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Sub Pop 20

Live show review

Sub Pop 20: Flight of the Conchords

Photo by Amee Robinson

at Marymoor Park

When the humble and talented boys from Wellington, New Zealand took the stage on Saturday night at Marymoor Park, the excitement and anticipation of the crowd was palpable.

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Thursday, July 17, 2008
by Imaginary Banana
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Latest comment by: Jon Bell: "I uploaded some videos I captured of this awesome performance. http://www.vimeo.com/album/22250"

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Sub Pop 20: Wolf Parade

Photo by Brian Tamborello

at Marymoor Park

The Canadian five-piece put on a captivating and flowing long set. The vocals were handsome, the energy was definitely pumping, and the instrumentals were majestic.

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Monday, July 14, 2008
by imaginary chona
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Sub Pop 20: No Age

No Age photo by Brian Tamborello

at Marymoor Park

Their sound is punchy and dancy and possesses all the right grooves to get you going good.

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Monday, July 14, 2008
by imaginary chona
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Latest comment by: douglas martin: "i can't wait to see these guys on wednesday. "

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Sub Pop 20: Foals

Foals. Photo by Shawn Brackbill

at Marymoor Park

I mean so bad ass that guitarist Jimmy Smith was spotted retching backstage. Alas, the occupational hazards of rocking as hard as they do.

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Monday, July 14, 2008
by imaginary chona
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Latest comment by: gregoogly: "haha - if you only went Sunday you obviously didnt get the rhythm down. Next time it's sun-water-shade-beer, repeat. :)"

Monday check-in... what were you up to this weekend?

This might have been the weekend with the most opportunities for gaiety. What did you do?

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Monday, July 14, 2008
by imaginary liz
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Latest comment by: beef: "o the sweet baby jeebus. i hope people were able to catch king khan @ the tractor sunday night. dance party use with the hot combo of R&B - soul - punk rock. never will he pass through town again without me laying my eyes on him."

Live show review

Sub Pop 20: The Helio Sequence

Photos by Shawn Brackbill

at Marymoor Park

Nobody makes blips and mad math rock drumlines sound as good as these guys.

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Monday, July 14, 2008
by imaginary chona
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Latest comment by: gregoogly: "O God Yes!!"

Live show review

Sub Pop 20

at Marymoor Park

All in all, Sub Pop 20 was probably the best festival I've ever attended. A sleek schedule, a shockingly good lineup, and a stellar time all around. Happy Birthday, Sub Pop! And many, many more.

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Monday, July 14, 2008
by imaginary stella
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Latest comment by: imaginary chona: "i am alive! oh my god i so want to post a blog about all the famous sightings at subpop...the shins, the thermals, mirman, fucking amber tamblyn, i could go on and on! i had such a fun weekend! i got to meet foals and no age and blitzen trapper and all these ...

New term coined at SP20?

We decided that a more appropriate term for Green River is "reverse supergroup" as it was a minor band that spawned several other major bands.

Put that in your rock lexicon and smoke it.

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Monday, July 14, 2008
by heather b
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Latest comment by: Jon Harthun: "The Byrds produced David Crosby (CSN/CSNY) and Chris Hillman (the Flying Burrito Brothers)... I dunno. I'm sure some better ones will come to mind as I fall asleep tonight. ha. "

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Sub Pop 20: Fleet Foxes

at Marymoor Park

An honest and raw set, Fleet Foxes have never disappointed me. Their sound epitomizes Seattle folk.

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Sunday, July 13, 2008
by imaginary chona
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Latest comment by: gregoogly: "Yeh Garrison Keilor rawks! Aside from those pesky audio gremlins was an awesome set. Still waiting for the day I can see them come back for an encore, but so glad they can headline around the world now. My funny moment came before the start when the guy behind ...

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Sub Pop 20: Green River

Green River photos by Shawn Brackbill

at Marymoor Park

Tonight, edging toward the end of this stellar two-day fete in honor of Sub Pop's birthday, the band that was once only the stuff of lore took the stage and became reality.

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Sunday, July 13, 2008
by imaginary stella
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Latest comment by: gregoogly: "Good to hear ... sad but I just couldnt stay that long on day 2. At least I got to see Mudhoney again!"