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'Death Magnetic' is Arguably Metallica's Best Effort Since 1988new
For nearly two decades, old-school fans of Metallica have cried for the band to return to the thrash-metal sound that made them legendary. Well, the bitching can finally stop.
Tucson Weekly |
Jon Hobson |
09-25-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Metallica, Death Magnetic
Mugison Whips Up a Maelstrom of Righteous Noisenew
The Icelandic artist's approach may leave you a little cold at first -- call it kitsch glitch -- but by the fourth song, you'll believe.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
09-25-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Mugiboogie, Mugison
'Welcome Here Again' is a Rosy Soundtrack for the Rising Sunnew
The first album from this fiddle-and-guitar duo in a decade emphasizes quiet restraint and elegant melodies.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
09-25-2008 |
Reviews
Ra Ra Riot is More Than a Rock Band with Violin and Cellonew
Ra Ra Riot is a collaborative band through and through: This is why the loss of one member is unsettlingly traumatic, but it's also why Ra Ra Riot can move on.
Tucson Weekly |
Annie Holub |
09-25-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Ra Ra Riot, The Rhumb Line
Ruby Dee and the Snakehandlers Create No-Nonsense Honky-Tonk Musicnew
From out of the great Pacific Northwest come Ruby Dee and the Snakehandlers, armed and taking no prisoners with their contemporary take on classic country, rockabilly, Western swing and Bakersfield-style honky-tonk music.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
09-25-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Ridiculous 'Lakeview Terrace' Wastes Some Decent Performancesnew
Neil LaBute's latest, Lakeview Terrace, doesn't quite get him back to past glory. Oh, it's better than The Wicker Man. Then again, Bio-Dome and Showgirls are better than The Wicker Man.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
09-25-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Neil LaBute, Lakeview Terrace
'Choke' Goes from So-So Novel to a Funny and Touching Filmnew
Writer/director Clark Gregg found the human heart of this story, and managed to keep the humor while pumping up the drama.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
09-25-2008 |
Reviews
The Border Patrol's Retention Bluesnew
The agency is struggling to maintain manpower levels, in the face of attrition rates among new hires that steadily top 30 percent.
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
09-25-2008 |
Immigration
'Hearts and Daggers' Takes You on Listening Adventuresnew
Violinist-vocalist Petra Haden teams up with accordionist Miss Murgatroid (née Alicia Rose), and it turns out to be far from the dry, conservatory exercise you'd expect: This is cutting-edge stuff.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
09-18-2008 |
Reviews
Exmortus Has That '80s-Metal Feelnew
The group's full-length debut, In Hatred's Flame, burns with the ambition of teenage metalheads striving to be as epic as inhumanly possible.
Tucson Weekly |
Jarret Keene |
09-18-2008 |
Reviews
Meet David Berman: Poet, Musician, Truth-Tellernew
The Silver Jews frontman, not unlike former Poet Laureate Billy Collins, is the rare poet who writes poetry for people who don't think they like poetry. His writing -- and his songs -- are accessible, and hold great truth for anyone who cares to pay attention.
Tucson Weekly |
Stephen Seigel |
09-18-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
'Burn After Reading' is a Coen Brothers Comedy Classicnew
The brothers have complete control, an impeccable crew and some of the best actors in the business, all seemingly having the time of their lives. The result is a blast on par with their Raising Arizona and The Big Lebowski.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
09-18-2008 |
Reviews
After Odd Start, 'Tell No One' Really Gets Goingnew
If you want to see a difficult film with good action, a fine performance by Kristin Scott Thomas, a confusing and potentially dull first third and a neat payoff at the end, I'd suggest Tell No One. If you just want a delicious snack, I'd suggest an orange bell pepper dipped in hummus. The choice is yours.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
09-18-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Guillaume Canet, Tell No One
Election '08: The Role of Racenew
The whole "lipstick on a pig" controversy is the end result of the GOP's brilliant efforts to play the race card.
Tucson Weekly |
Catherine O'Sullivan |
09-18-2008 |
Commentary
Palin and the Kidsnew
Sarah Palin's claim that she's a champion for disabled children came as news to many Alaska legislators.
Tucson Weekly |
Brendan Joel Kelley |
09-14-2008 |
Politics
