Review of Friendly Fires on the Vodafone stage at Oxegen today.
Atmosphere: The sun came out in full force just as Friendly Fires took to the Vodafone stage and there was one thing on our minds: how must it feel to play the same stage as Amanda Brunker? Okay, perhaps not, but there was definitely a laid-back vibe as the sunny late afternoon rolled in, with people strolling rather than running towards the stage, and in their dozens rather than hundreds.
High: It's predictable but we've gotta say the sun: when it shines on Oxegen it makes all the difference.
Low: Slightly dodgy sound, but for the first time all weekend.
Quote: "Oh, I know these guys!" The band's fairly constant presence in the charts makes itself known.
Overall: They're not a bad band, but they failed to get the somewhat paltry crowd going and things were ruined by a too-heavy bass line.
Stars: 2.5 out of 5
