Chicago Speaks

This month’s question:
What was your opinion of Lollapalooza 2008?

Ivan | Aurora
“I wish that things like this happened more often. I had fun. I came to see Rage. It was good. I loved it. Powerful.”

 

 

 

 

David | North Side
“The lineup was a little disappointing, but with Radiohead and Nine Inch Nails … a little disappointing in comparison to other years, but Radiohead — oh my God.”

 

 

 

 

Graham | Elmhurst
“This is my third time. The quality of the music hasn’t changed, but the quantity has gone up. We saw the Toadies; they were awesome. Rage was amazing. Blues Traveler was awesome, too. We’re waiting to see Nine Inch Nails.”

 

 

 

 

Elise | New York
“This is my first time. I loved it. It feels like, so … everything is just so. You have everything you could f---ing need — people holding signs, ATMs, internet access. It’s very modern.”

 

 

 

 

Erica | Yorkville
“I was here last year. I love it. It’s a whole experience in itself. It’s just amazing. I came for everybody. I was really looking forward to Radiohead. I saw Rage, and that was just amazing. I got (my hair) done in the Dell tent.”

 

 

 

 

Darius | Chicago
“Unfortunately, I had to work all weekend. (Sunday) was the first day I got out here. It’s a lot more crowded than other years. I’ve been here since it started. Tried to split it up so I could see a little Kanye and a little Nine Inch Nails.”

 

 

 

 

Jim | Chicago
“I’ve been here every year. The music is always really interesting. The crowds are challenging. But if you’re really into the music and you’re dedicated, you can make a lot out of it. Sharon Jones was great. Butch Walker was great. Iron and Wine and Saul Williams. I don’t go for the big shows. I like the side stages.”

 

 

 

John | Denver
“Nine Inch Nails was way better than I ever expected. Came to see Radiohead, for sure. Pretty much felt like I bought a $300 plane ticket from Denver to see Radiohead. This is three years in a row for me. What else blew me away? The Foals, Louis XIV. Gnarls Barkley was better than I expected, too.”

 

 

 

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