by fluke Sun Aug 12, 2012 10:38 am
There was a review in a dutch newspaper. Had no time for a proper translation so google did it for me..
Of all the nearly 450 bands and artists this week at the Sziget Festival occur, Shane McGowan (54), singer of the legendary folk band The Pogues, by far the most pitiable. The man represents everything that can go wrong with a rock star who can not handle the wealth of fame and loses himself in drink, drink much, maybe a little drugs and again finished with carloads drink.
The man had for many years no more tooth in his mouth, but it seems that he now really a part of his tongue is lost. The "Lullaby Of London" sounded more like a 'Wuwwaby Or Wondon. McGowan goes staggering across the stage and then return to relax on a microphone stand, which he really should keep on his feet. The faster songs are instrumental finished, and the singer a song again can do if the pace is slow enough.
Martel Gang
You wonder why he was a few years ago again with his old band sizes ascended the stage and why they have allowed. Despite the fine musicians on stage is the sight of The Pogues with this singer a torturous process for the singer, the band and also the thousands of people who have taken the trouble to have a look to come and, although many will have done with the question: "Can he get it? '. The answer was unfortunately no.
We saw spectators with a lump in the throat wink away a tear, while McGowan no longer the burned cigarette between his fingers and feel them half pint glass undiluted gin ticking. In the British press last week announced McGowan of The Pogues at the end, he was supposed to quarrel with some band members. This action was therefore all the characteristics of a swansong.
There was a review in a dutch newspaper. Had no time for a proper translation so google did it for me..
Of all the nearly 450 bands and artists this week at the Sziget Festival occur, Shane McGowan (54), singer of the legendary folk band The Pogues, by far the most pitiable. The man represents everything that can go wrong with a rock star who can not handle the wealth of fame and loses himself in drink, drink much, maybe a little drugs and again finished with carloads drink.
The man had for many years no more tooth in his mouth, but it seems that he now really a part of his tongue is lost. The "Lullaby Of London" sounded more like a 'Wuwwaby Or Wondon. McGowan goes staggering across the stage and then return to relax on a microphone stand, which he really should keep on his feet. The faster songs are instrumental finished, and the singer a song again can do if the pace is slow enough.
Martel Gang
You wonder why he was a few years ago again with his old band sizes ascended the stage and why they have allowed. Despite the fine musicians on stage is the sight of The Pogues with this singer a torturous process for the singer, the band and also the thousands of people who have taken the trouble to have a look to come and, although many will have done with the question: "Can he get it? '. The answer was unfortunately no.
We saw spectators with a lump in the throat wink away a tear, while McGowan no longer the burned cigarette between his fingers and feel them half pint glass undiluted gin ticking. In the British press last week announced McGowan of The Pogues at the end, he was supposed to quarrel with some band members. This action was therefore all the characteristics of a swansong.
