February 6, 2006 | Music Review: Fall Out Boy | After working for a college radio sta- tion for two years, I became one of the hardest critics to impress. You can only hear so many pop punk CDs before all the music blends together, and they all sound exactly the same. Fall Out Boy used to fit into that cate- gory. Keep in mind, I said, "used to." Their latest 2005 release, "From Under the Cork Tree" is a smooth blend of pop, punk and rock with a few samples of dance. This album leaves you with an end result that countless audiences are relating to and responding to by ripping "From Under the Cork Tree" off shelves across the world. The two singles, "Sugar, We're Going Down" and "Dance, Dance" both peaked into the Billboard Hot 100 Charts (Sugar, We're Going Down" in 2005 and "Dance, Dance" in 2006). Both songs have music videos on steady standard rotation on MTV, VHI1, and several other music television stations. Fall Out Boy is notorious for having great titles These Are Not The Greatest Shoes In The World, This Is A year and a half has passed since my purchase of a pair of Black and White Etnies, giving me ample time to wear the shoes in and put them through the tests of time. (rating out of 4) Comfort - 4/4. Etnies have proved to be very comfortable whether standing, sitting, walking, or running for any extended period of time. The shoes have a comfortable feel and fit. Appearance - 3/4. Etnies offer a wide vari- ety of color schemes making them appropriate for almost any wardrobe. My Etnies are black and accented by the trademark "E" in white. Etnies find the perfect balance between the "must keep clean" K-Swiss and the more flashy run- ning shoes of .. today. Their d subtle appearance Photo courtesy of Etnies.com fd ris Tlaadawsd~ “ai AdEALGC LAL and abstract catchy lyrics. For example, a sample lyric from their song, "Our Lawyer Made Us Change the Name of This Song So We Wouldn't Get Sued" (yes that's the complete title of the song) is, "We're only liars, but we're the § best/We're only good for the latest trends/We're only good cause you can have almost famous friends/Besides, we've got such good fashion sense." can almost feel that quote being put into instant messenger profiles across campus. The bottom line is that Fall Out Boy's "From Under the Cork Tree" is a huge improvement from past releas- es, and even if you never liked them or even heard of them, I believe you should just give this CD a lis ten. You can find it at almost every music store for a reasonable price. I highly suggest Fall Out Boy's "From Under the Cork Tree" for anyone who is a fan of Jimmy Eat World, Pennywise, NOFX, or any one who loves to have a good time and dance! -KAT SPECH adds to their appeal as the shoes don't require much mainte- nance avoiding the "look at me because I am shiny" attitude. Durability - 3/4. My Etnies have survived rough ly 500 days of use and have finally worn thin. Hole worn through the sides of my shoes reveal my socks. The soles have completely melted creating a smooth surface which barely grips the floor. Price - 4/4. When I purchased the shoes two years ago they retailed for about $60, modestly priced when compared to the majority of shoes found in retail shoe stores. Overall - 4/4 . I have worn this pair for many days and am in search for a new one, but I will not forget the relentless, tireless work these shoes put in for me. Their progress, their work, will leave a per- manent mark imprinted upon my brain for the all the sharp objects from which they protected me, the burns they received walking on hot pavement n a wildly recep- nal musicians ents si in summer, the frostbite they must have felt over the winters, the constant sprays of water, the many floods of puddles, the occa- sional mud puddle and the constant feeling of deprivation each time I removed them from my feet and put them to rest. - Amar Eshwar Ganti [A Komplex Review about a former teacher who had passed away. In true poetic spirit, Komplex responded with a poem about a The Classroom Lounge was bright on Friday, January 20. Not only was the sun shining through the windows, but the beautiful lyrics of Komplex, a poet/hip hop artist from Brooklyn, were bright in the ears of the audience. He has performed with notable hip hop acts, including Floetry. Originally from Jamaica, Komplex brought a brand of politically and culturally charged poetry to Penn State Delco. He opened his performance with "Put It to Music," a poem written for a friend to help him propose to his girlfriend. He soon opened up the floor for anyone who wished to read poetry of their own. The Lion's Eye's own Gerry Dungan(Senior/Journalism) stepped up and | read a poem entitled "69th Street Terminal" deceased loved one of his own. He then opened the stage again, and the audi- ence was treated to the poem/interpreta- tion team of Dungan Do Your Friends Say You Talk Too Much?! $10/hr plus commission and bonuses! Then Join Our Marketing Team! No Exp. Necessary; Only 3 Spots Left! Call Meg at 610-874-5000 ext. 241 and Matt Kelly(Sophomore/Liberal Arts). Dungan read a poem entitled "Checklist," which was acted out on the stage by Mr. Kelly. Komplex then took the stage again, and treated the audi- ence to some of his hip hop material. While his poetry was certainly passion- ate, Komplex took a particularly strong stab at the rap music scene when he giperformed one of his songs. The song's hook went "Come on, clap/come on, clap/if you love hip hop, then clap/ M8 come on, clap/I love hip hop but I don't like rap." Komplex is disgusted with the rap music scene, and believes that —— "Lil' Kim needs to be put to sleep." He feels that all rap- pers are one in the same, and they bring nothing new or interesting to the genre. However, he is most displeased with rap music because he feels it is degrading, especial- ly towards women. He illustrated this point with another hip hop song, this one about powerful women. After the performance, Komplex stated that he tries to reach a universal audience. When asked if his music and poetry apply only to the black community, he responded "Absolutely not. Music transcends race and religion." -David Patrick Niven Hardison Photo By: David Patrick Niven Hardison
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