Artsweek

February 27, 2003

Fischerspooner | #1 | Capitol

By Sara Ferracone

There is a great reward waiting for anyone who checks their bias at the door and just listens.

February 27, 2003

Meanest Man Contest | Merit | Plug Research

By Mr. Bell

I was brainwashed by the Meanest Man Contest last year. Obsessed, really. My psychotherapist prescribed ragtime music, which was supposed to squander a relapse, should more tracks be manufactured.

February 20, 2003

Old School | School is in Session

By Jessica Jardine

It's not often that bottom-feeding college entertainment journalists receive phone calls from high-powered film studios begging to wine and dine them, screen advance copies of upcoming films and hold an open panel discus...

February 20, 2003

Less than Sublime

By Alex Scordelis

Over the past few years, Sublime has unofficially and posthumously become the house band for I.V. parties. But just because the sounds of Sublime perfectly compliment your keg tappin' and bowl packin' lifestyle does not ...

February 20, 2003

The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek | Wrestle with the Trestle

By Sara Smith

The play, written by Naomi Wallace and directed by UCSB graduate student Kate Yust Al-Shamma, revolves around five characters plagued by the pains of waiting for change to occur in their lives. Each character experiences...

February 20, 2003

Baxter Dury | Len Parrot’s Memorial Lift | Rough Trade

By Owen Salisbury Staff Writer

Too whimsical to be trip hop, too lively to be shoegazer, Baxter Dury's debut album Len Parrot's Memorial Lift is a gentle lo-fi album that could be used medicinally to relieve anxiety. At once psychedelic and unashamedl...

February 20, 2003

Various Artists | We’re A Happy Family – A Tribute to the Ramones | Columbia

By Monique Sherman

There have been so many tribute albums dedicated to the Ramones that it has become tricky to keep track of them all. Though they are now credited as punk pioneers, the musical homage thus far amounts to lame renditions t...

February 20, 2003

KCSB Top Ten Week ending 2/20/03

By Mr. Bell

February 13, 2003

Working With Wonka

By Jessica Jardine

Talking to Mel Stuart is like chancing upon the grandpa you always wished you had. That is, if your grandpa had directed one of the most imaginative and highly whacked out films ever made, "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Fa...

February 13, 2003

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days | Forget This Movie in 10 Days

By Lara Bradshaw

How to lose a guy in 10 days. Hmmm...more like how to be a raving lunatic, but - granted you look like Kate Hudson and put tampons in your man's closet - totally get away with it. Does she lose the guy in 10 days?

February 13, 2003

The Coup Rally, Riot and Rhyme

By Kevin Fink

Valentine's Day. What a miraculous consumerist debacle of a holiday, eh? Beyond the swooning Barry White-fest that Friday will likely bring about, this weekend marks an important statement of peace being made by concerne...

February 13, 2003

50 Cent | Get Rich or Die Tryin’ | Interscope

By Alex Scordelis

Gangsta rap drives by... err, I mean, rides again! If you've been longing for the sound of cocking and shooting gats being used as percussion in songs, then grab a four-tay and pick up 50 Cent's debut Get Rich or Die Try...

February 13, 2003

Massive Attack | 100th Window | Virgin

By Monique Sherman

There's the kind of music that instantly draws one in. Immediately, you're an uberfan who plays the album on repeat until a roommate threatens to annihilate your sound system. Then there's music that sneaks up on you.

February 13, 2003

KCSB Top Ten Week ending 2/13/03

By Mr. Bell

February 6, 2003

Add a Little Spice to Make Things Nice

By Jessica Jardine

Pepper is signed to Volcom Entertainment and consists of Bret Bollinger on bass and vocals, KaleoWassman on guitar and vocals, and Yesod Williams on drums. Their "Kona-dub-rock," as it's been coined, melts'80s influences...

February 6, 2003

Tummy Turning Toons

By Drew Mackie

What noise does a bunny rabbit make as it flies through a running jet engine? What about a beaver wearing construction boots stomping out the flaming carcass of formerly cute she-skunk?