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Vol XXXIII No. 88

Tuesday, February 22, 2000

  Mann and Magnolia are a perfect match
By TIMOTHY COLLINS
Scene Music Critic

Movie soundtracks today seem to just capitalize off of a few old hit singles and some big name artists to sell copies. Rarely does a soundtrack come along that fully capture the essence, mood and feeling of a film. But Paul ... [more]


Don't make us say `Uhhh' anymore
Andrew Jones
Scene music critic

As a sophomore I have fortunately retired from dorm parties, yet I can't escape from attending gatherings that occur in honor of a dorm formal, O'Neill Hall's Mardi Gras or other functions such as West Quad Formal. Don't get me wrong ... [more]


Follow-up soundtrack is mediocre
By ROBERT CALLEROS
Scene Music Critic

It's Friday!" Actually it's the Next Friday. Ice Cube is back with the movie sequel and another soundtrack in hopes of getting those booties bouncing and those heads ringing again. With as many big name artists contributing to the follow-up soundtrack ... [more]


Burnside's blues are a hidden treasure
By JAMES SCHUYLER
Scene Music Critic

Although now still playing at the age of 73, R.L. Burnside's music did not receive much attention at all till his signing with Fat Possum records in the early 90s. Although he has been playing pure delta blues since the 50s, ... [more]