Spiritualized, realized

At first, you didn't know whether to laugh or cry at Jason Pierce's audacity. Spiritualized was mounting an acoustic show, with a lovely string section and everything, as the sun set on the Mojave Tent, at the time unfortunately flanked by thumping dance music. Ear-shattering feedback plagued the first couple songs, and it seemed a train wreck was imminent.

Spiritualized recovered with aplomb, finishing with a long stretch of sublimely beautiful pop. Anyone who witnessed the band's recent shows at L.A.'s Vista Theatre knows the power of Pierce's music to transport, and for nearly an hour Sunday, his two-thirds-full tent was a musical oasis.

All smiles afterward.

-- Kevin Bronson

Comments

[Michael B.]

I heard they've already announced the headliners for the 2009 Coachella Festival.

Friday April 24, 2009- John Mayer
Sat April 25, 2009- Warrant
Sun April 26, 2009- Alanis Morissette performs "Jagged Little Pill" in it's entirety!