At last Tuesday's Lollapalooza stop at Pine Knob in Clarkston, the Manchester, England, sextet James played an impressive 10-song, 45-minute set of compelling rock 'n' roll. Unfortunately, very few people witnessed James' performance or applauded the group's efforts, in all likelihood due to an overwhelming number of fans going to the show to see hard rockers Korn and Tool, both of whom followed James on the bill.
James rocks indifferent crowd at Lollapalooza show
Is there intelligent life in the universe? Specifically, is there intelligent life in Hollywood?
In one bold, epic stroke, Robert Zemeckis' "Contact" answers both questions with a resounding, "Yes, dammit!"
Science, religion clash in Sagan's intellectual, searching 'Contact'
According to Jewish folklore, Lilith was Adam's first wife, who refused to lie beneath her husband and demanded equality. When she was banished from the garden of Eden, she returned, the inaugural member of the "First Wives' Club," to wreak havoc. So, the pop-rock first-wife mega-babes that populate the music festival bearing Lilith's name would be vengeful feminists out for a little male blood, right?Fair highlights women's music
The Prodigy has created quite an adrenalized juggernaut with its third and latest release, "The Fat of the Land." Tight beats and raw cyclones of sound bump and spin their way into your subconscious until you have to give in and dance it out of your system. Liam Howlett, UK rave-scene veteran and Prodigy's head musical alchemist, lays down tracks that thump with authority. "The Fat of the Land" takes techno music to new heights of legitimacy.Prodigy creates 'adrenalized juggernaut' on 'Fat of the Land'
Throughout time, war crimes have been universal occurrences but tabooed subjects. But in "Comfort Woman" by Nora Okja Keller, the nightmares of a group of war victims comes to life in a graphic tale told with candor and integrity.
'Comfort Woman' tells chilling tale of internment camps
Come see the ska/funk ensemble Fishbone at a special Ann Arbor appearance at the Blind Pig on Friday, July 25. Known for its uptempo live performances, Fishbone will likely put a spring in your step and get your body a-skankin'.Fishbone at Blind Pig
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