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...trying to create something Important. There are two problems with this strategy: first, to get it all in, Andersen is forced to spin scenes in which one character sort of asks another, "Tell me about how that works"--whereupon Andersen hijacks the character's voice for an invariably brilliant riff on news anchors or online stock trading or the politics of software...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: Isn't It Post-Ironic? | 5/17/1999 | See Source »

...just music we wanted to hear, really." But, lest we assume each member of the quintet approaches their music with the same idea, Ben reminds us that they each bring unique musical tastes to the table. Each plays what he individually hears in the music, be it a riff, slide, melody or funky bass line. This synergy of sound leaves Gomez undefinable, in a genre of their...

Author: By Joshua M. Cohen and Kevin J. Zrenda, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERSS | Title: Concert Review: Gomez: The Early Years | 4/16/1999 | See Source »

...just music we wanted to hear, really." But, lest we assume each member of the quintet approaches their music with the same idea, Ben reminds us that they each bring unique musical tastes to the table. Each plays what he individually hears in the music, be it a riff, slide, melody or funky bass line. This synergy of sound leaves Gomez indefinable, in a genre of their...

Author: By Kevin J. Zrenda, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERS | Title: Gomez: The Early Years | 4/16/1999 | See Source »

...Needless to say, the whole thing gets horribly depressing. What did you expect? But Mullan evokes Joe's momentary relapse mesmerizingly--the image of a riff opening awesomely to inner infernal domains about describes it--and it's sudden and wrenching, more than a predictable downward spiral style. It's something to look forward to, as a change of pace from the sentimental (though heartfelt) scenes between Goodall and Mullan...

Author: By Nicolas R. Rapold, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Meet Joe Blank: A Recovering Alcoholic Tries The AA Way | 2/19/1999 | See Source »

...their first hit, the Beatles sang "Love Me Do." While it is a catchy song with a harmonica riff and a looped chorus, it is a perplexing tale. What does "Love Me Do" mean? Is there someone named "Do"? In a very modern interpretation, perhaps "Do" equals "Lovely Rita," who makes an appearance as a meter maid on Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. If that were true, it would put some continuity into the Beatles' song repertoire...

Author: By William P. Bohlen, | Title: Paul McCartney Said It Best | 2/12/1999 | See Source »

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