I've taken his message to mean no more live dates/tours in 2010, but that is my own personal interpretation. What he gave us today, in terms of his sentiment, thoughts, and love is more than I could ever have asked for from my idol. At least if we don't see him for another year or so, those words will keep me going. Those kind, loving words directed at us, his fans.
the last tour was terrible... he just needs to rest up in 2010 and come back with a new album and tour in 2011.
I've taken his message to mean no more live dates/tours in 2010, but that is my own personal interpretation. What he gave us today, in terms of his sentiment, thoughts, and love is more than I could ever have asked for from my idol.
the last tour was terrible... he just needs to rest up in 2010 and come back with a new album and tour in 2011.
I really can't see him planning on taking a year off. His message suggests to me that he wants to increase his popularity, and time off isn't the way to do that. Really, he just keeps writing and recording new songs whenever he feels like it (even in the middle of touring), and that doesn't require a break or rest or anything.
arguably, time off is exactly the way to do that.
Who Ate Me Curry was a massive commercial success, as was the accompanying tour, mainly because he'd been away for so long that his comeback attracted ludicrous amounts of hype. although I personally don't like the album at all (apart from two songs and some b-sides on the singles), even the consensus among fans is that it's only a middling solo album (4th best after Vauxhall, Viva, and Arsenal), and received the lowest amount of critical acclaim of all his post-comeback albums (on Metacritic), so its commercial achievements are all the more startling.
a long rest (i.e. at least three years) could once again rejuvenate his fortunes.
however, I would like him to do something next year e.g. some festival dates and a one-off single (with new b-sides) but launching into another proper album/tour would be a mistake...
i don't know, i kinda feel like we've all gotten a bit spoiled the last few years, with so much going on in moz-land. constantly new recordings, new tours, new recordings, new tours... maybe we all need some time off, to miss the man a bit. as much as i'm having moz-withdrawals, and would love to see him again a.s.a.p., i'm kind of hoping for 2010 off, and something new in 2011.
Well he has said he's only going to continue for another 5 years or so so be careful what you guys are wishing for
yeah, but then again he also says he doesn't plan ahead. either way, even if i just see moz one more time, i would rather it be after he has rested a bit and built some momentum.