Can't Miss Shows At Lollapalooza

At last year's Lollapalooza, I was on fire, consistantly picking the best performances time and time again. Now, the big event is only days away, and to prepare, I've decided to predict the must-see shows of this year's Lollapalooza. It's a gift.

#1 Of Montreal - So I heard that at a show last year the lead singer came out riding a horse. I've see the pictures that prove it. I'm not expecting the same thing this weekend, but I do plan on being amazed. Since I never got to see David Bowie in full Ziggy Stardust mode, I'll take these guys for an adequate substatute.

#2 - Depeche Mode - I've seen them a handful of times, and they only disappointed me once when Dave Gahan was just out of rehab. He clearly was too vulnerable. But since then, he's KILLED it the past two tours. He will have the whole south stage crowd eating out of his hand.

#3 - Yeah Yeah Yeahs - With a bullet. As soon as they were added to the fest, I started to get giddy. Such a pleasent surprise after the Beasties had to step down. I think Karyn O is ready to step up to be one of the great front women ever, their album Its Blitz is one of the best from this year, and they were meant to play in the dark. Skip Tool, head to the North stage for this apocolyptic dance party.

#4 - Animal Collective - I hope to have a great buzz going for this set, cause songs like My Girls and Summertime Clothes were made to be heard slightly drunk. I'm not expecting amazing visuals, but I do expect my ears to be happy.

#5 - TV On The Radio - I've seen them a couple times in the past year. I feel like they have just been preludes to this show. The crowed knows just how good they are, an I'm ready to watch them explode. A Method is sways a highlight with it's percussive energy.

So there you have it. I'm sure I'll walk away with a couple of other favorite performances (I'm looking at you Dan Deacon) but these are all can't miss. Trust me.


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