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Vol XXXIII No. 98

Tuesday, March 7, 2000

  Let us say `Ughhh — Long live rap music'
Todd Callais
Scene music critic

When I read Andrew Jones' article two weeks ago about music at ND dances and on the radio, I was shocked and dismayed by the inconsistency of his opinions. It seems hypocritical to criticize rap while praising the Red Hot Chili ... [more]


Bands at Stepan show are `decent,' varied
Vertical Horizon & Stroke 9 perform to an interesting mix of concert-goers
COREY HARTMANN
Scene Movie Critic

From Notre Dame Students to high schoolers, everyone at Stepan Center on March 1 seemed to enjoy themselves. Vertical Horizon and Stroke 9 held a concert that helped people put faces to the performers of those songs they always hear on ... [more]


A shy Mr. `Misery' delights Chicago crowd
CHRISTOPHER McGOVERN
Scene Music Critic

Elliott Smith's music has always been a study in contradictions. His songs are beautiful and emotional, yet the lyrics are stark and depressing. Even his happier songs usually have a sad twist to them. This trend of contradiction remained apparent throughout ... [more]