2: L7
One of the main reasons I went to Download this year was to see the all-female grunge band L7. Most famous for their hit ‘Pretend We’re Dead’ from 1992, they also released a string of consistent albums during the 90s. Their set on Sunday evening was their first in the UK for fourteen years, so in addition to anticipation, there was a feeling of slight apprehension in case they didn’t sound great. However, they exceeded my expectations by playing a greatest hits set, and musically they were on point and fluid as if they had never been away. It was a joy seeing them and for me, their set was hard to top.