A sea of raised middle fingers filled the crowd as Tool fans showed their lack of appreciation for My Bloody Valentine’s towering wall of noise. And the further they got into the explosive finale, the more merciless the noise became, eventually shaking the Earth and bringing tough guy Tool fans to their knees, begging for mercy. When Kevin Shields and company play, it more of a sonic assault and test of endurance than a concert. That’s not to say they weren’t amazing. After watching My Bloody Valentine play, everything I saw prior was forgotten, and Tool seemed puny in comparison. Sure, the vocals were too low and the band stands still throughout the entire performance, but My Bloody Valentine’s shows are still legendary thanks to that unmatchable hurricane of sound.
Strong sets by Neko Case, Arctic Monkeys, Kool Keith, St Vincent and the highly entertaining Gogol Bordello made for a really good day of music.
Despite following the day’s best act, headliners Tool also put on a hell of a show.
Tool
My Bloody Valentine
Neko Case
Gogol Bordello
St Vincent
Arctic Monkeys
Postelles
Kool Keith
Cool Kids
