AltWeeklies Wire
The Church's New Album is an Indistinct Effortnew
Although Untitled #23 contains a couple of marvelous tracks and has received glowing reviews, it's mostly a return to the cluttered, swirling, noncommercial sound that The Church has long specialized in.
Tucson Weekly |
Jarret Keene |
07-02-2009 |
Reviews
Atlanta's The Coathangers Simply Want to Dress Up Like Themselvesnew
For the four girls in the Coathangers, starting a band wasn't about paying homage to any sort of musical deity, nor was it about some kind of artistic/musical vision. It was just about doing something with friends that sounded fun.
Tucson Weekly |
Annie Holub |
07-02-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
The 'Transformers' Sequel Makes Me Want to Tear Off My Facenew
Michael Bay has officially re-entered the Land of the Suck. Revenge of the Fallen is an effort that cements his place in cinematic-dickwad hell. This guy is the biggest dipshit to ever be handed a $200 million movie.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
07-02-2009 |
Reviews
'O'Horten': Sentiment Sans Schmaltznew
Who knew a film about a 67-year-old railroad engineer could be so entertaining?
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
07-02-2009 |
Reviews
Heaven and Hell Moves Into Mainstream Territorynew
Due to legal wrangling, a Ronnie James Dio-fronted Sabbath has to work under the name Heaven and Hell--which is exactly what the band delivers: awesomely heavy riffs (heaven), with all of them sounding similar (hell).
Tucson Weekly |
Jarret Keene |
06-25-2009 |
Reviews
Art Brut's Latest Is an Ode to Youthful Nostalgianew
Art Brut vs. Satan is an album not only worthy of praise, but demanding of it.
Tucson Weekly |
Michael Petitti |
06-25-2009 |
Reviews
Metric's Fourth Album Has Vitality and Charmnew
Built around guitar and keyboard riffs, Fantasies is densely layered, at times frantic and moody, but always with a bright, new-wave sheen.
Tucson Weekly |
Eric Swedlund |
06-25-2009 |
Reviews
Arizonan Bandstand: Sergio Mendoza y la Orkestanew
Sergio Mendoza y la Orkesta, a Latin-jazz big band now just reaching the age of six months, has already grown to become an increasingly popular draw in Tucson nightclubs and around the Southwest.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
06-25-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Bullock and Reynolds Have Great Chemistry, But the Movie Around Them Falls Apartnew
Hopefully, The Proposal won't be the only time Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds share the screen—because the movie isn't half as good as the stars occupying it.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
06-25-2009 |
Reviews
A Perfectly Charming Rom-Com Couplenew
Away We Go is no masterpiece, and it aims far lower than it thinks it does, but for all that, it's passably decent.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
06-25-2009 |
Reviews
Rational Ignorance: Q&A with Elections Expert David Schleichernew
David Schleicher, a law professor at George Mason University, talks about partisan branding and why voters don't know much about politics.
Tucson Weekly |
Jim Nintzel |
06-25-2009 |
Politics
Robert Colescott, Artist Provocateur: 1925-2009new
Tucson's most critically acclaimed artist was laid to rest in Sierra Vista last weekend.
Tucson Weekly |
Margaret Regan |
06-25-2009 |
Art
Tags: Robert Colescott, painting
Eels' Latest Brings a Fresh Perspectivenew
Hombre Lobo cuts its way out of painful heartache with lean guitar riffs, punchy lyrics and unbridled howls of pure, angry longing.
Tucson Weekly |
Sarah Jacoby |
06-17-2009 |
Reviews
St. Vincent's Hypnotic Second Album is a Rewarding Listennew
Actor is uniquely modern; noticeably heard are its combined influences of the genteel folk of Fairport Convention, the aural destructiveness of Sonic Youth, and the operatic gloss of movie scores (Disney in particular).
Tucson Weekly |
Michael Petitti |
06-17-2009 |
Reviews
The Horse's Ha's Latest Brings Comfortable Compatibilitynew
Janet Beveridge Bean found her own voice in her 2003 Dragging Wonder Lake; her fans have eagerly awaited a follow-up -- and Cathmawr Yards almost counts.
Tucson Weekly |
Linda Ray |
06-17-2009 |
Reviews
