Best Show: The Raconteurs’ festival-closing act was bluesy and soulful with a hint of Southern style — except when Jack White let loose, playing numerous face-melting guitar solos. Not only is White a wizard on the axe, but the rest of The Raconteurs boiled over with talent, surpassing any other act this weekend.
Most Sexual Show: A death defying leap from the DJ stand that led to a full fledged dry-hump session in the middle of the stage — Major Lazer’s show was as crazy as its beats. The DJ group’s hypemen (and woman) did most of the performing as they went to town on each other and members of the audience. Many were getting down in the crowd, but only a few got it up on the stage.
Best Costume: The guy who shaved his head to look like Carl, the crass middle-aged neighbor from “Aqua Teen Hunger Force,” went above and beyond.
Most Obnoxious Fans: The majority of the fans at the Odd Future show didn’t look old enough to get into an R-rated film but were “moshing” and flipping off cameras throughout the vulgar act. It’s a shame the age group that least needs to hear Odd Future’s music had the strongest presence. Hey kid, your mom’s here to pick you up in her minivan.
Best Aged Rock Star: A rock-star lifestyle doesn’t do a body well. That’s why Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell’s performance was awe-inspiring. The 47-year-old singer doesn’t look a day over 40, and his infamous high-pitched bellows stayed in near-perfect key even after years of drug and alcohol addiction.
Most Deserving of a Visit from Child Protective Services: Guy who brought his toddler to the Odd Future show, your kid could have received a straight shot to the face at any moment. Find a babysitter or buy some Wiggles tickets.
Most Earnest Performance: GIVERS’ infectiously happy sound was improved by singer and multi-instrumentalist Tiffany Lamson’s chill-inducing performance, as she put her all into show stopper “Ripe.” GIVERS gives more than it takes.
Most Crowd-Pleasing: Blink-182 showed members of the crowd they still have it. Jams like opener “Feeling This” and classic “Dammit” made the crowd go wild.
 
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