So I was very, very right in my prediction that media whores Oasis would play Slane Castle. It was officially announced yesterday in case you miss. Although oyu likely don't care. Anywayz...
(NB: i don't know what most of the band looks like coz it's not the original lineup so excuse the pics)While not even the biggest gig in Ireland (phoenix park is way bigger) and kind of like a prehistoric version of the O2 gigs in LDN, it still hangs around and dissapoints everyone born post-punk era.
But the thing that really grinds the gearZ of everyone at FTCZ is the thing the Irish press does every single time: Irish it up!!!!
The super, super lame Hot Press (or dictators for anyone that watched the Hadouken! fiasco in the Hot Press Tent at Electric Picnic) are usually offenders, with their way of perverting even bands we like, but publications such as the Irish Times and even the Tabloids have a way of slipping in phrases like 'Irish roots'.
The Irish Times offended me greatly with the headline 'Oasis to come 'home' for Slane'. They talkabout Irish experiences in the piece and how close they are to the country and talk about places i've never heard of. Why is it Oasis know more obscure places in Ireland than me???
Anyway, I'm sick of reading about their childhood experiences here and about who's grandparents are Irish. The Irish press is so not rock n' roll these days >:(
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