FEATURES
'Die Another Day' lacks surprises
Question the motivation of writers and the ideas they convey. Maybe it's me, but didn't the Cold War end in the 1990s?
FEATURES
'Mario Party 4' offers kid-like fun
Let's put the jokes aside. Yes, in "Mario Party 4," you are playing with some of Nintendo's most famed characters, as well as some new ones, which may seem more appropriate for your younger siblings than you.
FEATURES
Counting Crows soar during Auditorium show
Uncle Kracker did little to impress the crowd filtering in during his set at the Auditorium on Saturday night as he opened for the Counting Crows.
FEATURES
Ben Kweller performs 'laid-back,' sold-out show
After his sold-out performance at the Erickson Hall Kiva on Friday night, 21-year-old New York native Ben Kweller huddled between a stage wall and an amplifier to discuss his constantly thriving music career.Fresh off of a recent nationwide tour with The Strokes, the blue-eyed Kweller, dressed in blue jeans, a black T-shirt and red-soled Converse All Stars, reminisced about his past with punk outfit Radish, his recent collaboration with Guster and a possible international tour with two other well-known Bens in the future."It was so amazing to be on that tour (with The Strokes) because they're like the Nirvana of now," Kweller said.
FEATURES
'Die Another Day' premieres this weekend
If you're not into a movie about hippies or getting high, the best shot at a wholesome film is "Die Another Day." Pierce Brosnan has finished his fourth James Bond movie and like wine, they get better with time.
FEATURES
Vomiting during 'Fear Factor,' 'I Bet You Will' brings back childhood memories
Ah, projectile vomiting. It didn't used to be a spectator sport. Nowadays, people blow chunks all over prime time.
FEATURES
Tickets still available for Counting Crows show
Basically, if you haven't taken the opportunity to buy tickets for the Counting Crows concert at 7:30 p.m.
FEATURES
'Jackass' funny, but stupid
What can I tell you about "Jackass: The Movie" that you don't already know? In case you have yet to see the most painful documentary since "Faces of Death" one through six, "Jackass: The Movie" is no different from the short-lived television series, so it is difficult to summarize a nonexistent story line. Johnny Knoxville and his lackeys Bam Margera, Chris Pontius, Steve-O and Jason "Wee Man" Acuna survive more than an hour and a half of excruciating pain and bruised egos. Alligator tightrope walking, off-road golf carting, off-road tattooing with Henry Rollins, genitalia electroshock, whale shark gumming, cornhole bottle rockets, pole-vaulting, skateboarding, masturbating with sea cucumbers, elderly shoplifting and most importantly, bothering people. Thank you, Johnny.
FEATURES
Accafellas sing to 'U' at Wharton Center today
Feel like a little serenading? The Accafellas will get you in the mood with their fall concert at 7:30 p.m.
FEATURES
Counting Crows' Adam Duritz talks about performing, music trends
The State News: What would you be doing if music wasn't part of your life? Adam Duritz: "I would be a loser if I wasn't a musician.
FEATURES
Duritz discusses influences, touring
Counting Crows has been on the road for more than a year, relentlessly touring the world and feeding its newest album, "Hard Candy," to the masses.And its lead singer Adam Duritz can't see it any other way."I would be a loser if I wasn't a musician," he told The State News.
FEATURES
'U' professor to head pop journal
East Lansing is now the pop-culture capital of the world - in the sense that The Journal of Popular Culture will now be housed at MSU.Gary Hoppenstand, professor and associate chairperson of the Department of American Thought and Language, has been named the new editor of the journal.
FEATURES
Recent releases: worth it?
Southern natives strike a dull chord 3 Doors Down "Away From The Sun" (Universal Records) 3/5 The boys from Mississippi are back with their follow-up to the immensely popular "The Better Life." Continuing where it left off, the album fuses southern rock with some subtle post-grunge melodies and even more atmospheric tunes that made its debut successful.
FEATURES
And everything after...
"August and Everything After" (1993) This album put Counting Crows on the map by providing the memorable hits "Mr. Jones" and the beautifully simple "Round Here." A wonderful collection of sweet rock tunes with overflowing harmonies, rich sincere ballads and the immediate introduction to Adam Duritz's mesmerizing voice. "Recovering the Satellites" (1996) A triumphant sophomore album, with the band's most poignant song, "A Long December." The album also features the slightly rougher edge of a band coming into its own, with the charging "Angels of the Silences." But the band keeps true to its earnest roots with the songs "Goodnight Elisabeth" and "Miller's Angels." "This Desert Life" (1999) For its third effort, Counting Crows produced an album with its first sincerely up-tempo song, the infectious "Hangin' Around." The band also toys around with emotions from every direction, with the resonant "Four Days," lively "All My Friends" and melancholic "Colorblind," adding wonderful variation to its illustrious career. "Hard Candy" (2002) This latest release shows Counting Crows fully developing its prowess with the swaying summer tone of "American Girls," the slow-building eruption of "Up All Night (Frankie Miller Goes to Hollywood) " and the fluttering "Black and Blue." Every song is flooded with instrumental wonderment - continuing with its consistent trend of creating amazing music.
FEATURES
Weekend guide
Friday • Shakira will perform at the Palace of Auburn Hills at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $65 plus service fees.
FEATURES
BoarsHead launches light comedy of 'I Love You'
For anyone who's ever been involved in the crazy dating-and-mating game, the BoarsHead Theater's newest production is the perfect fare for a weekend evening. The title, "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" is a tongue-in-cheek reference to the fickle nature of love and lust among singles, or "hopeful heterosexuals," as the show calls them. The longest running musical revue on Broadway, Joe DiPietro and Jimmy Roberts' "I Love You" has been called the most "proposal-friendly" show in New York.
FEATURES
Lite-Brite, big hair bring out best, worst of 1980s
Remember when the Tigers won the World Series and the Pistons were actually good? It's been almost 20 years, but the memory still lingers fondly in my mind, somewhere between Lite-Brites, leg warmers and the original Frogger game. Ah, sweet memories of the '80s. I can still recall the first movie I saw in an actual theater.
FEATURES
Saliva pleases with energetic southern rock
For those of you who are still unaware of the southern rock band Saliva, you must be living under a rock.
FEATURES
Chicago rocker to play Rick's
Rick's American Café, 224 Abbott Road, will host the Chicago-based band David Stagle & the Burning Daylight at 10:30 p.m.
FEATURES
'Riot Act' satisfying despite lack of creativity
It's undeniably evident that Pearl Jam keeps creating ageless music that swells with an earnest and romantic allure with every record. The band's albums have rocked a generation, with Eddie Vedder's yearning vocals and thick, brooding epics that mold from an ever-changing world's influence.