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- Coachella ’09 Shows ff Its Eclectic Roots With My Bloody …
- Coachella organizers pull plug on the Cure
- Coachella: A chronological convergence in the desert
Coachella ’09 Shows ff Its Eclectic Roots With My Bloody …
Rolling Stone
Nick Zinner occasionally worked a small keyboard but otherwise stayed behind his electric guitar putting it down only to pick up another. There’s a strong dance-floor element to much of the new YYY’s album particularly within the bouncy keyboards and disco beat of “Heads Will Roll” but Zinner’s role as master of raw post-punk riffs was largely unchanged live. They did a straight-ahead psychobilly reading of the Cramps’ “Human Fly” either as tribute to that classic punk act’s late frontman the endlessly seething Lux Interior or the fly tattoo on Karen ’s left shoulder. The YYY’s own “Maps” remained a passionate modern torch song with sparks of electric guitar and feedback ending with Karen putting the mike to her heart eyes closed. The Kills delivered a typically explosive rock’n’blues exorcism in the Mojave tent opening with a tough “U. A Fever” Jamie Hince slashing at a beat-up hot-rodded guitar that looked like pieces were missing.
Coachella organizers pull plug on the Cure
Reuters
In contrast bad sound and cliches meant rapper Lupe Fiasco lived up to his last name. Those willing to brave the event’s hottest day with temperatures in the low 100s were rewarded with the Gaslight Anthem on the utdoor Stage. The quartet is not really punk or alternative or whatever but instead is an honest-to-goodness rock ‘n’ roll band with heart-and-life-on-sleeve songs. The same field stage at night hosted Brit music veteran Paul Weller and the return of Public Enemy which wasn’t sure if it was delivering commentary or comedy — a little of both really. X marked the spot for punk and postpunk of various eras in the Mojave Tent anchored by the legendary Los Angeles outfit playing as though it was a club gig for friends. The tent also hosted appearances by the Brian Jonestown Massacre the artsy Kills and another vet from the punk wars London’s reunited Throbbing Gristle.
Coachella: A chronological convergence in the desert
Los Angeles Times
Group founder Camilo Lara snatched bits and pieces from allcorners of the musical world: Mexican polka and norteño punk and evena well-placed sample from Ennio Morricone's "The Good the Bad and theUgly" theme. Gustavo Santoalalla's electrifying ensembleBajofondo had the bad luck of going on opposite McCartney on Fridaybut even a short listen revealed his inspired update of Argentine folktradition. As for other standouts Austin's.
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