Line-up and Artists: Athlete
Athlete played on Saturday. Check our line-up & artists section to find out which stage and who else played.
The Deptford Christian collective have finally hit the big time with their latest album. "Wires", the first single from 'Tourist', is about singer Joel Pott's recollection of his newborn daughter being rushed into intensive care. It became a huge hit.
Some may say they're riding on Coldplay's coat-tails but that is harsh as Athlete have been honing their craft for years.
Read other people's comments on Athlete.
Comments on Athlete
athlete are a really great band i like wires and half light and i saw them live in tv 2 day it was great
ashleigh, south west
I love wires it reminds me of when my brother was in intensive care and every time I hear it I just want to cry, it sends a shiver down my spine every time!!
Kelly, Bolton
they are so great. I love them.
Gemma,Derby
Better than Cold Play - more varied.
Headline in 2007?
Steve, Cardiff
Tourist is a great album, packed with beautiful songs. Joel's voice is poetic.
Klarita - London
Athlete ae buzzin, their last album was amazing and their latest album is just as good if not better i highly recomend this band.
Carl Pilk, Dublin
Went to Huricane Festival in Germany in June to see them, didn't show up no one told us anything where they were. Only now found out they missed their flight.
Looking forward to hearing them on Radio 1 though
Martin LEEDS
Athlete are "riding on Coldplay's coat-tails?" Don't get me wrong - I love Coldplay, but Athlete have ten times the depth than Coldplay. X&Y sounds the same as Rush. Athlete will continue to be fresh and bolder in their music.
Matt, Birmingham
Excellent when they supported U2 last week.
Sarah, Buxton
I saw them two years ago at Glasto and they were excellent. Tourist has much more depth so I think they will be even better this time.
Ali, Dorchester.
I never realised that's what Wires was written about!
g - GILLINGHAM
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