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Glory Be the Jam Band

April 18, 2003 by

Behind the studded belts of indie rock and the bling bling of hip hop lies a smiling, overly relaxed posse of music lovers. These fans, often trademarked unfairly with long, not-so-clean hair and an a...
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Spirited Away | When Ariel Just Don’t Cut it No Mo’

April 18, 2003 by

"Spirited Away" entertains, mystifies and - at least for the duration of the film - allows the viewer to recall how the world looked through a child's eyes.
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American Hi-Fi | The Art of Losing | Island

April 18, 2003 by

The incessant rise of pop-rock, with its catchy beats and brain cell-killing lyrics, is an evil vacuum capable of sucking innocent bystanders into a world of corny adolescence.
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A.R.E. Weapons | s/t | Rough Trade Records

April 18, 2003 by

These guys dare to be hip. And they succeed because they're just a tad bit deranged - armed with refreshingly dynamic lyrics and a foul-mouthed fightin' spirit to pull it off.
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Moving Units | s/t | Rx RemedyDance Disaster Movement | We Are From Nowhere | Dim Mak

April 18, 2003 by

Moving Units is one band trying quite hard to learn everything they can. Having opened shows for the holy disco-punk trinity of the Rapture, Hot Hot Heat and Radio 4, they debut four songs (a prelude ...
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A Man Apart | At Least Give us an Arse Cheek

April 18, 2003 by

The only thing worse than seeing a predictable, paint-by-numbers action movie is seeing it and walking out confused. The audience expects "boom!" "bang!" "pow!" and some gratuitous plot involving some...
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Where Sweden and the Sand Meet

April 10, 2003 by

What has the average 12-year-old accomplished? Maybe making the club soccer team? Winning a few spelling bee trophies? Starring as Maria in "West Side Story"?
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Phonebooth | Please Hang Up and Try Again

April 10, 2003 by

Independent films have always had to rely on the strength of their stories to compete with Hollywood blockbusters. These smaller films have the advantage of being able to take more risks, experimentin...
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Make Way for the Merchants

April 10, 2003 by

"Like Herbie Hancock with an MPC" is how the Addict Merchants flatter themselves. And with good reason. The Merchants have become a live hip hop sensation, already rocking a few enthusiastic Santa Bar...
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Boy Sets Fire | Tomorrow Come Today | Wind-Up

April 10, 2003 by

Boy Sets Fire exhibits a teeming tempest of energy, emotion and raw intensity that swirls around like a monsoon-blizzard-hurricane-sandstorm all rolled into one hell of a force of nature. Unfortunatel...
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Fruit Bats | Mouthfuls | Sub Pop

April 10, 2003 by

The Fruit Bats spawn from the self-replicating record factory, Sub Pop. Mouthfuls is their second release that screams simplicity with lead singer Eric Johnson's gentle voice and lazy guitar putting t...
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Lagwagon | Blaze | Fat Wreck Chords

April 10, 2003 by

With bands like Blink-182 and Good Charlotte pumping out pop-punk like someone after a bad encounter with Jack in the Box, it's refreshing to know that after their last release five years ago, Lagwago...
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KCSB Top Ten

April 10, 2003 by

1) Hot Cross | A New Set of Lungs | Level Plane2) Aphex Twin | 26 Mixes for Cash | Warp3) Candies | Dense Waves Make Your Eyes Wider | Suiteside
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Artsweek Over Broadway

April 3, 2003 by

While the majority of Gauchos packed into clubs with titles like "La Boom" and "Papas and Beer" over Spring Break, Artsweek took a turn for all things geeky and visited every over-the-top theater majo...
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Laurel Canyon | McDormand Sparks Jay, Steals Movie

April 3, 2003 by

ust think of sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll thrown in with some existential burden and a cherry topping of conservatism and you have the makings of the new film "Laurel Canyon."
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