Culture
POEM: Iowan Summer
Jacey Campbell | September 6Two mediums duel. The warbler fences strongly jabbing and jesting gambling with the sword held left,
Culture
Culture
Funky remixes can't make up for trite, standard rap refrains
Marissa Jaurez | September 6If there is one thing gangsta rappers pride themselves in, it's making an attention-grabbing statement that says - in a blatantly crude way - "I don't care." Hip-hopper Jadakiss accomplishes this and more on his recently released solo album, Kiss Tha Game Goodbye.
Culture
Series a myriad of abstract art
Emily Sperry | September 6"Do you Know Me?" is a show essentially comprising a series of original numbers of dance, scenes and monologues combining poetic rhyme, rap, prose, song and the like.
Culture
Static-X's new album heavier than ever
Ron Gonzales | September 6It may not be a coincidence that heavy music has reached the mainstream in recent years.
Culture
`In Between' requires patience
September 4A few recommendations for viewing the Riverside Ensemble's latest "theatrical poem," "In Between." 1) Forget the character names listed in the program - they won't help greatly. Indeed, Joe Pesce's protagonist - or at least the focus of the flurry of stage activity about to erupt before you - is called "Nameless One."
Culture
Local Latin group has a flair for big venues, to open for Gipsy Kings
Jacey Campbell | August 30Flannel pajamas or Levis, rhinestone cowboy or subject of Hawaiian fever, regardless of your style before popping in this CD, the Latin locals of Guajira, pronounced Wah-hee-dah, will first seduce, then later lay to rest all your inhibitions.
Culture
POEM: BEAT DREAM by Todd Eddy
Todd Eddy | August 30It came out of the night like a dream a long crazy dream the kind you drift in and out of all night long
Culture
`Macbeth' a futuristic, psychedelic, dope trip
August 30Contributing writer's log, Stardate 20018.9. On a mission from the U.S.S. Lobo, I have been sent forward in time in order to investigate certain court intrigues which may affect every single citizen of the planet Scotland.
Culture
Gipsy Kings
Benjamin S. Rogerson | August 30The Gipsy Kings are more than a typical group of strumming guitarists. Its sound draws from a rich past but also embraces a modern sound that rises above a simplistic flamenco label.
Culture
Artist restores `Spirit' of rock
Christoph Laucht | August 29With the release of her debut album, The Spirit Room, newcomer Michelle Branch strongly contributes to the renaissance of American rock music.
Culture
Rock band novel goes `Nowhere'
Angela Williams | August 29The music business is a gritty and commercial place to work. That would be the somewhat skewed message perceived from Jon Baird's "Songs From Nowhere Near the Heart," a novel that takes a satirical look at two bands touring together.
Culture
Locals converge on Crawl's hip sounds
Ron Gonzales | August 28Summarizing the largest homegrown one-night musical event in New Mexico is admittedly a tough thing to do.
Culture
‘Luv’ features relatively unknown artists
August 24More than 100 artists use the electronic music medium here in Albuquerque, estimates producer and eight-year veteran of the city’s electronic scene Keith Woodell, “and no one has any clue that they exist.”
Culture
‘Bubble Boy’ is just full of hot air
Angela Williams | August 24Something is provocative about a boy living inside a bubble.
Culture
‘Jay and Silent Bob’ charming
Angela Williams | August 24So, Jay finally scored a chick. It took Jason Mewes’ stoner character long enough to get some action. How long? Try four movies. It looks like, however, that the fifth movie’s a charm. In fact, everything about Kevin Smith’s fifth movie, “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back,” is charming — although often in an immature, psychotic way.
Culture
‘Miser’ smooth, but lacks passion
Sarah Hunt | August 23Like an arranged marriage between a wealthy old man and a young maiden, the Albuquerque Little Theater’s production of Moliere’s “The Miser” is technically perfect but lacks passion.
Culture
Arts in Brief
August 22The International Library of Poetry is accepting submissions for their International Open Poetry Contest. To enter, send one original poem, 20 lines or less on any subject and in any style to The International Library of Poetry, Suite 19912, 1 Poetry Plaza, Owing Mills, Md., 21117. Each entry must be accompanied by the poet’s name and address, which should appear at the top of the page. Submissions must be postmarked or sent via e-mail by Oct 31. For more information, go to www.poetry.com.
Culture
Clever lyrics, autumnal music fuel ‘Lullabies’
Jacey Campbell | August 22“The first rock band I fell in love with was U2,” lead vocalist Jimmy Gnecco of the summer bloom group, Ours, confesses in his press release. With a fan base crying out for more in New York, the band’s debut album, Distorted Lullabies has found its way into my hands as the summer draws to a close.
Culture
Albums herald rock comeback
Kori Kim | August 22It seems as if no matter where rock fans tune into for music these days, they can’t seem to escape from the recurring rap-rock beats of Limp Bizkit, Korn and even new artists, Linkin Park. Fortunately, the pure rock sound of the bands we’ve loved since the mid ‘90s is making a comeback — and sounds like it’s here to stay. Boy Hits Car may potentially be one of them.
Culture
‘CrashPalace’ a mental road trip
Heather Harrison | August 22The recent self-titled release by CrashPalace could have been a fitting soundtrack for the ‘60s mental asylum drama “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.”
