Artsweek

February 5, 2004

Incubus | A Crow Left of the Murder | Epic

By Brenna Boyce

Incubus's lead singer, Brandon Boyd, is a highly attractive individual. That being said, it seems that he was blessed in the looks department rather than the musical genius one.

February 5, 2004

The Special Goodness | Land Air Sea | Epitaph

By Colin Marshall

During Weezer's hiatus in the late 1990s, drummer Patrick Wilson's ennui motivated him to form the Special Goodness, a side-project featuring himself on vocals and guitar with Moth's Atom Willard drumming.

February 5, 2004

Ani diFranco | Educated Guess | Righteous Babe

By Eve Aston

On Educated Guess, Ani diFranco makes a radical change from the sound of her other recent albums. The influence of the singer's split from her husband and long-time sound engineer is reflected in both the lyrics and the ...

February 5, 2004

The Walkmen | Bows and Arrows | Record Collection

By Shade Remelin Tarkan

Immediately noticeable on the Walkmen's second release is the warmth of sound. While not completely shaken, the stark landscape of their debut has been replaced by something rich and inviting.

February 5, 2004

KCSB Top Ten

By system

1) The Wrens | The Meadowlands | Absolutely Kosher 2) The Unicorns | Who Will Cut Our Hair When We're Gone? | Alien8 3) Grouch and Eligh | No More Greener Grasses | Legendary Music

January 29, 2004

Viva la Film Fest

By Glenn Heath Staff Writer Brenna Boyce and Drew Mackie Staff Writer

Once again, the cinematic stars have aligned, opening up the fast-paced universe of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Starting tomorrow, Jan. 30 through Sunday, Feb. 8, lower State Street will play host to a...

January 29, 2004

On your mark, get set… GO!

By Jessica Jardine

Don't be surprised if, over the next week and a half, you happen to see a number of sweaty, panic-stricken students dressed in oversized, red T-shirts, lugging camera equipment all over Santa Barbara.

January 29, 2004

Dizzee Rascal | Boy in da Corner | Matador

By Brenna Boyce

It seems like all that a hip hop artist must do in order to gain acclaim these days is to talk about something besides bitches, cars and money.

January 29, 2004

Gift of Gab | Fourth Dimensional Rocketships Going Up | Quannum Projects

By Shade Falcon Remelin

Blackalicious' last full-length Blazing Arrow gave birth to what was undoubtedly the most uplifting song of the summer of '02, the expansive jazz-funk infused "First in Flight."

January 29, 2004

Air | Talkie Walkie | Astralwerks

By Drew Atkins

On the eve of their first tour, Air commented that the venues they performed in should be prepped in advance by covering the floors with mattresses and turning on soft colored lighting.

January 22, 2004

Long, Sweet December

By Jessica Jardine

There doesn't seem to be much room in indie rock these days for bands of the more literate nature. Take the success of dancey, post-punk inspired bands like Hot Hot Heat or the Rapture and their howl-on-the-dance-floor s...

January 22, 2004

Monster | Unleashing the Monster

By Glenn Heath

Prostitute and murderer Aileen Wournos wants to be president of the United States. Or so she says one night to her lover, Selby Wall, in Patty Jenkins' debut film "Monster."

January 22, 2004

Kelis | Tasty | Star Trak

By Colin Marshall

Brought to stardom by legendary production team the Neptunes, R&B singer-songwriter Kelis Rogers is back with Tasty, her third and most elaborate album to date.

January 22, 2004

Along Came Polly | The Ferret Stays In The Picture

By Aaron Vaccaro

Oh, the picturesque romantic honeymoon: flying to a secluded island with a new bride or groom, lounging on white sandy beaches, swimming in crystal clear waters, catching one's spouse making whoopee with the French scuba...

January 22, 2004

Welcome to Jack-O-Land

By Drew Mackie

How about Michael Jackson, fallen superstar, purported kiddiediddler and the 21st century's incarnation of the boogeyman? I think that about nails it.

January 22, 2004

The Mr. T Experience | Yesterday Rules | Lookout!

By Alex Scordelis

Lonely hearts and lovelorn souls rejoice! The Mr. T Experience, godfathers of the East Bay pop-punk scene, have released Yesterday Rules, their 10th studio album of brainy pop songs for the broken-hearted.