Primavera Club 2012: 50/50?

Wednesday arrived, and as promised, the organization revealed the full line-up of the forthcoming Primavera Club 2012 (December 6-8). And on my first impression I have mixed reviews about it (click on the image to enlarge and see the complete list).

Negative side

• Just one name from my wish list, which is quite a disappointment (their agendas made think they were possible, so I was hoping for a few more "hits"). Maybe for spring 2013? 
• Less days and less bands. Not to mention the quite dramatic reduction in Madrid. I know this is not the fault of the organisation, but the consequence of the absurd policies of our governments... but still, it is frustrating.
• Distributed in five days, last year I was able to be at more than a dozen concerts. I'm afraid with the reduction of days, overlaps can be more painful than ever. Hope I'm wrong on this matter...
• Sant Jordi Club instead of Casino l'Aliança? Sound was pretty great, hope the change works...

Positive side

• Cat Power. Finally I'll be able to see Chan Marshall! 
• Toy (the one on my wish list), Great Lake Swimmers (totally unexpected, very happy with that), The Vaccines, Cats On Fire, plus the special gig of Los Planetas. Five must-see acts.
• Aloud, El Genio Equivocado and BCore will have showcases during the Festival. That means nice bands to discover/enjoy, almost granted.
• Quite a few bands to research and, maybe, discover, one of the biggest pleasures, and trademarks Primavera Sound always offers us... 

Next week, the organisation will have the schedule, which could be a major fact in order to value more accurately the line-up (fingers crossed for the overlaps). But whatever the case, plenty to see and enjoy this December! Thanks Primavera!