Leeds Festival - Bramham Park Leeds 26th August 2005
Leeds Festival has become a firm fixture in the UK open-air weekenders over the last few years.
To my mind, like most festivals these days, it tries far too hard to be all things to all men and, whilst it does achieve a great deal, it really satisfies no-one fully. In my youth, Reading was rock/blues, Donington was the best of Metal and Glasto was Hippyfest Central. Early in the 21st Century, Download strives to corner the Metal market in all its various forms, but doesn't really cater to the older generation; Leeds/Reading leans towards the more Emo/Indie scene with a token rock band thrown in to boost the ticket sales.
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To my mind, like most festivals these days, it tries far too hard to be all things to all men and, whilst it does achieve a great deal, it really satisfies no-one fully. In my youth, Reading was rock/blues, Donington was the best of Metal and Glasto was Hippyfest Central. Early in the 21st Century, Download strives to corner the Metal market in all its various forms, but doesn't really cater to the older generation; Leeds/Reading leans towards the more Emo/Indie scene with a token rock band thrown in to boost the ticket sales.
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