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Beyonce – Dangerously in Love
Artist: Beyonce Title: Dangerously in Love Label: Columbia Rating: 7.5/10 Company Line: Ask Beyonce what she wants people to hear when they listen to Dangerously In Love, her debut solo album, and the multi-platinum-selling pop/urban recording artist answers, “My range. I want them to hear all of the musical influences from hip-hop to rock to…
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Michelle Branch – Hotel Paper
Artist: Michelle Branch Title: Hotel Paper Label: Maverick Rating: 7.5/10 Company Line: Branch’s new release, Hotel Paper, will undoubtedly create new opinions and deeper appreciation for her artistry from both critics and fans alike. “I never asked for comparisons to other artists nor did I expect outstanding reviews. I did, however, demand a fair and…
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Legally Blonde 2
Cast: Reese Witherspoon, Sally Field, Bob Newhart, Luke Wilson, Regina King Studio: MGM Rating: 7.5/10 Corporate Line: Pink-loving, blonde-haired Harvard Law School graduate Elle Woods (Witherspoon) returns in this sequel, as she turns her legal and fashion-savvy know-how towards getting a bill passed through Congress, relocating a second time, after adapting her Beverly Hills ways…
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O.A.R. – Interview
High on O.A.R. We talk with singer Marc Roberge! How many records do you have out as a group? We have four out. Two are self-recorded; they sold tons of records, then a live record and a studio record and this one here. You have a good, solid fan base why go to Lava Records?…
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Counting Crows – Interview
We ask what the fans want to know of Counting Crows’ David Immerglück! One fan said they are living one of the songs, “Anna Begins”, is it weird that individuals are so into the songs that it becomes a part of their life? “Anna Begins”, huh? Yeah, that one seems a little strange to be…
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Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle
Cast: Cameron Diaz Studio: Columbia Rating: 5/10 Corporate Line: Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle is a sequel to the blockbuster action-adventure-comedy hit released by Columbia Pictures and inspired by the popular television series. The sequel reunites Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore and Lucy Liu as the indomitable crime-fighting heriones. In the Angels’ new adventure, the captivating trio…
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The Mars Volta – De-Loused In The Comatorium
Artist: The Mars Volta Title: De-Loused In The Comatorium Label: Universal Rating: 7/10 Company Line: De-Loused In The Comatorium, the astonishing first album by The Mars Volta is an iridescent, fearless, brain-busting hour of music, a fictionalized celebration of Julio Venegas’ life. Based on a story written by Cedric, it is a concept album in…
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Gang Starr – The Ownerz
Artist: Gang Starr Title: The Ownerz Label: Virgin Rating: 6.5/10 Company Line: “The concept of The Ownerz involves how people are renting and leasing hip hop,” explains Guru. “At this point in the game there’s a lot of people exploiting it, and calling the shit they’re doing ‘hip hop’ even though their music is watered…
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Cold – Interview [2003]
How does Year of the Spider differ from your previous albums? Lyrically, vocally and musically we spent a lot of time on it and we’ve had more time to focus on those things and make them as good as they possibly could be. What, other then true life experiences, influenced your writing for Year of…
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Liz Phair – Liz Phair
Artist: Liz Phair Title: Liz Phair Label: Capitol Rating: 5/10 Company Line: Liz Phair’s self-titled new album of 14 brutally candid and clever confessionals. While just as frank as her previous work, the songs resonate with a new and earned maturity, not just in the brilliant and fearless lyrics, but also in the music. The…
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