Review of The Black Eyed Peas at Oxegen on Friday
Atmosphere: The biggest crowd of the day yesterday (although Swedish House Mafia drew a massive one too) are ready to be sent back to their tents singing. Let's go!
High: Massive sound that was crystal clear, excellent visuals, great costumes, lasers, and an impressive rap by Will.I.Am early on about Dublin. Even though we're in Kildare.
Low: Will.I.Am's self-indulgent, pointless, buzz-killing DJ set halfway through the gig, which rambled on jarringly. His music selection was that of an annoying house party guest hogging the iPod.
Quote of the set: "When they told us we were coming to Ireland to play the O2... I mean Oxegen. I'm sorry, I know it's Oxegen." Will.I.Am, before wisely starting an "Oxegen" chant. Angry MCD people, out of picture.
Overall: Magnetic poetry of "club" "party" "music" "dance" "feel", "oh", "hey", "girl" that could have kicked off incredibly if a substantial portion of the crowd hadn't wandered off during the facepalm interlude that was the DJ set. Even I Got A Feeling had its impact muted thanks to the band using the song as an opportunity to wish their tour manager Jen a happy birthday, complete with on-stage cake.
