Review: DJ Shadow, Electric Arena

Atmosphere: Night-time has fallen over Stradbally, and those ready to seriously party have descended on the Electric Arena to…

Atmosphere: Night-time has fallen over Stradbally, and those ready to seriously party have descended on the Electric Arena to worship at the alter of Josh Davis.

High: A storming rendition of the formidable Organ Donor sends the crowd into an absolute frenzy.

Low: A disengaged reception for the tracks off new album The Less You Know The Better, unknown to many of the Electric Arena revellers.

Quote of the set: Davis genuinely humbled by the reception he received - "This has been the best crowd of the whole tour".

Verdict: A stellar set from DJ Shadow. Performed from within a giant sphere which played host to mesmerising visual projections for the duration of the show, it was as much of a treat for the eyes as it was for the ears. It encapsulated the party atmosphere of Electric Picnic Friday - a standout gig of the day.

Stars: ****