THE L u m b e r ja c k Sept 26 - O c t 2, 2001 P ag e 2 ♦ S e p t 2 6 - Oct 2,2001 ♦ The L u m b er ja c k P.O.D/s 'Satellite' poor sequel album N i c k W o o d The Lumberjack P.O.D., a.k.a. Payable on Death, is one of the more promising shouting bands out there, but that prom­ ise is buried under filler on its second album "Satellite." The album starts off with "Set it Off," a Deftones-esque blast of instrumental noise, but soon degenerates into a flaccid Limp Bizkit rap over eerie guitar noises. It would be nice if "Set it Off" was a misstep, but it sets the tone for the rest of the album all too well-. The seething guitars and dramatic drumming are very competent, but none too inventive. The vocals also sound a bit dated, and the constant rhyming on the same syllable is beyond tedious. The standout anthem "Alive" momentarily sets the bar very high for all of P.O.D.'s thrashing com­ petition. Though in heavy rotation on MTV and radio, the song's life-affirming message is still rele­ vant, given the current gloom and doom themes of most mainstream rock. Sadly, "Alive" is followed by "Boom," a standard "my crew rules, yours sucks" outing. If every rapper and crew out there wasn't doing this, or if it was 1983, this would be fresh and new'. After one or two more tracks, it becomes painful to listen to vocalist Sonny's Fred Durst-style flows, Calif., a community near the California/Tijuana bor­ through the hardcore punk beginning of the song, with too much emphasis on rhymes and not enough der. only to change into toasting mode as the song skanks on content. Despite this handicap, the lyrical content Regardless of their background and their being into a sort of future-reggae. is still relatively powerful on many of the tracks. relatively new to the music scene, they have suc­ All in all, though, the album is simply inconsis­ The album also manages to stay alive though ceeded in making themselves known and in finding tent. The raw power of "Alive" and "Youth of the instrumental interludes and guest spots. other artists willing to contribute to their musical Nation" doesn't manifest itself consistently, with too P.O.D. isn't new to the rock scene, making its creations. much unneeded bravado coming through in the debut in 1998 with the album "The Fundamental On "Ridiculous," reggae iconoclast Eek-a-Mouse often-tired flows. Much of the album also seems a bit Elements of Southtown." This group began the old- fronts P.O.D. through a typically strange tune, w'ith dated to anyone who has listened to music for more fashioned way: friends getting together to jam. the normally irreverent Eek on a track boasting of than a few years. The band's rabid 15-year old fans Along with Sonny, P.O.D. consists of his drum- both his and P.O.D.'s lyrical, cultural and musical might not realize it, but P.O.D. is doing the same playing cousin Wuv, guitarist Marcos and bass-play- superiority. thing that Orange 9mm, the Deftones and Fu er Traa. With the exception of Cleveland-born Traa, H.R., the frontman of legendary band Bad Brains, Manchu*Were doing in 1994. - "the boys from Southtown" all hail from San Ysidro, guests on "Without Jah, Nothin'." He shouts his way NIMARCOS PIZZA 101 S. BeaverStreet 11- 9 pm 10- 9 pm Mon-5at Sundays cm: SundaySatellite 779-2691 Football a t 10am I Large 6Ir Pizza + Dine In. 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But with the beautiful N ic k W o o d surroundings and the day trips, it's a problem that should be easy to solve. The Lumberjack Most couples want to do more than just dinner and a movie. Although this is a sure-fire way of having a good time, it does get old after 20 visits to Harkins. Going out with that One way to avoid the same ol' same ol' would be to spice up this age old idea. special guy or gal can be Make your lady or gentleman dinner instead of going out to eat. Guys, I'll let you a drain on the bank in on a little secret: Girls love it when a guy cooks for them. Especially a dinner account, or it can be with thought. No, that doesn't mean a Hot Pocket and a box of macaroni and cheaper than a movie cheese, it means a dinner where your date feels wined and dined. Bust out the rental and a two-piece bottle of wine you've been saving since you turned 21 and dust off the pots and chicken meal with a bis­ pans your parents bought when you first came to college. This is a shoe-in for cuit. It all depends on instant approval (girls, we all know the way to a man's heart is through his stom­ the money available, ach). how (and if) the bills are After dinner is done, instead of going to a movie, you can take your date to a going to be split and play. The NAU Theater Department hosts great productions and you don't have how creative the destina­ to even leave campus. You can buy tickets to any NAU production at the Central tion is. Ticket Office in the University Union. This is always a great way to impress a For under $20 the date. Not only is it more meaningful than a movie, it brings a nostalgic feeling to couple could take a hike, the date. see a movie (try Most people think of bowling as a lame sport. On the contrary; bowling is a Prochnow for $2), take a - great, fun way to get to know each other. Because it is competitive, you can cre­ drive to one of the many ate a tension that could lead to future bets. Perhaps, "If I win you have to give me scenic destinations an hour-long shoulder rub," ahh, see how that works. With the time you have to around Flagstaff (try a interact with one another, it allows for both of you to chat and get to know each sunset picnic at other as you're having fun. Starlite Lanes on Route 66 is perfect for the bowling Snowbowl) or have breakfast at Mike and Rhonda's—where else can you get date. a meal bigger than your head for less than $5? A way to cut into the bill at the For all you active types, there is plenty to do in Flagstaff and its surrounding end is to share the meal. Order two drinks, two salads and one main course. areas. There is hiking, biking and camping on and around the San Francisco Peaks It doesn't sound like a lot, but just think of all the times you've brought home and Sedona, which are not far away and have plenty of camping areas to create a leftovers. weekend with nature. The best idea is to get a book that labels all the areas in and For under $40, dinner is an option, as long as the around Flagstaff. venue isn't too ritzy. Another idea is a home-cooked These give you a meal, try a pasta dish or grilled chicken Caesar salad. great map of the trails With the money you save on the meal you can spend on and great spots to a nice bottle of wine, of course one that goes with the catch the beauty of meal. A trip to the casino (including gas) could be northern Arizona. under $40; however, it could turn out to be a headache The obvious day - when you realize you charged $1,000 on your credit trip for a date is card. If you do to hit the slots be sure to leave the plas­ Sedona. It provides tic at home. great hiking and The old standby of dinner and a movie now falls in breathtaking sites. the under $60 category. Other dates for under $60 are a Sedona can be a great play at NAU's Ardrey Auditorium, tickets are avail­ place for those who able at the Central Ticket Office in the University want to keep their Union.