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Vol XXXV No. 11

Tuesday, September 11, 2001

  Final album marks Aaliyah's talent and growth
By ARIENNE THOMPSON
Scene Music Critic

Some things are worth the wait. Whether it's waiting for that first kiss as a middle-schooler or for that last final exam as a college senior, the splendor of anticipation so often enriches and enlightens the events and experiences of life. ... [more]


Comfort Eagle follows Cake's successful formula
By JOE LARSON
Scene Music Critic

Cake was first recognized for their heavy, guitar-riff driven single, "The Distance" off their 1996 release Fashion Nugget. The album, chock full of ascending bass lines and heavily distorted lead guitar riffs, gained the band a loyal underground following on college ... [more]


Outside influences help Crystal Method avoid slump
By DAVE FULTON
Scene Music Critic

While the current music scene in America bolds new frontiers by blending musical genres into a unique sound, there are still two things currently plaguing popular music today: boy bands and the sophomore slump. But where boy bands appear to be ... [more]