Just be patient people! It's not unusual! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crystaline Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Expected. And it seems even more resolute that the album isn't coming out any sooner than autumn. :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anacaren08 Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Im depressed :( as long as when im in europe, they don't tour CALI , then I should be able to live and pull through :\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miha Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 I'm sure they're going to play at least one new song live, like they did with 'Spanish Rain'. I am looking forward to hearing Amsterdam again too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydesigner Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 oh come on.. it has been 3 years people..why they are taking so much time off..??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldplayisawesome Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 oh come on.. it has been 3 years people..why they are taking so much time off..??? maybe because they all have children they would like to spend time with every now and then? :P plus, it's been 3 years almost since they released their last LP, but it's not like they've done absolutely nothing since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prospekt. Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 What losers they are. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NumbersGirl Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 oh come on.. it has been 3 years people..why they are taking so much time off..???You do realize that it hasn't even been a year since the Viva tour ended, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackZ Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 i hate the impatience around here....maybe they are taking longer than most bands would take. but maybe the best band in the world has the right to do that to maintain the title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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