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"Top Five B-Sides/Cover Albums"
By Ryan P. Gallagher
complete B-Sides
B-Sides and Rarities
-Cake
Eudora
Noise Floor
New Moon
"Top Five Short-Lived Televison
Undeclared
Greg the Bunny
Freaks and Geek,s
2. Mystery Science Theater 3000
1. Arrested Development
"Top Five Musical Davids"
By Chris LaFuria
King David
David Gilmour
David Crosby
David 13rubeck
1. David Bowie
A Quick Look
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By Ryan P. Gallagher
Chris LaFurla
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-The Get up Kids
-Bright Eyes
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The Darjeeling Limited
Director and co-writer: Wes Anderson
Wes Anderson prepares to wow audiences again with
the debut of his newest project, "The Darjeeling
Limited." Adrien Brody teams up with Anderson's
veteran actors, Owen Wilson and Jason
Schwartzman, as three brothers attempt to fmd them
selves on a journey of bondage, but end up stranded
in the desert with 11 suitcases, a printer, and a lami
nating machine. Anderson directs and co-writes this
epic adventure alongside of an all-star cast including
Anjelica Huston, Natalie Portman, and Bill Murray.
Much success has been achieved from his former
films The Royal Tennenbaums, The Life Aquatic, and
more. If you are a fan of Wes, then make your way
to the theaters Sept. 29.
Public Enem
By Eric Holman
staff writer
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For those unfamiliar with Chuck D, the pioneer front
man of Public Enemy, you're probably thinking it's an
understatement to compare him to the rock legends The
Rolling Stones. But in case there are readers who do not
know of Public Enemy, allow this review to help refresh
your memory.
Public Enemy is a group composed of several com
rades, with Chuck D. as the leader and Flavor Flay (yes,
the VHI reality star) as the group's comic relief. But do
not mistake Flav's reputation as clownlike. During the late
80s and early 90s, Public Enemy dominated the hip-hop
scene with classic politically charged records such as "It
Takes A Million Nations..." and "Fear of the Black
Planet." With angry hits like, "Fight the Power," "Rebel
Without a Pause," and "Shut 'Em Down," no doubt P.E.
has made history, not only musically, but also to help
change the outlook on racist reality. So just like the
Rolling Stones, Public Enemy has challenged the govern
ment with protest anthems and had many listeners gaining
knowledge while also dancing and rocking their heads to
the good music driven by powerful beats.
Another big comparison between both groups is both
P.E. and Rolling Stones had staying power for today's
music and proves to stand strong for twenty years. But
while the Rolling Stones celebrate 45 years together,
Public Enemy celebrates their 20th year by releasing their
long-winded tenth album titled, "How You Sell Soul to a
Soulless People Who Sold Their Soul???"
The album starts off with the title track and it has every
thing needed in an essential Public Enemy track. The
banging drums, the funky guitar rhythm, the off-key horn
sample in the beginning, the rising chants of "SOUL
POWER!" and Chuck D.'s booming minister-like bari
tone which spits out truthful words have many people
comparing the work to the "reincarnated Malcolm X."
Saying messages that his group's music is considered "too
dirty for The Source Power 30" but "too clean for 30-year
olds who wanna be 16," there is no doubt Chuck's mes
sage is keeping it true rather than "keeping it real."
The second track, "Black is Back" has a hard rock-rap
style that hasn't been done so originally since the circa
`King of Rock' Run-D.M.C. days. Chuck's voice matches
the essence of the loud electric .uitars, as he nearl
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Did You Know... 9/11 Edition:
-Jimmy Eat World changed the name of their album from "Bleed
American" to "Jimmy Eat World" out of respect for the victims.
-Ryan Adams filmed a video for "New York, New York" on Sept.
7, 2001 in front of the twin towers and it became the anthem for
9/11.
-System of a Down changed the lyrics from "When Americans
deserve to die" to "When angels deserve die" in the song "Chop
Suey."
I'm Not There
Director and co-writer: Todd Haynes
I'm Not There is the latest attempt at portraying folk
singer Bob Dylan's life of living to the fullest.
However, this is no documentary. This is not a record
ing of a famous Dylan concert. This is a film that is
going where basically no one has gone before. Seven
different actors, including Christian Bale, Cate
Blanchett, and Heath Ledger, each represent a different
aspect of the singer's life. Todd Haynes directs and co
writes this creative masterpiece and awaits feedback
from the public on the newest and most artistic way of
viewing Dylan's life and career. The film will be
released Nov. 27.
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By Ryan P. Gallagher
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A brawl at the VMAs last Sunday between Motly Crue drummer
Tommy Lee and rock artist Kid Rock erupted during Alica Keys' per
formance of "Freedom 90. - Lee had been visiting Sean "Diddy" Combs
when Rock returned to his seat next to Combs. According to witnesses
standing by, Rock ignored the presence of Lee while Lee proceded to
antagonize him and get in his face. Rock sent a backhand to Lee's face,
and as the drummer attempted a retaliation hit, a se:ond, heavier blow
was exchanged from Rock to Lee. The short fight was immediately bro
ken up by what was thought to be a security guard.
Rock received a misdemeanor battery for the assault but was allowed
to walk out of the ceremony unescorted. Lee was taken by security, but
was later seen party-hopping with magician Criss Angel.
Both men are ex-husbands of actress Pamela Anderson, and reasons
for the disruption remain known only to those involved. However, this is
not the first incident between the two. In November of 2006, Rock
allegedly kick a door down after the Billboard Music Awards, in an
attempt to find Lee.
Rock could face up to six months in jail from this recent event, how
ever it is very unlikely according to the officer on the scene.
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screams while he brags, "I don't wear throwbacks/cause
I'm a throwback!" The third track, quoted above, is the
debut single for the album as Flavor Flay talks the same
exact talk he used for the intro of their 1987 debut, "Public
Enemy #l." It doesn't take away the heat of the firing
track, it in fact adds more flames as the song ends up so
hot, that it's actually a cold splash to the face of ignorance.
Flay shows up for more songs on the album and
received solos of his own, including Beastie Boys' "Brass
Monkey" sampling "Col-Leepin'" in which he exclaimed
he's "Leepin'! Leepin'! Stone cold leepin' !" Flay doesn't
take away from the musical high he provided on funky
"Flavor Man," which was also on his solo debut album.
"Sex, Drugs, and Violence" has a creepy chorus, which
includes kids singing in a nursery rhyme fashion about
how rappers who "kill and thieve" are often times make
believe. Also, in that song, Chuck D. tells a story about a
rapper who was shot and how the murderer was never
found. It seemed appropriate for the self-proclaimed The
Teacher KRS-One to also show up and rap some priceless
wisdom that would be far worth the $lO.OO or more for the
album.
Overall, this shows how Public Enemy could make a
classic album even to this day. Even the slower and dark
er songs, such as "Can You Hear Me Now" and "Long and
Winding Road," make the group's message that much
deeper. "How You Sell Soul to a Soulless People Who
Sold Their Soul???" is recommend for hardcore P.E. fans,
hip-hop heads, and for those unfamiliar with P.E. alike.
This album definitely brings the hardcore vibes as they
welcome you into their "Terrordome" circa 2007.
Peter Seeger: The Power of Song
Director: Jim Brown
Pete Seeger: The Power of Song follows one of the
most instrumental folk musicians of the early folk
era. Seeger has accomplished many things in his
career, from his rendition of "Turn, Turn, Turn" to his
childrens' book Abiyoyo. Seeger was most recog
nized for his dislike in Bob Dylan's release "Highway
61 Revisited." At the Newport Folk Festival in 1964,
Seeger was supposedly the one who tried to pull the
plug on Dylan, despite his rising popularity. The film
follows such musicians as Dylan and Bruce
Springsteen, who have been loyal supporters of
Seeger.
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