Silversun Pickups

On a day that was dominated by folk and dance-related acts, these shoegazers seemed out of place. There was nothing wrong with what they did, but they would have been better suited on Sunday's bill with the whole NIN/JA thing. But even though the crowd was worn out by the time they showed up, Silversun Pickups kept the energy up as much as they could (smart move opening with "Well Thought Out Twinkles"). Also, I thought it was classy that they dedicated "Panic Switch" to former Wilco member Jay Bennett, who passed away on Monday, but the nice gesture subsided when the guitar cut out during the song. Still, they rock. No qualms here.

Girl Talk

Now this was THE dance party of the weekend. The set started with dozens of fans on the stage dancing, and about an hour of almost non-stop music followed. For those not familiar, Girl Talk is Gregg Gillis, a DJ who just does crazy mashups — and people love it. The set at the Wookie Stage was way crowded, and not a soul was still.

It was just great to hear how Gillis could somehow fit in classic riffs like Weezer's "Say It Ain't So" or GNR's "Sweet Child of Mine" with all kinds of rap beats or hooks. It was great to hear the crowd scream and holler whenever a sample of something they recognized came on, then sing along at the top of their lungs (who knew "Jessie's Girl" worked well with dance beats?).

Explosions In the Sky A great way to wrap up a long weekend. The atmospheric instrumental rockers' style fit well with the sun going down, giving the audience a chance to wind down. And for those who still had some energy left, they were treated to some of the best musicianship of the whole festival. The band members are masters in dynamics, and the guitar work is extraordinary. Great to see live, but just remember that you won't be leaving with any of their songs stuck in your head.

Erykah Badu: Meh.