Detroit - Saturday night's cold January weather was an idealbackdrop to the dissonant sputtering automaton sound of the New York newwave group, Interpol. Ironically, the audience inside Saint Andrews Hall resembled the gray,New York-styled mannequin haircut, suit and tie, peacoat fashionexpletives that Interpol members wear on stage.
The Psychedelic Furs made some amazing albums back in the day. As the end of the 80s neared, however, so did the eventual 1991 break-up of the Furs - leaving lead singer Richard Butler off the airwaves. His return found him commanding the microphone for Love Spit Love's 1994 self-titled release. The group's second effort, "Trysome Eatone" proves Butler's voice is not only as strong as it was in the 80s but also more hypnotic. The 12-track album is a masterpiece of full-bodied guitar sounds, Butler's solid lyrics, an interesting use of synthesizer and an upbeat tempo that reveals an evolved sound with obvious Furs roots. "Trysome Eatone" flows nearly perfectly from beginning to end, with every song correctly placed and no ugly duckling bobbing between tracks. Although Butler's lyrical style includes repetition, it doesn't become repulsive.
The lights were dim and the seats cold, but the icy weather didn't keep MSU students from piling into Anthony Hall on Saturday night for the Black Comedy Tour, sponsored by the University Activities Board.As the first chords of "Brick House" crackled over the speakers, the DJ hollered at the crowd, "Put your hands together for Shawnnnnn C!"The crowd gave a warm round of applause as comedian Shawn Cornelius took the stage.
Word of mouth has turned "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" into the most successful independent film of all time.
New York quintet Interpol is causing a stir in the independent music world with its spirited callback to the sounds of bands like Joy Division and the Smiths.
For something free and close to your dorm, check out the free movies at Wells Hall. Residence hall students with valid ID can choose from four relatively new movies, usually starting after 7 p.m.
If laughter is your poison, this weekend's comedy events are sure to knock you dead. The International Center will be hosting the "Mission Improvable" Improv Comedy Troupe on Friday, with shows at 10 p.m.
Multiple personalities might be an understatement when it comes to one comedic play running this weekend. "Fully Committed," a comedy starring 40 different characters, has one catch - star Kraig Swartz plays each one.
Jay BurnsAge: 29 Major: Fine arts graduate student Nominated for his role in "Three in the Back, Two in the Head" by Jason Sherman Favorite play: "Proof" by David Auburn Favorite theatrical line: "I'll have her but I will not keep her long" - "Richard III" by William Shakespeare Future plans: "After graduation I'm going to Hollywood in the hopes of becoming a writer/producer, though I'm definitely not done with acting and directing.
"Signs," released on DVD and VHS on Tuesday, arrived on the scene a little too late. Sure, M.
Thursday Matt Ferguson: Live music from 7-11 p.m. at the Harrison Roadhouse and Roadhouse Pub, 720 Michigan Ave.
Being a college thespian is no easy task. It takes brains to remember those countless lines, endurance to make it through long rehearsals and guts to perform in front of large audiences - all that and few rewards for the endless hours of work. But that hard work is paying off for five students from MSU's Department of Theatre.
Though it's already 10 a.m. on a mild January morning in Livonia, Mitch Ryder sounds as if he's just woken up.
It's not fried, it's not salty, it rarely includes red meat - scared? You shouldn't be.
Given his status as one of Hollywood's greatest icons, Jack Nicholson has been picky as to what roles he commits to.
Like millions of other people, I tuned into Fox's premier of "Joe Millionaire" Monday night.
The light-blue walls and strings of holiday lights created an upbeat atmosphere as I entered the roomy dining area of the India Palace in search of a host to seat my friends and I.
I'd like to thank the academy - no seriously, thanks a lot. Thanks for another year of firework stage shows, Britney and Justin after-party gossip and a post and pre-show red carpet walk with that hot babe, Kurt Loder. Thanks for recognizing those "artists" who bring in millions for their record companies, then disappear from the planet three years later. But before I throw popcorn at the television and complain about who won and who should have won, we've gotta look at the nominees and make the best of it. What would the Grammies be without him?
Bright Eyes' "Lifted or The Story is in the Soil, Keep Your Ear to the Ground" is a hard album to categorize; if I had to, I'd file it under 'Emo for losers.' If you can get past the first whiny, lyrically challenged track, "The Big Picture," you might be a fan - but don't go publicly admitting that. After nearly two minutes of background noise, Conor Oberst cries about "trying to find your way out of that maze of memories," whatever that means.
Can you really fall in love with your soul mate in six weeks? I guess anything is possible, but let's be realistic.