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My first reaction to the 2008 Coachella lineup announced today was "Eh."

Two headliners (Jack Johnson and Portishead) don't appeal to me at all, and the third (Roger Waters playing "Dark Side of the Moon" in its entirety) is novel in the out-of-left-field sort of way, but not terribly exciting to me. At least these headliners should ensure a much more relaxed vibe than 2007's testosterone-fest of Red Hot Chili Peppers and Rage Against the Machine. (As a side note, the only band name my dad recalls from when I was in high school is the Red Hot Chili Peppers. He therefore mistakenly believes Flea & Co. is still my favorite band.)

Unlike last year, when the Decemberists played, there was no band on there I was giddy with excitement to see. Sure, there's the Breeders (even though I think they're sober now) and Death Cab For Cutie. And when the Black Kids offered their songs free online, I dug them quite a bit.

But as I look over the lineup again, I find that I've heard of some of these bands but never actually heard them. There's a bunch more that are completely foreign to me, and now I have to listen to them to figure out who I want to see. And that is the best thing about Coachella: finding the new gems to plug into the ol' iPod. Well, that and the fact that I get to go because of work.

 

Comments

Posted by: Marty on January 22, 2008 05:44 AM

You know, you and debz should have a coachella party. Rent a PA and a giant tent and play songs off your iPod.

When are you two going to have a real reception for your wedding?

Posted by: Morgan on January 22, 2008 05:48 PM

I'm sorry, did you just say Portishead doesn't appeal to you?

We are no longer friends.

Posted by: Brian on January 22, 2008 08:04 PM

I never pegged you as a Portishead fan, Morgan. I always thought it would be my lack of interest in Star Trek that would sever our friendship.

Posted by: SaraQ on January 26, 2008 04:06 PM

You've gotta go see Rogue Wave, they're not the Decemberists but you'll be happy you did. Also Rilo Kiley (as long as they play more than just their last album, which was strangely crap) and Stars. AND you can have a rock-out gypsy punk good time with Devotchka or Gogol Bordello- either should be a blast live. I envy you and your free entry to rock fests : (

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