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Vol XXXV No. 99

Tuesday, February 26, 2002

  Ramone stays `fast and furious' to the very end
By SEAN McLAUGHLIN
Scene Music Critic

On April 4, 2001, Joey Ramone succumbed to a six-year battle with lymphatic cancer, and America lost one of her true rock 'n' roll saviors. A staple of New York City's legendary CBGB's, the Ramones released their debut album in 1976. ... [more]


Chris Isaak finally finds the right formula
By JOE LARSON
Scene Music Critic

Chris Isaak has been churning out smooth, moody surf songs since his arrival on the music scene in the late '80s. His songs ooze emotion and the sultry videos he continues to flaunt back up the vibe of his music. On ... [more]


White Stripes take minimalist approach too far
By LIAM FARRELL
Scene Music Critic

It may have taken longer than expected, but the anti-boy band/anti-Britney/anti-marketed pop music movement has begun. Along with a new legion of singer/songwriters and bands such as the Strokes, minimalist artists reminiscent of underground '60s rock and early punk music have ... [more]