Lolla Preview

By The Beachwood Palozza Affairs Desk

The previews are in.

Jim DeRogatis: "Ah, you say, but Lollapalooza isn't really about the big marquee bands; it's about the opportunity to sample a whole lot of music in the one of the most beautiful parks in America over the course of one very long weekend.

"True enough. But even with 142 sets scattered over eight stages during 33 hours of music, my personal list of good-to-sure-bet highlights seems skimpier this summer than in years past - though I'm of course always open to pleasant surprises."

Greg Kot: "Don't Miss" and "Catch If You Can."

The Onion/Decider/A.V.Club: "Here's how The A.V. Club staff's schedules are shaking out."

Myke Writes: "I've done some pretty heavy research on the groups on this day, and I'm pretty set in what bands I'll be checking out. The bands that open the day all seem pretty weak, and who wants to listen to some no name bands at 11:15am anyway."

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And a taste from each of the bands we think are the best picks for each day:

Friday: The Decembrists, 6 p.m., Butler Field North

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Saturday: Atmosphere, 2:30 p.m., Hutchinson Field South

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Sunday: Dan Deacon, 3:30 p.m., Hutchinson Field North

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