Previewing the 'Fork Fest, pt. 1

I'm confident about two things concerning his year's Pitchfork Music Festival: 1) it will be overcast with a high of 81; and 2) the lineup is going to kick some serious ass. Here's a quick audio preview for my friends who are going, and (like me) may not be too familiar with all of the bands.

Day One

Opener: Hot Machines
This is the only song I've heard from these Chicagoans. However, they're on In the Red Records, and their offshoot, Miss Alex White, I really dig. I think they'll be a great opener.
Hot Machines - "Tear it Apart"

Chin Up Chin Up
Meh, my indie pop days are over. (Okay, they're not. But I don't really dig these Chicago boys.)
Chin Up Chin Up - "Virginia Don't Drown"

Man Man
They've got a definite thing for Tom Waits and Beefheart. Not sure how this will go over in person.
Man Man - "Van Helsing Boom Box"
Man Man - "I, Manface"

Band of Horses
Sounds like: My Morning Jacket coupled with Christie Front Drive. I like. Could imagine them playing in the middle of a downpour. Actually, I think I'd enjoy that.
Band of Horses - "The Funeral"
Band of Horses - "The First Song"

The Mountain Goats
Two of my old faves from John Darnielle: "And the Chicago Cubs will beat every team in the league. And the Tampa Bay Bucs will make it all the way to January!"
The Mountain Goats - "Cubs in Five"
The Mountain Goats - "The Best Ever Death Metal Band in Denton"

Destroyer
Woo-hoo! Dan Bejar from Vancouver! Woo-hoo!
Destroyer - "European Oils"
Destroyer - "Priest's Knees"

Art Brut
I could care less about Art Brut. I know, I know -- their live show is supposed to be spectacular. Well, it'll have to be to make up for the fact that I find their songs so boring. (Although they do get bonus points for David Gedge worship.)
Art Brut - "Emily Kane"
Art Brut - "Formed a Band"

Ted Leo and the Pharmacists
Ted Leo, the new Paul Weller.
Ted Leo - "Me and Mia"
Ted Leo - "Tell Balgeary, Balgury Is Dead"

The Futureheads
I don't know much about these guys. Did I miss the boat? I didn't know they were so influenced by late-'70s Brit punk. By this point in the day the audience's calves are gonna be sore from so much pogo-ing.
The Futureheads - "Help Us Out"
The Futureheads - "He Knows"

The Walkmen
God I love these guys. Hamilton Leithauser will be the best frontman in attendance. More organ!
The Walkmen - "Lost in Boston"
The Walkmen - "The Rat"

Headliner: Silver Jews
Odd choice for a headliner, but considering there will be about 15,000 people at the festival who have never seen David Berman before, I suppose it's a good choice. Let's hope he sticks to the rock, and cross our fingers that Stephen Malkmus makes an appearance.
Silver Jews - "Punks in the Beerlight"
Silver Jews - "Friday Night Fever"

Day 2 coming soon.