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April 12, 2001

Saint Etienne | Interlude | Subpop

By Andy Sywak

Let’s face it: B-side albums are pretty problematic. While the Pumpkins’ Pisces Iscariot and R.E.M.’s Dead Letter Office do have their moments, they don’t quite measure up to the a-side releases. ...

April 12, 2001

Cappadonna | The Yin and the Yang | Epic

By Trey Clark

Capadonna is a lucky guy. He got out of jail in 1995 and immediately joined the Wu-Tang Clan, even appearing on the cover (and about half of the tracks) of Ghost Face Killah’s Ironman album. He put out his first so...

April 12, 2001

Old 97’s | Satellite Rides | Elektra

By Joseph Martinez

So I picked up this disc to review out of a stack of great prospects because my friend from Reno likes the band, and it’s her birthday on Sunday. I figured to kill two birds: Review a good album and then give it to...

April 12, 2001

Atom & His Package | Redefining Music | Hopeless Records

By Mohann G. Mann Artsweek Music Critic

This nice Jewish boy from the East Coast is continuing the nerd-rock phenomenon that is sweeping across the video arcades and Java Jones-esque coffee shops of this great pocket-protector country of ours. No longer is it ...

April 12, 2001

DJ Die | Through the Eyes | Full Cycle

By John Syquia

DJ Die’s Through the Eyes is the latest release in a series from the Full Cycle label. This two-disc set includes tracks from Die himself, as well as from his other Full Cycle labelmates. The Full Cycle label compr...

April 12, 2001

Rocket From the Crypt | Group Sounds | Vagrant

By DJ FatKid

Six men. Fifteen minutes of fame. A vast multitude of different labels. One esoteric ’70s proto-punk reference. Count it down, baby, and you get Rocket From the Crypt, formerly the next big punk band, currently one...

April 12, 2001

KCSB Top 10 Singles for 4.10.01

By Matt Kawamura

Playlist reads: artist – song – label 1. Breakestra – “Remember Who You Are” – Stones Throw 2. Saul Williams – “Penny for a Thought” – Ozone 3. L.A. Symphony &#...

April 5, 2001

Interview: Douglas Adams

By Brendan Buhler

The bestselling author of The Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy talks to Artsweek about life, the universe, and parrots.

April 5, 2001

FIlm Review: “The Tailor of Panama”

By Andy Sywak

His name is Osnard. Andy Osnard. An arrogant yet sly British spy with a taste for liquor, fine linen suits, and nymphomaniac diplomats in skirts. He picks safes, drives nice cars and is oh so charming. Of course, there i...

April 5, 2001

Straight To Video Classics: “The Perfect Tenant”

By Trey Clark

I’ve gotten thousands of letters from aspiring straight-to-video filmmakers asking for promotion and advice. I give them a big middle finger when it comes to promotion; you gotta prove classic status before I even ...

April 5, 2001

Theater Review: “Nasty with a Twist”

By Julie Kraim

This coming weekend, the MultiCultural Drama Company presents “Nasty with a Twist,” an adults-only theater presentation that addresses issues like government corruption, racism and pornographic nastiness. &#8...

April 5, 2001

Film Review: “Bittersweet Motel”

By Eric Lister

“Do you have to be on drugs to listen to Phish?” asks the cameraman. “No.” It’s where all those sloppily dressed kids that don’t know how to brush their hair go. The sprightly young ma...

April 5, 2001

Various Artists | Def Jux Presents … | Def Jux

By Trey Clark

It’s been about three years since we last heard from Company Flow. Back in ’97 it dropped Funcrusher Plus, then in ’98 it dropped the “End To End Burners” 12″, and in ’99 it drop...

April 5, 2001

Semisonic | All About Chemistry | MCA

By Collin Mitchell

This is just embarrassing. Rather, it’s unfortunate. All About Chemistry acts as a sober reminder of the effects that ego, money and time can have on a band. Semisonic, or more specifically, lead singer Dan Wilson,...

April 5, 2001

Big Bud | Late Night Blues | Good Looking

By John Syquia

No, it’s not the latest from Cypress Hill, but rather another quality album from LTJ Bukem’s Good Looking Records. Big Bud is another fine addition to the label’s catalog of unique drum ‘n’ ...

March 8, 2001

Interview: John Digweed

By Jenne Raub

If the name John Digweed doesn’t mean anything to you, go rummage around your CD collection for a while and unearth the copy of Trainspotting we all know you’re lugging around. (If you don’t have a copy...