Okay since I’m still sitting here reading and soaking up the vibe of post-Glasto highs from festival-goers (and specifically Muse praise) I might as well share it with you all. Review write-ins from attendees at Glastonbury 2004 the day after:
“Muse were mindblowing, the best gig ive ever seen, they deserve all the credit people can throw at them.”
”Some of the best four days of my life! Loved the sun, loved the rain! Loved the company! Muse, I am Kloot, Goldfrapp, Chemical Bros, Sir Paul.. what can you say.. Seeing all that and more with 100,000 grinning new best mates!” (<- this really captures what post-gig euphoria feels like, doesn’t it?)
“Paul [McCartney] was brilliant. The atmosphere was amazing. Everybody of all ages enjoyed his set— except for Radio 1 it seems, with its deluded sense of "superiority". R1 probably wouldn't exist if it hadn't been for The Beatles. Enjoying their music doesn't mean people don't also enjoy Muse—who were brilliant, or Keane and others.”
“What a great weekend! The Chemical Brothers were awesome! Sir Paul made the rain go away. And on Sunday night, Muse topped it all off in style. The rest of the weekend is just a blur to be honest, although I remember the 8 hour trip home yesterday all too well. Also just like to add that our thoughts are with you Dominic.” (💔)
”This year was one of the best for me. Muse, Oasis and James Brown definitely the highlights.”
”Just wanted to send love and sympathies to the Drummer from Muse (who absolutely rocked on Sunday). What proud last moments for your father, seeing his son making 60,000 people sing, smile and dance!!! Thanks for a mindblowing gig. And thanks all those who set up and sort out glasto. This year's was four of the best days of my life!” (❤️❤️💔💔)
“My first trip to Glastonbury, and one i will remember forever. All the acts were amazing exept Morrissey who kind of sounded like elevator music, which did make me walk of to the market where i found the Jazz Lounge and saw a very chilled out band with a pint and free choclate brownies! Muse were mindblowing, the best gig ive ever seen, they deserve all the credit people can throw at them.”
“Did the BBC even go to Glastonbury this year? If they did, then the must have had someone else write their reviews. Oasis rocked - it wasn't stale old stuff, it was their best stuff which is what we want to hear. Paul McCartney, on the other hand was rubbish. After half an hour of dullness, it was time to clear off! Having said all that, Adam from London is right, Muse were utterly brilliant, they clearly know what showmanship is all about!” (Adam from London said, “ didn't get to go, but watched the last night on TV– Muse were awesome, and showed Oasis what headlining is all about.”)
“Macca, a fellow scouse, was on top form. Even pointed at me when I waved. Legend. and James Brown. Hot damn! That man can move for a bloke of 73. Muse were awesome - Bellamy owns that guitar. Just got to sleep now and come down from a 5-day musical high. Bring on 2005, I say.”
“I was up at the stone circle last night, looking to join up with people, and my friends sang 'Hey Jude' so that we would find them… It was a perfect way to do so. I thought this year was fantastic- i went last year, but 2004 really had me appreciating the vibe. I thought Muse were fantastic although I wish they had talked to the audience a bit more..I also really enjoyed Belle and Sebastian and I thought Zero Seven were haunting, evocative and magical. Thank you everyone- it's been a truly wonderful, mud mad weekend!! Glastonbury baby!” (<- it’s the festival vibes :’) ✨)
“Muse provided Oasis and Macca a real masterclass in headlining. How does a band of three make so much noise? It says a lot that the sun came out when Muse came on, yet the rain came down for McCartney.”
“Muse were the best live act I've ever seen and anyone who was there will agree.” (<- 19 years later we are still heavily in agreement, it’s safe to say!)
All taken from here.