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Despite that fact that the sun radiated full force on Union Park, baking the crowd in 95+ degree weather, Boris was too dark and mysterious to not wear black. Czech the gong.
Boris’ set was very tight and put the crusty dude contingent of Pitchfork into a frenzy. I thought the set was a tad disappointing since they focused more on their metal oriented material rather than their more drone and psych oriented trip-outs on Rainbow and Altar. Though I do understand why they didn’t play those songs, as both of those records were collaborations with Michio Kurihara (of Ghost) and Sunn O))), respectively. Nevertheless, it was nice to see Pitchfork add an evil aspect to the Sunday lineup.
Of course, for all sinister live shows, it helps to bring your best blankey for sitting down solutions.
The only thing at Pitchfork Music Festival 2008 that was more metal than Boris was the mascot for one of the fine BBQ vendors on the concourse. Meet Righteous Oinker.
