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closeI kinda left things hanging after Nine Inch Nails' stellar performance last Sunday, but I think that's because of how disappointing Jane's Addiction was. Apart from Perry Farrell being about two days away from becoming Ozzy Osbourne's burnt-out twin, or that it's nearly impossible to take Dave Navarro seriously anymore after his Carmen Electra days the reunion band just didn't have it.
On only one song did Navarro show he can still wail on a lead solo within the first seven songs of the set. On the big hits like "Been Caught Stealing" or "Mountain Song," the bass drowned out the sweetest parts of the melody.
Hearing those two songs and one too many crazy, vulgar tirades by Farrell and I hit the road not even interested in waiting for "Jane Says."
With that Jane's Addiction kicks off the list:
Worst Performance: Jane's Addiction
Best performance by top-tier band: Tie between NIN and Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Best performance by lesser-known band: Calexico
Best dressed: Eric Khan of King Khan and the Shrines
Best guest artist: DeVotchKa's Tom Hagerman playing violin with M. Ward on "Hold Time"
Best cover: Gaslight Anthem on "State of Love and Trust"
Best accessory: Eric Khan's blue and gold boxer shorts or Karen O's hot pink glow-in-the-dark gloves
Best at working crowd into a frenzy: TV on the Radio
Best moment: Mos Def praying with crew before set
Best "they're still together?" band: The Wrens
Best family combo: Husband and wife team of Viva Voce
Most interesting band grouping: Builders and the Butchers, two drummers, guitarist, bass and the most intimidating mandolin player you'll ever see. Check 'em out if you're into Tom Waits.
Best improvement: Actually allowing more than a handful of fans to enjoy a little comedy with its new tent setup.
Worst change: Setting up an obvious class hierarchy with the VIP zones. I don't mind paying extra for a better parking spot and plush shade zones. But when you can essentially buy a backstage pass and sit high above the common folk for any given performance, it's just tacky.
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