Alanis Morissette has put a new spin on old success by re-releasing her 1995 album, "Jagged Little Pill." The songs are about the same as the original CD but stripped down and less produced. The rawness of the CD is evident in her popular track, "You Oughta Know." In the first version, this song is carried by hard drums and Morissette's screaming voice.
Missy Higgins, "The Sound of White" (Reprise Records) Even though Missy Higgins is not well-known, she's on her way with her newest release. "The Sound of White" is a delightful change from the sounds of the all-too-popular rap and hip-hop artists.
The Blanks, "The Blanks Love You Too" (Albert and Lexington Records) The Blanks' sophomore album "The Blanks Love You Too" is an eclectic blend of several genres of music.
With all of the attention paid to Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie in the last few months, their film together started to reek of a Jennifer Lopez-Ben Affleck disaster.
Good fun, drinks and a viewing of the bizarre cult film "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." It's not exactly a normal bar routine, but it can be with The Temple Club's "Brew and View" night. Last Tuesday, The Temple Club, 500 E.
Despite bad reviews from many movie critics, "The Honeymooners" is a light-hearted and often funny reinterpretation of the original television series.
Visually blinding, boring and truly a film for kids below the age of 5, "The Adventures of Shark Boy & Lava Girl in 3-D" should not have made the cut.
"Monkey Business," Black Eyed Peas This once-boring hip-hop group has transformed with the addition of better lyrics and guest appearances.
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Several artists will use their unique styles to portray the beauty of the body in an exhibition entitled "Skin Deep." The pieces are based on human forms that explore body images and perceptions that many young people have problems with today, said (SCENE) Metrospace coordinator Emma Kruch. The eight artists featured in the show did not work together on the art, but Kruch said they related the themes into their works, focusing on body image and sculpted forms of the body. "No one has covered this issue," she said, adding that this is an area in which many students worry about what they look like. Kruch said all the artists will showcase various forms of art.
Good acting is essential in order to make a box-office hit - and this movie had that and then some. "Lords of Dogtown" is a dramatic but awesomely good film with top-notch music, skating and, of course, girls.
One of the most talented musicians has returned to capture gold with the release of Nine Inch Nails' "With Teeth." It's amazing how one man can elevate his level of darkness to a point that it's actually beautiful. The album is a haunting but somehow sweet culmination of disturbing lyrics and violent outbursts with just a touch of the right instrumentals. Set to reclaim his royal throne of darkness, the 40-year-old Trent Reznor and his band have put together some of their darkest and best work yet.
"Rebel, Sweetheart," The Wallflowers The Wallflowers have broken back into the music scene with an all too familiar sound - trying to get back to their glory days of 1996's "Bringing Down the Horse." The CD is similar to their other releases, but there is one key difference - the lyrics are clearly written and allow the listeners to sympathize with the band.
Poodle skirts, hot rods, leather jackets and skin-tight Levi's. The combination can only mean one thing: "Grease" is back with a vengeance, and it has put the cool fellas and hot ladies of East Lansing on its hit list.
"Cinderella Man" is a classical tale of the underdog rising to the challenge - and on his way to the top, he brought a depressed nation with him.
DreamWorks served its purpose this Memorial Day weekend by providing parents and their children with a family film.
Dave Matthews and his boys are back at it again, recreating their own sound and can only get better from their latest album, "Stand Up." Armed with creative thinking and a new producer, the band has managed to squeeze all of their artistic juices together in one pot and the dish, of course, is exquisite. The Dave Matthews Band's album is a collage of smooth vocals, righteous ballads and relaxed moods.
Despite what many of you might think, "The Longest Yard" was a pretty good movie. Adam Sandler elevates this comedy from slapstick to interestingly funny. Here we have Paul Crewe (Sandler), an ex-NFL quarterback who has been kicked out of the league after being accused of purposely fixing a game.
Belgian DJ and producer, Fabrice Lig, didn't know what to expect when he was offered a chance to spin records at "Fuse-In: Detroit's Electronic Movement." "At first, I was surprised at the scene and this city," Lig said, after his hour-long performance Saturday.
Nerves and excitement beset Diviniti, a local female vocalist performing for the first time with a live band this weekend at Fuse-In, Detroit's Electronic Music Festival, or DEMF.