Paul Romanuk–the TSN and Team sports-radio personality–once pointed out that, because it lacks an opera house, Toronto doesn’t rank as a world-class city. Still, Toronto is closer to that ranking than Calgary. As of right now, Calgary doesn’t even have an orchestra. With more than one million people in the area, Calgary should be able… Continue reading CPO failure shows Calgary not a world-class city
Month: October 2002
The Human Genome
What if some one monopolized the information that could save your life, or the life of someone you care about? What if somebody would only give you this life altering information if you paid a ransom fee around $1,300? Our mighty friends south of the border are already doing this. Utah based Myriad Genetics Inc.… Continue reading The Human Genome
Thievery Corporation, The Richest Man in Babylon
By Nguyen Giao
The Richest Man in Babylon is the latest release by the Thievery Corporation, the most prominent artists in downtempo electronic music. If you enjoyed their two previous albums, the infectious songs on Babylon will linger in your head long after the album is over. For the most part, this album continues their signature accessible sound:… Continue reading Thievery Corporation, The Richest Man in Babylon
Avail, Front Porch Stories
By Josh LaVoie
I’m a firm believer that intelligent music fans out there want their favourite bands to diversify and that this desire intensifies the longer the band has been around. With ten years of experience it’s about time for Avail to try something new. Front Porch Stories represents another dose of the jagged, semi-melodic punk-rock displayed on… Continue reading Avail, Front Porch Stories
The Dirtmitts,Get On
By Adam Goetz
The Dirtmitts have been rocking the local indie scene in Vancouver for almost five years now, and after receiving a nomination for the Georgia Straight’s “Best Band of 2001” they went back into the studio to record their second album. Get On is a true collaboration of all of the band’s members’ talents. Natasha Thirsk… Continue reading The Dirtmitts,Get On
Ladytron, Light & Magic
The formular for making the best revival record the world will ever hear: Take cliche drum loops and throw on some crazy retro synth lines. Sprinkle on some quiet, repetitive, female vocal lines with a bit of flange and make sure that every song sounds like it was made in the ’80s by your favourite… Continue reading Ladytron, Light & Magic
Best of Bowie
By Ken Clarke
This is not the best of Bowie. It is simply the most accessible.
Tegan and Sara
Tegan and Sara sing about travelling nowhere in the backs of cars on their new album, If It Was You. However, in terms of their career, they are in the driver’s seat and are certainly going anywhere and everywhere. The sisters will bring a band along on their Canadian tour this go around. The additional… Continue reading Tegan and Sara
Not just fun and games
By Adam Goetz
“What if I came to your work and judged you on how you sent a fax,” Jerry Seinfeld says emphatically in his ‘bit’ about his job as an entertainer. “You would ask why would I have the right to do that. And I would say… I bought two drinks.” The film Comedian is a gritty… Continue reading Not just fun and games
Not as lame as a “video of death”
By Adam Goetz
Despite a seemingly trite premise, this highly stylized thriller hits the mark. Exceptional cinematography, eerie visuals and stand out acting performances all set the perfect mood for The Ring. This artistic thriller is a remake of the 1996 Japanese film Ringu, which boasted enormous success in Asia and plenty of praise from critics. In this… Continue reading Not as lame as a “video of death”