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Vol XXXV No. 74

Tuesday, January 22, 2002

  The death of rap and other musical observations
Sam Derheimer
Assistant Scene Editor

So it's the beginning of a new year. And this is the first music spread of 2002. Ah, the possibilities. It's tempting at this point to attempt to foretell the acts that will dominate the music scene this coming year, as ... [more]


Weezer headlines diverse rock show
By TOM O'CONNELL
Scene Music Critic

Early last month in Kalamazoo, Mich. three very different bands played to a sold-out crowd of almost 10,000. Jimmy Eat World, Tenacious D and Weezer —in the middle of their small cities tour — were all promoting their recent albums. ... [more]


Adams, Williams demonstrate worth in Gold
By SEAN T. McLAUGHLIN
Scene Music Critic

Ryan Adams and Lucinda Williams record under the same label, Lost Highway Records, and are widely considered two of the best songwriters in contemporary American music. Luckily, both decided to end their respective tours together at the Riviera Theater in Chicago ... [more]