Fri, Nov 5, 2004, 12:00am
Most artists are products in themselves, each married to an
accessible image capable of securing patronage from a certain
demographic faction. The music industry is full of such
artists—some of whom have made significant contributions to
Fri, Nov 5, 2004, 12:00am
The art of reverse empathy is what defines every great lyricist.
From the Boss to Lennon to Buckley, the greats all possess the
ability to make their listeners give a shit. They manage to write
songs that are universal enough to elicit mass appeal, but specific
Fri, Nov 5, 2004, 12:00am
Wednesday was one of the worst days of my life. And I’m
not saying this just because I’m a Democrat, nor because
I’m an ardent Kerry supporter, nor because Wednesday
invalidated much of my work over the summer. Rather, I say this
Fri, Nov 5, 2004, 12:00am
Where were you when Elliott Smith died?
Fri, Nov 5, 2004, 12:00am
Everyone needs a healer. Whether you turn to religion, therapy,
or art, at one point or another you need someone to help pick up
the pieces and get you back on the right track. For many,
especially for young people, musicians fill that role, providing a
Fri, Nov 5, 2004, 12:00am
If musical movements begin in America, they are perfected in
Britain. The Beatles redefined rock several times over, the Clash
saved punk music with reggae and politics, and what would angsty
teenagers have to turn to without the Smiths? Today, the popular
Fri, Nov 5, 2004, 12:00am
I distinctly remember my first introduction to Lynyrd
Skynyrd’s One More For The Road. Each passing year, it
is a custom in my household to make seafood and alligator gumbo for
the winter holidays. My father and I, both natives to Louisiana,
Fri, Nov 5, 2004, 12:00am
Crimes
Blood Brothers
V2/BMG Records
Fri, Nov 5, 2004, 12:00am
A set of swastikas found in the bathroom of Butler Library has raised questions of how Columbia security handles alleged hate crimes.
Fri, Nov 5, 2004, 12:00am
Allison de Seve, BC '07, doesn't even know her own phone number.
