Another review of Lolla...Chicago paper.
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http://www.dailysouthtown.com/entertainment/498908,lolla86.article
Concert review: Lolla's third day a battle of the bands with Pearl Jam, Iggy, Morning Jacket
August 6, 2007
By Robert Loerzel Correspondent
The final day of Lollapalooza was a battle of rock titans. At least three of Sunday’s acts — Pearl Jam, My Morning Jacket and Iggy Pop and the Stooges — are often praised as the world’s best live rock bands.
All three put on exceptional performances, filled with energy and showmanship. Let the fans argue which was best, but there’s little doubt these groups made for an exciting conclusion to the music festival in Chicago’s Grant Park.
And if that wasn’t enough, Lollapalooza also showcased one of the best new bands around, TV on the Radio, and a strong set of beautiful droning grooves by veteran indie-rock trio Yo La Tengo.
Two of Chicago’s up-and-coming stars shined in early-afternoon performances. The 1900s, a band with roots in Palos Park and Chicago’s Beverly community, wowed a crowd with lovely ’60s-style pop, climaxing with some crunchy guitar chords and soaring harmonies on the new tune “Two Ways,” which will be on the “Cold & Kind” album coming out in October. Later, Chicago’s Rogers Park studio genius David Vandervelde turned his melodic, ’70s-influenced rock into freewheeling guitar jams.
Sunday’s lineup also included the retro soul music of that Brit with the beehive hairdo, Amy Winehouse, who showed she has a great voice, in spite of whatever tabloid troubles she has had. In addition to her own songs, she played the Specials’ “You’re Wondering Now” and Sam Cooke’s “Cupid.”
Iggy Pop recently turned 60, but he hasn’t slowed down. Wearing no shirt as usual, a lean, bug-eyed Pop fronted his old band, the Stooges, with his amazing punk calisthenics. Playing sledgehammer tunes such as “I Wanna Be Your Dog,” the Stooges reaffirmed the raw power of their primitive riffs. Incongruously, Pop slapped hands of audience members as he shouted, “My idea of fun is killing everyone!”
Early in the evening, Modest Mouse performed with its usual intensity. But it was My Morning Jacket, playing at the other end of the park, that truly rocked. The once-shaggy Kentucky rockers looked dapper in white-and-black formal wear — appropriate because they were playing with subtle and sometimes thunderous accompaniment from the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra.
Headliner Pearl Jam closed the festival in style, with what amounted to a greatest-hits concert. Lead singer Eddie Vedder tossed in a few political remarks, slamming BP for its plan to put more waste into Lake Michigan. The crowd booed the petroleum company and Vedder sang, “Don’t Go BP Amoco.” Vedder also threw a bit of :Another Brick in the Wall Part 2” into the Pearl Jam classic “Daughter,” transforming Pink Floyd’s lyrics into: “George Bush, leave this world alone.”
Throughout the night, the audience sang along to “Alive,” “Better Man” and other Pearl Jam hits, as the band played tight and lively renditions of the songs. The festival wrapped up with a cover of Neil Young’s “Rockin’ in the Free World.”
Saturday’s rain had left muddy patches around Grant Park, but only a few sprinkles fell on Sunday. Judging from an unscientific sample of random overhead comments Sunday night, a lot of fans experienced a fun and memorable weekend of music.
http://www.dailysouthtown.com/entertainment/498908,lolla86.article
Concert review: Lolla's third day a battle of the bands with Pearl Jam, Iggy, Morning Jacket
August 6, 2007
By Robert Loerzel Correspondent
The final day of Lollapalooza was a battle of rock titans. At least three of Sunday’s acts — Pearl Jam, My Morning Jacket and Iggy Pop and the Stooges — are often praised as the world’s best live rock bands.
All three put on exceptional performances, filled with energy and showmanship. Let the fans argue which was best, but there’s little doubt these groups made for an exciting conclusion to the music festival in Chicago’s Grant Park.
And if that wasn’t enough, Lollapalooza also showcased one of the best new bands around, TV on the Radio, and a strong set of beautiful droning grooves by veteran indie-rock trio Yo La Tengo.
Two of Chicago’s up-and-coming stars shined in early-afternoon performances. The 1900s, a band with roots in Palos Park and Chicago’s Beverly community, wowed a crowd with lovely ’60s-style pop, climaxing with some crunchy guitar chords and soaring harmonies on the new tune “Two Ways,” which will be on the “Cold & Kind” album coming out in October. Later, Chicago’s Rogers Park studio genius David Vandervelde turned his melodic, ’70s-influenced rock into freewheeling guitar jams.
Sunday’s lineup also included the retro soul music of that Brit with the beehive hairdo, Amy Winehouse, who showed she has a great voice, in spite of whatever tabloid troubles she has had. In addition to her own songs, she played the Specials’ “You’re Wondering Now” and Sam Cooke’s “Cupid.”
Iggy Pop recently turned 60, but he hasn’t slowed down. Wearing no shirt as usual, a lean, bug-eyed Pop fronted his old band, the Stooges, with his amazing punk calisthenics. Playing sledgehammer tunes such as “I Wanna Be Your Dog,” the Stooges reaffirmed the raw power of their primitive riffs. Incongruously, Pop slapped hands of audience members as he shouted, “My idea of fun is killing everyone!”
Early in the evening, Modest Mouse performed with its usual intensity. But it was My Morning Jacket, playing at the other end of the park, that truly rocked. The once-shaggy Kentucky rockers looked dapper in white-and-black formal wear — appropriate because they were playing with subtle and sometimes thunderous accompaniment from the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra.
Headliner Pearl Jam closed the festival in style, with what amounted to a greatest-hits concert. Lead singer Eddie Vedder tossed in a few political remarks, slamming BP for its plan to put more waste into Lake Michigan. The crowd booed the petroleum company and Vedder sang, “Don’t Go BP Amoco.” Vedder also threw a bit of :Another Brick in the Wall Part 2” into the Pearl Jam classic “Daughter,” transforming Pink Floyd’s lyrics into: “George Bush, leave this world alone.”
Throughout the night, the audience sang along to “Alive,” “Better Man” and other Pearl Jam hits, as the band played tight and lively renditions of the songs. The festival wrapped up with a cover of Neil Young’s “Rockin’ in the Free World.”
Saturday’s rain had left muddy patches around Grant Park, but only a few sprinkles fell on Sunday. Judging from an unscientific sample of random overhead comments Sunday night, a lot of fans experienced a fun and memorable weekend of music.
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You are correct. That was my first time hearing them, and they sounded the best, clearest.
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No doubt about it......KoL were my favorite show of the day. They sounded fantastic.
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