coronation of indie pop princes.
The Reading and Leeds festivals are known as the loudest and most fierce on
the summer racing circuit.
And American heavyweights Metallica and Rage Against The Machine were the
bill�s big-hitters.
But the largest problem on the Reading site was the primary stage was simply not
loud enough to feel the full power of their puncher.
In fact, it was the barge bands on the louder, enclosed NME/Radio 1 tent who
hit the perfect spot.
US legends Metallica and Rage were supposed to kill off their headlining
nights with a final late blow to the ears of the crowd.
Visually both looked adequately terrifying � right down to Rage�s Guantanamo
Bay outfits � simply the effectual simply wasn�t tough enough.
If 2 men moaning about the credit cranch behind you begins to drown out the
force of Rage frontman Zack De La Rocha, then you cognise something isn�t quite
right.
Rigours
But over on the second stage the vigour of youth was triumphing over the
rigours of rock and roll.
Indie teens Cajun Dance Party are fresh from finishing their A-Levels, only
have clearly been hard at puzzle out in the studio, excessively.
The live delivery of their ornate indie pop has now bloomed. Brilliant tunes
from their debut album, such as title-track The Colourful Life and Amylase,
shone to light up the tent.
Another highlight in that arena was The Last Shadow Puppets.
Ironically, they experienced sound problems during their opening number. But
that was shortly sorted and Alex Turner�s side visualize � with sharp suits, a
red velvet background and orchestra � was a joyfulness.
But these highlights were a bit high and light for Reading traditionalists. If
rock is to maintain the loudest voice here, they will receive to turn the
volume up.
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