Review of Foo Fighters on the Main Stage at Oxegen last night
Atmosphere: A large crowd nearly covered the field facing the main stage as the moon finally made an appearance late in the evening. The band - like many members the audience - has been around for 16 years now, and they've evolved into a confident, tight stadium rock outfit (for better and worse).
High: The Best of You remains a strong anthem, and the crowd singalong to Wheels was impressively intimate for such a big gig.
Low: We could have done with less noodling around with guitar solos, and (in an appropriate rock cliche), their older material is far superior to their recent output.
Quote: "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the f***ing rock show!"
Verdict: They could've put on a leaner show, and a few key singles would have been welcome. But David Grohl – with big hair and bigger American teeth - is a funny, passionate and hugely charismatic frontman.
Stars: 3 1/2 stars