| Vol XXXV No. 89 |
Tuesday, February 12, 2002 |
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STD smooth their sound without losing their edge
By SAM DERHEIMER
Assistant Scene Editor
 Pop is such a nasty word. Especially in the world of emo. It invokes low groans and exaggerated sighs of assumed disgust. It's sort of that invisible line you dare never cross least you experience the same fate as Green Day. ... [more]
Cracker fall short of their usual standards
By JOE LARSON
Scene Music Critic
Forever, Cracker's fifth studio release continues their roots-rock tradition coupling blues-based guitar riffs with their patented lyrical wit. This album explores a more mellow vibe than their previous efforts, but still mainly sticks to the solid rock 'n' roll base Cracker ... [more]
Complex, layered composition defines Come Down
By LIAM FERRELL
Scene Music Critic
Let It Come Down is Spiritualized's follow-up to the critically acclaimed and masterful 1997 album Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space. This past album was a landmark in the career of J. Spaceman (a.k.a. Jason Pierce) and company, with ... [more]
Indie star Ani DiFranco to play South Bend
By MAUREEN SMITHE
Scene Music Critic
Opening up her Winter 2002 tour Feb. 19 at South Bend's Morris Performing Arts Center, Ani DiFranco proves once again that her fan base extends beyond big cities and urban meccas. Her grassroots origin grew out of Buffalo, NY, when she ... [more]
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