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Music: Rock/Pop
Rilo Kiley

When

Saturday May 24, 2008 (7:30pm)

Where
Riviera Theatre (4746 N Racine Ave, 773.275.6800)
Price
$25
Details
http://www.jamusa.com/Venues/Riviera/Concerts.aspx
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Rilo Kiley have had to clean themselves up to appeal to a wider audience; last year's Under the Blacklight transported the indie-rock outfit into much slicker territory, relying on pop tropes and radio-ready hooks. Produced in part by Mike Elizondo (best known for his work with Eminem), the album remains polarizing: many old-school fans are none-too-comfortable with the band's newfound, funk-infused Fleetwood Mac worship. Still, whatever camp you're in, the old tunes are still around and as unbelievable as ever, and stage-shaking frontwoman Jenny Lewis remains a sight to be seen.

Julian Hooper