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Artists give Dylan the blues

By K James Sward · Thursday, April 10,2003 12 a.m.

Twelve contemporary blues artists covering songs off of Bob Dylan's 1966 masterpiece rock album, Blues on Blonde on Blonde? I admit that if any artist were to deserve some kind of homage paid to him or her, it would be Dylan, but at the same time, these are obscure, contemporary blues artists. The majority of the album uses bass and drums played by the rhythm section of blues band Double Trouble, Tommy Shannon and Chris Layton. The album liner notes lend no explanation as to why Dylan deserves a tribute album at this particular time.

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EA pro baseball game earns MVP

By -Mitch Nelson · Thursday, April 10,2003 12 a.m.

With baseball season starting up, it is only fitting that we take a look at Electronic Art's "MVP Baseball 2003." This game is leagues above its predecessor "Triple Play," and features baseball teams from the minors up to the bigs. One of the revamped options is the pitching mode, which allows for more controlled choice of location, speed and type of pitch. The game lacks precise defensive controls, but the new base-running and hitting features make up for the game's shortcomings.

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Compilation contains the best

By Jessica Halverson and Jesscia Halverson · Thursday, April 10,2003 12 a.m.

If you're a punk fan and The Clash didn't change the way you hear music, hang your mohawk in shame. When there was nothing in the States, the band tore out of Britain with an infusion of substance or fury on the airwaves, taking a three-chord spitfire genre and making it complex, even more meaningful and incendiary. The Clash is to white revolutionaries and the world what Public Enemy is to the black population.

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Stripes' latest boasts bigger, better sound

By -Alec Toombs · Thursday, April 10,2003 12 a.m.

The White Stripes have made their triumphant return after the breakthrough success of White Blood Cells with the infinitely entertaining, Elephant. The album, recorded in just two weeks at a London studio equipped with little more than an eight-track and other archaic recording duds, is a rollicking gem.

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The 'future' is in your DVD player

By Evan Ross · Thursday, April 10,2003 12 a.m.

During the late '90s, the fad on network television was animated programming. One of these shows was "Futurama," Matt Groening's follow-up program to "The Simpsons," The first season of this over-looked show was released onto DVD, and it is well worth preserving. "Futurama" is about Fry, a 20th century pizza boy who is accidentally frozen for one thousand years. In the future, he is hired on by his descendant's delivery service. Despite the outrageous premise, the show could be one of the funniest, and surprisingly tender, programs on television.

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Shorter validates his work

By Seth Forster · Thursday, April 10,2003 12 a.m.

Post-bop and fusion saxophonist Wayne Shorter's latest release, Alegría, though not a compilation, may be a good introduction for those unfamiliar with his work. Rather than displaying the extremes, it seems to be a culmination of his years of moving around stylistically. The range of the compositions is subtle enough to maintain focus when moving from the soundtrackish "Serenata" to the Latin jazz of "Vendiento Alegria." Though there aren't many elements of his earlier fusion, fellow Weather Report member and percussionist Alex Acuna appears on the album, adding authenticity to the Latin vibe.

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Trading money and canned goods for local music

By Jennifer Mehalik · Thursday, April 10,2003 12 a.m.

Tonight isn't a typical Thursday night. Though people will be going out for their live music fix, something different is happening in the Bloomington music scene. As always, bar and club owners want as many patrons as possible, but tonight, Hoosier Hills Food Bank and Union Board's Live From Bloomington committee share a stake in how many people go out. Live From Bloomington's Club Night, a CD release party, will saturate several local venues and all proceeds from tonight's concerts go to the Hoosier Hills Food Bank.

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'Red Dragon' a waste for DVD buyers

By -Alec Toombs · Thursday, April 10,2003 12 a.m.

Brett Ratner surprised many with "Red Dragon" this past fall. The director's previous efforts ("Money Talks" and "Rush Hour") were fairly lame, though "Rush Hour 2" was an entertaining improvement over its predecessor and "Family Man" was a deftly crafted comedic drama. But who knew this guy was capable of taking on Hannibal Lecter and actually winning? If only the DVD itself were half as successful.

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Anti-war flick finally released

By Jack M. Silverstein and Jack Silverstein · Thursday, April 10,2003 12 a.m.

Originally set for release in fall 2001, "The Quiet American" was one of many films delayed in fear of a Sept. 11 backlash. While the film does carry an anti-American sentiment concerning our war and foreign policies, the message is conveyed so subtly and brilliantly that one hardly even realizes the implications of its meaning. Like the quiet American character played by Brendan Fraser, "The Quiet American" is a film that hides its true identity initially, slowly revealing it as the film progresses.

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What a dude wants

By -Alec Toombs · Thursday, April 10,2003 12 a.m.

The world we're living in right now is certainly a ridiculous one. Soldiers -- men, women, husbands, wives, fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, cousins, friends and even children (If you can't legally have a drink here in the great, old U.S. of A, you're still a child in my book.) are fighting a commerce fueled war in Iraq, and for what? So we can sit on our fat, predominantly ignorant, all-American rumps watching stupefyingly bad reality television and pinning hopes on cheaper prices at the gas pump.

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Live from Bloomington compilation breathes diversity

By Amy Oringer and Amy Orringer · Thursday, April 10,2003 12 a.m.

Anyone who ever doubted the strength of the Bloomington music scene obviously hasn't been listening hard enough. Although a few of the songs on the CD fall short of the standards set by the outstanding tracks on the disc, the great tunes certainly outweigh the less-than-pleasing songs. This is one CD that will leave you with that rare warm, fuzzy feeling you get only from listening to young talent destined to leave their mark on the industry.

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Digging for locally grow music

By Stacey Palevsky · Thursday, April 10,2003 12 a.m.

When I have free time and a fresh paycheck, my favorite indulgence is a trip to the record store. Every time I pass through the entrance to Tracks or Borders, my mind begins to churn out the mental list of approximately 246 CDs I want to get next. But sometimes I'm tempted to forget what friends have recommended to me, or what I just read in Rolling Stone. Sometimes I'm in the mood to buy a CD by a local Bloomington musician of whom I've never even heard a soundbite, just because it's fun to expand my collection.

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Trading money and canned goods for local music

By Jennifer Mehalik · Wednesday, April 9,2003 3:03 p.m.

Tonight isn't a typical Thursday night. Though people will be going out for their live music fix, something different is happening in the Bloomington music scene. As always, bar and club owners want as many patrons as possible, but tonight, Hoosier Hills Food Bank and Union Board's Live From Bloomington committee share a stake in how many people go out. Live From Bloomington's Club Night, a CD release party, will saturate several local venues and all proceeds from tonight's concerts go to the Hoosier Hills Food Bank.

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Digging for locally grow music

By Stacey Palevsky · Wednesday, April 9,2003 2:05 p.m.

When I have free time and a fresh paycheck, my favorite indulgence is a trip to the record store. Every time I pass through the entrance to Tracks or Borders, my mind begins to churn out the mental list of approximately 246 CDs I want to get next. But sometimes I'm tempted to forget what friends have recommended to me, or what I just read in Rolling Stone. Sometimes I'm in the mood to buy a CD by a local Bloomington musician of whom I've never even heard a soundbite, just because it's fun to expand my collection.

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What a dude wants

By -Alec Toombs · Wednesday, April 9,2003 2:04 p.m.

The world we're living in right now is certainly a ridiculous one. Soldiers -- men, women, husbands, wives, fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, cousins, friends and even children (If you can't legally have a drink here in the great, old U.S. of A, you're still a child in my book.) are fighting a commerce fueled war in Iraq, and for what? So we can sit on our fat, predominantly ignorant, all-American rumps watching stupefyingly bad reality television and pinning hopes on cheaper prices at the gas pump.

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'Wind Waker' blows away the competition

By David Antognoli · Wednesday, April 9,2003 2:02 p.m.

The latest chapter in the stellar Zelda series, "The Wind Waker," manages to live up to its hype and earn a position next to the other great Zelda titles. Adhering to the successful game mechanics of 1998's "Ocarina of Time," "Wind Waker" doesn't introduce much new. This time around, Link can stick close to walls to traverse narrow areas, crawl ala "Metal Gear Solid" and even grab the weapons of fallen foes. But these new abilities don't disrupt a feel remarkably similar to "Ocarina." The most striking difference between "Wind Waker" and its brethren is its unique style of graphics.

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EA pro baseball game earns MVP

By -Mitch Nelson · Wednesday, April 9,2003 2 p.m.

With baseball season starting up, it is only fitting that we take a look at Electronic Art's "MVP Baseball 2003." This game is leagues above its predecessor "Triple Play," and features baseball teams from the minors up to the bigs. One of the revamped options is the pitching mode, which allows for more controlled choice of location, speed and type of pitch. The game lacks precise defensive controls, but the new base-running and hitting features make up for the game's shortcomings.

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The 'future' is in your DVD player

By Evan Ross · Wednesday, April 9,2003 1:59 p.m.

During the late '90s, the fad on network television was animated programming. One of these shows was "Futurama," Matt Groening's follow-up program to "The Simpsons," The first season of this over-looked show was released onto DVD, and it is well worth preserving. "Futurama" is about Fry, a 20th century pizza boy who is accidentally frozen for one thousand years. In the future, he is hired on by his descendant's delivery service. Despite the outrageous premise, the show could be one of the funniest, and surprisingly tender, programs on television.

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Shorter validates his work

By Seth Forster · Wednesday, April 9,2003 1:57 p.m.

Post-bop and fusion saxophonist Wayne Shorter's latest release, Alegría, though not a compilation, may be a good introduction for those unfamiliar with his work. Rather than displaying the extremes, it seems to be a culmination of his years of moving around stylistically. The range of the compositions is subtle enough to maintain focus when moving from the soundtrackish "Serenata" to the Latin jazz of "Vendiento Alegria." Though there aren't many elements of his earlier fusion, fellow Weather Report member and percussionist Alex Acuna appears on the album, adding authenticity to the Latin vibe.

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Good cast the 'core' of campy movie

By -Paul Straw · Wednesday, April 9,2003 1:54 p.m.

"The Core" is yet another disaster movie in the line of "Deep Impact" and "Armageddon." Essentially disaster movies are camp movies -- they're entertaining as long as no one takes them too seriously.

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