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...some say quality is already on the decline. Several who attended this year’s Freshman Jam, like Crimson Key Society member Jody M. Kelman ’05, say the performance seemed flat compared to past years...
...their brightest moments, Drums and Tuba’s underproduced sound and musical incongruities are refreshing amidst today’s overproduced music. But the album never rises beyond a live jam session, its repetition and lack of balance making it just like the demo from the rocker boys next door. —Rebecca M. Milzoff
...Americans don’t produce enough earnest strummings locally, so they import it from across the pond to meet the limited demand. What America does produce in abundance doesn’t often make for good export, though. Much less than gangsta rap, the American fetish for jam-bands does not travel well—perhaps the gloomy British weather is less conducive to day-long festivals and hour-long solos than Vermont or Colorado. No moe., no Phish, no String Cheese Incident—Britons like their rock music in manageable five-minute song format...
...explanations for the persistence of a musical divide between two countries close enough to share a language and an illegal war, mostly involving fairly mundane aspects of history and geography. Closer to Mexico equals more Latin music. But there are some more interesting factors—weather, for example. Jam bands require open, sunny fields and large parking lots for full enjoyment, while glum British rock only really makes sense in the context of the endless grey of London days...
...place to go for a greasy slice, but the 14” Basic Red ($9.95) is a good place to start for those suspicious of red onion jam and raisins on their pizza. The crust is thin and crispy, and the sauce has just enough garlic to satisfy the taste buds without making your breath lethal. A full list of specialty toppings ($3 each), ranging from grilled eggplant to smoked slab bacon, are available to spice up the basic pie—however, disastrous combinations may result. Kalamata olives, Great Hill Blue Cheese, and Julienne leeks may sound good...