Paul Smith, Journalist

Overall Adams delivered exactly what everyone wanted - and after so many years he’s well used to that.

The Stone Roses defined a time like few other bands and this was a chance for them, and the band, to relive it. And it’s still great.

"Our side projects are just that, they just evolved when you collaborate with someone creatively. Besides, I think both me and Erlend would drive each other crazy if this was the only platform for expression!”

“I really wanted to come back, I really did. The last time I was in Australia was so long ago, I think it was ’98 and that was when I was over there with Pulp and I’ve never played on my own. I want to come to Australia to see some real friends!”

Coldplay and Muse brought plenty of highlights for Paul Smith this year.

Morrissey appeared laid back about it all though, so much so the ease of his delivery of Alma Matters seemed almost karaoke like.

"I can tell quite clearly in the audiences at gigs that some only know the single, are only interested in hearing the single and then will leave the gig. At the start of the tour there was the odd moment where a few of us in the band got a little demoralised when we noticed 100, 200 people leaving the venue after we played the hit single."