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February 12, 2004

Elbow | Cast of Thousands | V2

By Colin Marshall

British rockers Elbow say they play "progressive rock without the solos." While the first half of that quote delighted me, the second half induced a wave of crushing disappointment.

February 12, 2004

Probot | Probot | Southern Lord

By Travis Hunter

Dave Grohl of Nirvana and Foo Fighters spent a few years putting together an album's worth of metal tunes, then recruited such all-stars as Lemmy from Motorhead, Cronos from Venom and Max Calavera of Sepultura to provide...

February 12, 2004

Belle & Sebastian | Fans Only | Matador

By Michael Drew

Glasgow-bred Belle & Sebastian have produced a movie soundtrack, several EPs and six noteworthy albums, including last year's Dear Catastrophe Waitress.

February 5, 2004

Documentaries that Dominate

By Glenn Heath

The last few years have brought a resurgence of documentary films to the forefront of national attention. "Bowling for Columbine" in 2002 and "Spellbound," "Capturing the Friedmans" and "Winged Migration" this past year ...

February 5, 2004

Give my Regards

By Jessica Jardine

As another extension of the documentary boom resonating through many a film circle, UCSB Arts & Lectures and the Santa Barbara International Film Festival have teamed up to offer "The Truth of Nonfiction: A Panel Discuss...

February 5, 2004

STILL to WATCH

By Brenna Boyce

As the Santa Barbara International Film Festival nears its end, there are still plenty of films to see and celebrities to stalk. Here is a short list of what is still to come and what should be worth your valuable time a...

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.