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Vol XXXIV No. 115

Tuesday, April 3, 2001

  Review: Ben Harper
By TOM OGORZALEK
Scene Music Critic

Over the past five years, Ben Harper has established himself as one of the most charismatic and soulful musicians to make an appearance on pop radio. Perhaps he's the only one, yes? At any rate, he has developed a large and ... [more]


Review: Tortoise
By CHRIS YUNT
Scene Music Critic

Perhaps the title of Tortoise's latest album, Standards, optimistically suggests the future of popular music to come. Or maybe it's somewhat of a band mission statement as Tortoise continues to push the envelope of musical innovation to just within reach of ... [more]


RUN-DMC is back
By BRIAN KORNMANN
Scene Music Critic

There are not many bands in the music industry, particularly within the hip-hop circle, that can remain successful for nearly 20 years. Then again, RUN-DMC has never been just another hip-hop band. From its major label debut in 1983, RUN-DMC has ... [more]