Arts Stories for 10-24-2000

Bad Religion: Best punks on earth

Bad Religion is the best punk band on earth," claimed guitarist Brian Baker. He should know. He's been in the band since 1994 and has been a fan since their 1982 debut, How Could Hell Be Any Worse? "If I wasn't in Bad Religion," Baker said, "I'd go to every Bad Religion show."

Michael who? The new Kramer show debuts on NBC

Kramer? Where's Kramer? You'll probably be asking yourself the same question after witnessing "The Michael Richards Show." Despite the entourage of three former "Seinfeld" writers/producers and a veteran supporting cast, Michael Richards has little to work with in this tired new comedy.

Kingsolver flourishes in 'Prodigal Summer'

In "Prodigal Summer," the latest novel from acclaimed author Barbara Kingsolver, three stories of rural inhabitants in an Appalachian farming community entwine to create a beautiful novel laced with themes of nature, love, sex and isolation.

Breaking Records: Reviews of the Music Industry's New Releases

Reflection Eternal, Talib Kweli and DJ Hi-Tek; Priority

Love Parade: Berlin, Dave Ralph; Kinetic Records

Greatest Hits, Lenny Kravitz; Virgin Records

Bamboozled (Soundtrack), various artists; Motown

Bette, Bette Midler; Warner Bros.

Lost Souls, The Doves; Astralwerks

Sing When You're Winning, Robbie Williams; Capitol Records

Wish I Was in Heaven Sitting Down, R.L. Burnside; Fat Possum

10-24-2000

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