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MOVIE: 'The Wedding Full Date' cleans up nicely BOOK: 'My Boyfriend's Back' opens possibility for reunitedreunited love EFFECTTitan Entertainment Guide

John Butler Trio '' produces mixed results Page 6 F e b r u a r y 17, 2 0 0 5

My Chemical Romance and Fall The band is gearing up to release CONTENTS The Buzz Out Boy…Speaking of Fall Out Lullabies to Paralyze on March Ray Charles’ fi nal , Ge- Boy, the band has settled on a re- 22…Pop’s dirrrtiest star, Chris- nius Loves Company buried the lease date and name for their new tina Aguilera, will soon join the 02 News Briefs competiton, winning eight Gram- album. Under the Cork Tree will Britney and Jessica club. Aguilera 03 Sex Talk–Men, women differ on my’s, including album of the be released on May 3…The Kill- recently announced her engage- disclosing sex histories year and record of the year. Al- ers will be returning to Southern ment to her boyfriend of two years, Book Review–Book inspires to though nominated for 10 awards, California for three shows before music executive Jordan Bratman… Kanye West only left with Distillers’ drummer Andy find lost love two, best rap album and best Granelli parted ways with his 04 Movie Review– 'Wedding Date' is rap song. Other big winners band…Nickelback drummer fast cheap and easy included Alicia Keys, Green Ryan Vikedal was fi red from Day, , Maroon 5, U2 his band and 3 Doors Down DVD review–The Grudge seeks and Britney Spears, who fi - drummer Brad Arnold has intelligent viewers nally won her fi rst Grammy been tapped to replace him… Flashback Favorite– Still loving for “Toxic”…Kanye West is Hitch scared Boogyman from putting the fi nal touches on the top spot in the box offi ce, that juicy pulp his follow-up to The College earning $43 million during its 05 Music interview– Dropout. West has been in the opening weekend. Deuce Bi- evoloves with the musc studio with and galow: European Gigolo star Puff Daddy fi ne tuning Late Rob Schneider bit back at a 06 Music Review– plays a Registration before its March Los Angeles Times reporter mean release…Beef; it’s what’s for who called Schneider a “third- Modest Mouse–Indie band sounds dinner. Especially when it’s rate comedian” by taking out a as juicy as the lyrical jousting full page add in Daily Variety good, looks dead going on between Jay Z and and The Hollywood Reporter. 07 Fashion- Style Scout Game. Last week, Jay free In the ad, Schneider responded styled at Hot 97 with a rap that by writing “you didn’t win a included apparent shot’s taken Pulitzer Prize because they at Compton’s newest hero. haven’t invented a category Jigga has denied the allega- for Best Third-Rate, Unfunny tions and Game said he will Pompous Reporter Who’s ON THE COVER: Unwritten address the matter when he Never Been Acknowledged by Law's new album "Here's to the returns to the states from his His Peers”…Tuesday, Feb 22’s Mourning" is currently available European tour…Because of popu- trekking through the rest of the new releases include CDs by Tori lar demand, infor- country. The band will play the Amos, Omarion and Thievery mation was announced two weeks Vault 350 on April 13 and the Wil- Corporation. I Heart Huckabees early. Tickets go on sale March 15. tern twice on April 16 and once on and South Park: The Complete The annual punk show will feature April 17…Queens of the Stone Fifth Season will make their way performances by Offspring, Tsu- Age ambushed the Viper Room on to DVD. nami Bomb, Atreyu, The Trans- Sunset last week and played a set plants, Hot Rod Circuit, Thrice, including a slew of new material. Compiled by Niyaz Pirani Full Effect FULL EFFECT EDITOR And the Grammy goes to... KYM PARONS Record Of The Year Best Traditional Pop Green Day EXECUTIVE EDITOR Here We Go Again The Great American Best Female R&B Vocal MARTI LONGWORTH Ray Charles & Norah Jones Songbook Volume III Performance Album Of The Year Rod Stewart If I Ain’t Got You ADVERTISING SALES DIRECTOR Genius Loves Company [J Records] Alicia Keys KEVIN COOK Ray Charles & Various Artists Best Solo Rock Vocal Best Male R&B Vocal Per Song Of The Year Performance formance Daughters Code Of Silence Call My Name PRODUCTION John Mayer, (John Bruce Springsteen Prince KYM PARSONS Mayer) Track from: The Essential Best R&B Duo Or Group SEESON MAHATHAVORN, KEVIN COOK Best New Artist Bruce Springsteen My Boo Maroon5 Best Hard Rock Perfor Usher & Alicia Keys Best Female Pop Vo- mance Urban/Alternative ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES cal Performance Slither Cross My Mind DAISY NOELLE, KIMBERLY LEUNG Sunrise Velvet Revolver CAN SENGEZER, JESSICA LEVENTHAL, Norah Jones Best Metal Performance Best R&B Song VANESSA RUMBLES, RICK LEON Best Male Pop Vocal Per- Whiplash You Don’t Know My Name formance Motörhead Alicia Keys, Harold Lilly & Daughters Best Rock Instrumental Kanye West, (Ali John Mayer Performance cia Keys) Track from: Heavier Things Mrs. O’Leary’s Cow Best R&B Album The Daily Titan 714.278.3373 [Aware Records/Columbia] Brian Wilson The Diary Of Alicia Keys Full Effect Editorial 714.278.5426 [email protected] Best Group or Duo Track from: Brian Wilson Alicia Keys Editorial Fax 714.278.4473 Heaven Presents Smile Best Contemporary R&B Full Effect Advertising 714.278.3373 [email protected] Los Lonely Boys [Nonesuch Records] Confessions Advertising Fax 714.278.2702 Best Pop Vocal Album Best Rock Song Usher Full Effect , a student publication, is a supplemental insert for the Cal State Fullerton Daily Titan. It Genius Loves Company Vertigo Best Rap Solo is printed every Thursday. The Daily Titan operates independently of Associated Students, College Ray Charles & Various Artists Bono, Adam Clayton, The of Communications, CSUF administration and the CSU system. The Daily Titan has functioned Best Dance Recording Edge & Larry Mullen, song Jay-Z as a public forum since inception. Unless implied by the advertising party or otherwise stated, Toxic writers (U2) Best Rap Album advertising in the Daily Titan is inserted by commercial activities or ventures identifi ed in the ad- Britney Spears Best Rock Album The College Dropout vertisements themselves and not by the university. Such printing is not to be construed as written or implied sponsorship, endorsement or investigation of such commercial enterprises. Track from: In The Zone American Idiot Kanye West Copyright ©2004 Daily Titan

2 FULL EFFECT Daily Titan February 17, 2005 REVIEW BOOK

Women, men differ on Book inspires disclosing sex histories to find lost love

BY ALICIA ELIZARRARAS time between the hours of 11 p.m. judgment we are worried about, or For the Daily Titan and 4 a.m. while lying in bed after is it just that we are so insecure BY ANNA LOUSTAUNAU sex, and in between small talk) and uncomfortable with our own For the Daily Titan She says: “How many girls have “number” that we become embar- Our lives are consumed by you slept with?” rassed or ashamed to admit the People, young and old, will immediate- numbers. He’s thinking: "Oh shit, not this truth to our partner? ly fall in love with television host Donna Phone numbers, social security question. Now I’m going to have It can be said that in reality we Hanover’s debut novel, “My Boyfriend’s numbers, bank account numbers reciprocate the question and I re- are our own worst enemy, and if Back,” detailing her romantic tale of re- and the number of calories you’ve ally don’t want to know." that is the case maybe the solution uniting 30 years later with her high school eaten today. He says: (Pauses fi rst to act like can be found before the problem sweetheart, while intertwining additional But in a relationship how im- he’s adding them all up.) “Um, 12, even arises. sweet stories of rekindled love and pro- portant is your “number?” what about you?” If we don’t want to have to lie fessional wisdom on searching for your The theory goes that men and She says: “Six.” about our “number,” perhaps we own lost one. women never really tell their true He’s thinking: "Six! Anything should be thinking more carefully Named after the well-known '60s song “number.” over one is too many, and I really before sleeping with someone. by the Angels, “My Boyfriend’s Back” goes into depth about Number being the true number wish I didn’t know about this." We should be asking ourselves Hanover’s young romance with Ed Oster. of sexual partners they have had. In the reality of this completely if this is someone we are going to It recites special memories of fruit, his Chevy Impala and The general notion is that wom- made-up situation they have both have to deny afterwards. their “Windex date,” snapping ahead of time to their giggly re- en subtract three partners, while slept with nine people, but both If it is, then it’s probably a mis- union, meeting each other’s kids and getting married in August, men add three notches to their felt the need to lie. take to have sex with them. 2003. bed post; it’s called “the rule of So why lie? Hopefully, one day we can all Hanover recalls the hot August New York morning when Os- threes.” Perhaps judgment. become secure enough to own our ter fi rst called her in 2002 to meet up for coffee and catch up. In talking with friends I have As women we are so worried actions and tell our true number “I remember praying for this call to not be about some fund- found that women are generally about looking like sluts, that we without the feeling of shame or raising or business matter,” Hanover laughs. “But it turned out the ones to bring up the “number” actually deny sexual partners. fear of judgment. to be much more than that.” conversation, and in my very com- Men are so worried about not Nowadays, Hanover is content with her current life as host plicated unoffi cial research, I have looking like nerds who never get Catch Alicia Elizarraras is a of the television show “Famous Homes and Hideaways” and an found that the conversation usu- laid that they literally stretch the print journalism major. Catch her affectionate mother and wife to her husband and teenage chil- ally goes something like this… truth about their “number.” column every other week in Full dren. “I couldn’t ask for a happier life than the one I have been (Conversation takes place some- But is it really the other person’s Effect. given with Ed,” she said. “I’m truly satisfi ed.” It was this ecstatic feeling that inspired her to compile a col- lection of other couples' accounts for a book. Her goal being to show people that “true love is possible and capable of being in your past.” The stories include World War II sagas, tender third-grade times, prom date promises, family fi ascos, and much-anticipat- ed excitement about the start of a fresh future together. One example of this sentimentality is from testicular cancer survivor Gary Puetz, 58, remembering how grateful he was to locate Carol Pederson, 56, his high school prom date. “I never had a deeper and more passionate love than Carol at any time in my life,” he said. “Our intensity warped the Richter scale.” As both a sappy romantic and in love with my high school sweetheart myself, reading these blissfully honest tales was a real treat, and even led to a few tears of happiness and a warm sensation in my heart. “My Boyfriend’s Back” explains both the biological chem- istry (the brain produces increased activity through loving feelings, imprinting the levels in your long-term memory) and the emotional characteristics of rekindled love (some includ- ing viewing each other through “young eyes,” having similar childhoods, becoming “ideal partners,” and being loved for your true identity). Hanover’s narrative also pulls together the roots of the “21st century relationship trend,” resulting from classmate Web sites, statistics of more single women shown than men and lonely feelings of the divorced or widowed and offers straightforward advice of how to go about fi nding past part- ners. “My Boyfriend’s Back” furthermore covers possible “yel- low lights” that reconnected lovers cross, such as long-dis- tance communication, children from a previous marriage, fi nding closure, and betrothal at the time of reunion, plus how to conquer them. To put it briefl y, “My Boyfriend’s Back” is the perfect up- to-date anthology of fairy tales for people of any relationship status, bringing along a refreshing sense of “happily ever af- ter” to the current self-help book phase of “getting over him/ her.” In other words, the boos is a wonderful gift for a romantic partner.

Daily Titan February 17, 2005 FULL EFFECT 3 MOVIE REVIEW 'Wedding Date' is fast, cheap and easy

BY ANNA LOUSTAUNAU trothed character from “My Best For the Daily Titan Friend’s Wedding,” Mulroney shimmers as the intelligent wom- “Love doesn’t come cheap.” anizer full of charm and dazzling There are many ways to deter- white teeth; however, his role was mine the context of these words, written so intensely that he ap- but Universal Picture’s “The Wed- peared to be more intimidating ding Date” defi nes the renowned and cold than easygoing and hu- quote in literal terms of a sweet morous. single gal, $6,000 and a slight gain Giving off mixed messages of self-ego after 72 hours of her about the intentions of male es- sister’s wedding celebration. corts, “Wedding Date” teaches Starring beautiful redhead singletons both comforting fact: Debra Messing as anxious Kat “Love may not come cheap, but Ellis, “Wedding Date” details her it is completely worth living for” experience in hiring famous male and negative fi ction: “It’s okay to escort, Nick Mercer (Dermot Mul- cash out your savings to fi nd your roney), to pose as her date for her male escort prince charming; he’s younger sister’s nuptials, knowing out there waiting for you.” she will continually face the best Though “Wedding Date” may man (and ex-fi ancé) Jeffrey (Jer- not be another Nicholas Sparks emy Sheffi eld). tearjerker, it is the perfect “dram- Nick is happy to oblige with edy” for someone deathly afraid Kat’s plans, but winds up captur- of re-dating obstacles or those ing her heart along with her mon- longing to see a reversed version ey, leaving both of them breathless of “Pretty Woman.” and surprised. Nevertheless, “Wedding Date” Meanwhile, during continuous is a cute (and classically predict- rounds of nightly drinks, sneaky able) story crammed with beau- secrets start to spill from the wed- tiful people, hilarious one-lin- ding party, nearly threatening the Universal Pictures ers (cracked by Kat’s friend and purpose of the party along with the Debra Messing and Dermot Mulroney star in the Wedding Date, now playing in theaters. Bridget Jones wannabe, TJ) and a level of trust in the family. unique breath of intimacy. It’s up to Kat and Nick to put and passionate kisses, its dialogue and Mulroney’s assertive attitude In all honesty, it is Messing who But in a short word, it lacks the the puzzle pieces back together is much more dramatically serious throughout the 90-minute story, steals the show with her brilliant engaging sincerity and desire that and once again create the loving than the preview fi rst let on, bring- especially in a certain spicy boat smile, quirky qualities and tender famous lovelorn tales “Titanic” relationships and bonds of sibling- ing a few hidden tears of compas- scene taking place during the mid- soul, making her the heart of this and “Moulin Rouge” permanently hood that have faltered. sion and sorrow to the big screen. dle of the night; it certainly makes mature fl ick and Mulroney follow- possess to their namesake; “Wed- While “Wedding Date” soars Genuine lustful sparks fl y be- audience members look at sailing ing in a close running second. ding Date” is just a temporary with comedic timing, funny faces tween Messing’s jumpy character in an entirely new matter. Using a dash of his previous be- luxury to enjoy with a mate. 'The Grudge' seeks Flashback Favorite intelligent viewers Still loving that juicy 'Pulp' BY NICK COOPER tor of the Japanese version called BY REINA SLUTSKE L. Jackson), and of course, Eze- snuggly as Jules does for Jack- Daily Titan Staff "Ju-On: The Grudge." Daily Titan Staff kiel 25:17. These scenes helped son, it is pure movie magic. We This movie is rated PG-13, ed- launch a new movement in fi lm, get caught up in his struggle, and ited down from a more disturbing The year was 1994. Grunge where you can make movies for when he says something of im- Everyone loves a good hor- R rating. On a sad note, this DVD came to a screeching halt, Jim cheap and don’t need a degree portance, we sit up and listen. ror fl ick. Sitting there in the dark, does not include any deleted scenes Carrey was launched into super- from USC fi lm school to do so. The most beautiful thing, jumping at the most outrageous or mention any of the “gruesome” stardom and “Life is like a box Quentin Tarantino’s dialogue though, about a Tarantino fi lm scenes, then laughing when you scenes thought to be too much for of chocolates” was the catch- fl ies, dances and winds its way is that you wonder what the in- realize how stupid you feel for its audience. phrase that made you want to through scenes, making it funny ner worlds of these characters your fear. The same can be said Some of the other special fea- scream bloody murder. even when it feels threaten- are. His skill as a director is he for "The Grudge." tures include the traditional cast And then, of course, there ing. His playful style launches doesn’t let on too much, letting Recently released on DVD, this and crew commentary and a be- was "Pulp Fiction." the fi lm into a different world, a mythology develop around Japanese haunted house story is hind-the-scenes fi ve part docu- It was like a mystery stew that where we are absorbed by a things (what is in that briefcase? no exception to the cheap thrills. mentary entitled “A Powerful worked: one bloated ‘70s former world of crime: the mob boss, Why are all the clocks set to Based on Japanese legend, when Rage.” superstar, one sexy actress, one the hit men, the wife and those 4:20 besides the obvious drug somebody dies in the grip of a "The Grudge" also offers a fea- supercharged mofo about to ex- involved in his schemes. At sur- reference? Where does Jules powerful emotion, like rage or turette called “Under the Skin,” plode and a quirky writer-direc- face value, it’s a great trip. go?). sorrow, their souls come back to which is a medical explanation to tor who sat around and watched Although Travolta was made But whether you’re looking torment the living. the responses of fear experienced kung-fu movies all day. Some- out to be the main star in this, it on the surface or just skim- What sets this DVD apart from while watching horror movies. how, they changed the way that is the supporting characters that ming off the top, you’re guaran- other horror movies is that it re- The movie is enjoyable if you we see movies and ushered in a shine. Thurman is sizzling and teed a good time. Although we quires just a little thought while can get past the shift in the time new era of moviemaking. sexy under Tarantino’s direc- watched “Forest Gump,” it was watching, due to the non-linear sequence. It also would not hurt to Some scenes in the movie tion. There is substantial evi- the curtain call of an old gen- story telling of director Takashi know some Japanese legends and have become iconic: the Jack dence in this fi lm that Tarantino eration of fi lms. “Pulp Fiction” Shimizu. beliefs concerning death, ghosts, Rabbit Slim’s Twist contest and Thurman should never work was new, fresh and gritty. Even Takako Fuji and Yuya Ozeki, and the afterlife. with Vincent (John Travolta) without one another. though people have tried to rep- who play the evil ghosts Kayako Even though there is some and Mia Wallace (Uma Thur- But the true star—and the licate it, it cannot be replaced, and Toshio, make their American thought required while watching man), talking quarter pounders heart of the fi lm—is Jackson’s and its importance will only debut along with the rest of the this movie, it still has its moments with Vincent and Jules (Samuel Jules. When a character fi ts a grow as time goes on. original Japanese cast and crew. of fright, capable of making the Shimizu is also the original direc- audience jump.

4 FULL EFFECT Daily Titan February 17, 2005 INTERVIEW MUSIC

"Blue Room" 1995

"Oz Factor" 1996

Atlantic Records

Self-titled 1998 Unwritten Law evolves with the music BY KYM PARSONS us as this punk band,” bassist Pat Law was introduced to Tony Pal- goes through an array of emotions Daily Titan Entertainment Editor Kim said. "But that’s not what we ermo (Pulley, Ten Foot Pole) the and blends dark material with are anymore. We are just a rock newest member in the group, fi ll- lighter material," he said. band and this is just another pro- ing the void in the band. In November, Unwritten Law Over the years, a lot has changed gression in the sound and music of “The band is getting along bet- took off on tour to promote their for Unwritten Law. our band.” ter than it has in a long time,” Kim new album. On a professional level, the From the stripped-down sounds said. "[Tony] is working out re- Shortly into the tour, things band has produced fi ve studio al- of the title track, to the intense ally well in the band, plus he rips came to a screeching halt as Kim bums, changed major labels three guitar riffs and urgent bass lines on the drums." received news that his father had different times and have under- of “The Celebration Song,” Here’s As Palermo was settling into the had a stroke. gone several lineup changes. To The Mourning clearly showcas- band, of The band immediately turned "Elva" With members of the band get- es the development of Unwritten also contributed his talents to the tour bus around and went home 2002 ting married, divorced and having Law's musical evolution. nearly half of the album. so that he could be by his father’s children, on a personal level, the “We never want to make the “Working with Adrian was ev- side. band members have dealt with same record twice, so we are con- erything you could possibly imag- Despite his father's current their own share of hardships and stantly stretching ourselves musi- ine," Kim said. "He is extremely critical condition, he said the band blessings along the way. cally," Kim said. talented and brought a lot to the plans on heading back on tour in What hasn’t changed, howev- With the departure of longtime table." April sometime. er, is the bands constant strive to drummer Wade Youman, stretch- As the band returned to the stu- "It's something that I need to do grow musically and stay true to ing themselves meant fi nding a dio after the bands' breakthrough and my parents want me to do," their character by causing a bit of new drummer. album Elva Kim said they didn’t Kim said. "I need to get my mind mischief through the years. It was at this time that specula- feel pressure to produce another off it and working is the best way Although Unwritten Law has tion began to arise of a possible chart topper. to do that." often been overshadowed by their breaking point for the band. Vo- “We certainly all felt a lot of While working, Unwritten Law peers, since the early '90s the San calist Scott Russo is literally the pressures going into this record, has built a reputation for stiring up "" Diego-based quartet has been a only original member left in the but we weren’t worried about pro- a bit of trouble on the road. 2003 mainstay in the skate/surf com- band. Although Kim confi rmed ducing another radio hit," Kim "We like to stay bad, but not munity with their melody-driven the validity of the rumors, he said said. "It was things that were go- evil," Kim said. rock. it’s not the fi rst time the band has ing on in our personal lives that ef- Among a long history of caus- Now, after a nearly two-year neared a split. fected us." ing mischief, the band was recent- hiatus, and after their largely suc- “With any band, you go through Over the eight months that it ly banned from playing at CBGB's cessful release Elva, the boys are your ups and downs,” he said. took to record the album, Unwrit- and was kicked off the Warped back with something far different "You have to understand that we ten Law took time to experiment Tour several years ago. and less predictable than their ear- are fi ve totally different person- musically. "Of all things, we got kicked off lier releases. alities and they are bound to clash. "We had the opportunity to write the tour for starting a food fi ght," Here’s to the Mourning the de- It's weird though, because some- a lot of stuff," he said. "We worked Kim said. but release for Lava records is times, it works to our advantage. with various melodies to come up As for the future, the band plans Unwritten Law’s attempt to stray We are like brothers. We can fi ght with something totally different." on continuing to evolve and says from their pop-punk identity by and the next day, we can squash Despite the overall sad nature of anything is possible. "Here's to the Mourning" producing an album that is both our differences over a beer." the album title, Kim said that there "We never want to put guide- 2005 eclectic and unique in sound. With the help of Brooks Wack- is a lot of variety to it. lines or limitations on oursleves," “People constantly want to label erman of , Unwritten “It’s a very cohesive record that Kim said.

Daily Titan February 17, 2005 FULL EFFECT 5 MUSIC REVIEW John Butler plays Indie band sounds a mean guitar good, looks dead

BY RYAN TOWNSEND can debut Sunrise Over Sea, clear- BY NICOLE SMITH not-so-spectacular performance Daily Titan Managing Editor ly aspires to the second category. Daily Titan Staff proving that sometimes less is Though the band occasionally more and sometimes less is dull, Strong musicianship is not ex- veers into excessive jamming, the A Modest Mouse concert is a lot unless you were that drunk guy actly an essential element for great majority of the album sticks to a like a Modest Mouse album: made just left of center stage. rock and roll. In fact, it has often song-driven formula. John But- for the ears not for the eyes. Brock insisted, clutching the mi- hindered the popularity of virtuoso ler himself is one hell of a guitar as an impressive stab at meshing Continuing a winter tour at the crophone with one hand and point- musicians. After all, who remem- player. The American-turned-Aus- Counting Crows, Ziggy Marley, Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles on ing an index fi nger at some ob- bers the international super hits of tralian guitarist excels equally and Cream. “What You Want” Monday, Feb. 7, the quartet from noxious onlooker only a few rows great guitar players Joe Satriani at Hendrix-esque psychedelia instantly comes across as the al- Issaquah, Washington stuck mostly back, that the inebriated behave and Yngwie Malmsteen? For all (“Hello”) and bluegrass-tinged bum’s fi nest number with its mi- to its latest, twice-Grammy nomi- (with a few expletives thrown in). the great string benders and jazz Americana (“Bound To Ramble). nor-chord distortion, strings and nated release, “Good News For Brock had won the crowd back. gurus in the world, only .001 per- Though the Trio occupies similar plaintive blues resolution. People Who Love Bad News.” As the auditorium roared in cent combine songs and skills to territory with Dave Mathews Band of strange bedfellows A venue like the Wiltern ought agreement, Brock strapped on a reach true impact like the vener- and Jack Johnson, Butler’s vocals gets out-of-hand though in the to be a rocker’s dream gig with and the band went into “Satin able Eric Clapton or the not-long- are substantially more varied than more upbeat “Betterman,” with an auditorium so vast, the sound in a Coffi n.” But as he sang, “Are for-this-world . those other famous-folkies. it’s banal lyrics (“I want my cake carries forever and a vintage am- you dead or are you sleeping?” it The ’s Ameri- Lyrically, the Trio doesn’t go and eat it too…share with me your biance that’s like stepping into a was hard not to ask his band the any where new, they leave that to magic”) and blues-gone-grunge time warp. same question. the music, which is a hodgepodge groove. Appalachian folk songs When the band stepped onto the With the exception of Brock’s of blues, folk, country and are tough to successfully capture, stage, the crowd was pumped for occasional emphatic, throaty in a stretch courtesy of the band’s “Damned To Hell,” is a slice of something so big, it would take shouts, Modest Mouse never did publicist, hip-hop. yesteryear that only succeeds in two drummers, a slew of half- show any signs of life. Having sold over a million re- proving that Jack White does it stacks and a second vocalist to re- The music was as tight as a cords in its native , the better, onscreen in “Cold Moun- ally rock it out. fi nely tuned drum, but as a whole, band has also cultivated a fanatical tain.” And the big fi nish, “Some- Singer/guitarist , the band lacked energy and stage grass roots following. Now, Butler times” is too meandering to be looking more like a drunken older presence, making it hard to keep must prove that his band can suc- meaningful. brother than a platinum record- watching and instead just listen. ceed in America, where artists Butler began his musical odys- selling rockstar, started the set Another shift of instruments left with solid musical skills often end sey as a busker, playing for money somewhat subdued before inching just enough time for Brock to light up as stoner favorites rather than on the streets of Freemantle, Aus- his way to the feel good indie an- a cigarette before taking a seat at radio-ready stars. tralia. them, “Float On.” the keyboard. Sunrise Over Sea offers some His drive, ambition, and admi- Brock, drummer Benjamin The smoke from his lips hit the fi ne moments that would help rable guitar skills have carried him Weikel, bassist and gui- keys before dissipating into the the cause; the tossed-off country this far but he and his band still tarist Dann Gallucci, joined by an blue and orange stage lights over- strumming and reggae-tinged vo- have a long, hard road to travel entourage of stage technicians and head. cal propel the melancholy “Peach- if they want to be remembered extra musicians, seemed like they With a sip of mystery liquid es and Cream” into unique terri- for more than some good guitar might be gearing up to take the au- from a red plastic cup, Brock and tory. Likewise, “Zebra” comes off licks. dience for a ride. his band played, “The World At A pulsing, double-dose of bass Large,” the only passionate per- drum shook the fl oors of the re- formance of the evening that was stored 1930's era converted movie strong enough to knock Brock’s house, setting the pace for that cup to the fl oor. catchy little indie rock riff to break The rest of the set list sort of in and pretty soon, every fan was melted together and then they left along. the stage to grab some beers and a With the crowd really warm- breather. ing up, it was anyone’s guess as The band encored to rock, “Bury to when the show would actually Me” followed by “The Good begin, but the band lulled its fans Times Are Killing Me.” By then after that. the crowd was wide awake again, Fists and the occasional pair of singing like a chorus. panties fl ew during an otherwise And just like that it was over.

6 FULL EFFECT Daily Titan February 17, 2005 FASHION PITSTOP

SALOME’S STARS STYLE SCOUT ARIES (March 21 to April 19) All a love connection. The chubby cher- deal with family matters, especially that fl attery and fawning shouldn’t ub also brings warm and fuzzy feel- where they concern your elderly Pop stars fi nd new affect any decision you have to make. ings to paired Leos and Leonas who kinfolk. Being there for them from Keep your focus on the facts and ig- already share a special love line. the start can help resolve problems nore all the hyperbole, especially if it VIRGO (August 23 to Septem- sooner rather than later. ways to advertise gets uncomfortably personal. ber 22) Travel is favored this week, CAPRICORN (December 22 to TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) whether you’ll be globe-trotting or January 19) Getting a project started Your Bovine instincts are on the taking a trip to a nearby getaway. can often be diffi cult. But the good mark about that “favor” you’re being You might be surprised (or maybe news is that you won’t want for lack asked to do. Agree to nothing unless not) by who wants to be your travel- of assistance from colleagues who you get a full explanation -- which ing companion. would like to work with you. So, let BY KELLY HICKMAN you would check out fi rst, of course. LIBRA (September 23 to October them! Daily Titan Columnist GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A 22) Getting advice on your next busi- AQUARIUS (January 20 to Feb- somewhat unsettled recent period ness-related move is a good idea, but ruary 18) A lot of work-related is- should give way to a smoother time only if your advisers are trustworthy. sues might be raised this week, and going through the week. Use this Get references that you can check you need to be prepared for whatever quieter time to catch up on matters out before you make any decisions. comes along. Things should be eas- you might have had to let slide. SCORPIO (October 23 to No- ier when it comes to matters in your CANCER (June 21 to July 22) vember 21) Getting a boost in your private life. Feeling a little confused is under- self-esteem is one benefi t that comes PISCES (February 19 to March standable with all those mixed mes- with a job well done. There are other 20) What might appear to be a very What do P. Diddy, Jay-Z, Gwen Stefani and G-Unit have in com- sages. Take time to list the questions plusses as well, including being no- much unwanted change in your life mon? Not only do they produce hit records but we’ve all found their you have. Then present them and in- ticed by all the right people. Good right now could turn out to be a very labels Sean John, RocaWear, L.A.M.B and G-Unit strategically sist on answers that make sense. luck. welcome event after all. placed within the lyrics of their songs. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Cupid SAGITTARIUS (November (c) 2005 King Features Synd., Just when making millions of dollars off hit songs wasn’t enough can be very helpful for Lions seeking 22 to December 21) Make time to Inc. for these artists, launching their own clothing lines and products seems to be an on-going trend in the crossover from recording artist to designer extraordinaire. Sure, advertising dollars are spent on billboards, magazine ads, TRIVIA commercials, etc., but the smartest way in advertising product is through word of mouth. Product promotion through song is an old pastime dating to the TEST early 1900s where they fi rst appeared in the form of jingles. Fast- By Fifi forward to the 20th century where this technique is still being uti- Rodriguez lized, with a bit of tweaking. In 1986 Run-DMC inked a $1.5 million endorsement contract with Adidas, thanks to their hit “My Adidas.” The use of product placement in music is now everywhere but 1. MEASUREMENTS: A pica is is most prevalent in hip-hop. has mentioned his equal to what fraction of an inch? brand in “Drop it Like it's Hot.” Says Williams, “See these ice 2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: cubes/see these ice creams,” of his designer sneakers with Reebok. Esther Morris was the first and have also mentioned their G-Unit Ree- bok’s in “Stunt 101,” says 50, “Can’t believe Reebok just did a deal woman to become what in the with a psycho.” Banks adds, “I’m fresh off the jet, then I breeze to ? the beaches/Blue Yankee fi tted, G-Unit Sneakers.” 3. HISTORY: When was the city Although this form of product placement is heard mostly in hip of New Orleans founded? hop and rap, it is also found in . Take Gwen Stefani’s 4. GEOGRAPHY: The Khyber new album, “Love Angel Music Baby.” As a new solo artist, Stefani doesn’t hesitate to promote L.A.M.B which is mentioned in “Rich Pass defines the border between Girl” with Eve, who also plugged her line. Eve says, “See Stefani Afghanistan and what other and her L.A.M.B, I rock the Fetish people you know who I am.” But country? it doesn’t stop there; other designers are also getting the love. The 5. MOVIES: What was the name song also mentions Vivienne Westwood and Galliano. of the elusive big fish that Nor- One of the forerunners of label shout outs is Jay-Z who not only mentions fashion designers but also includes luxury cars, alcohol man was always trying to catch in and electronics. In “Bonnie and Clyde,” Jay-Z says, “I keep you the movie “On Golden Pond”? workin’ that Hermes Birkin Bag, Manolo Blahnik Timbs, aviator 6. PRESIDENT: Who was the lens, 600 drop S Mercedes Benz, the only time you wear Burberry 18th president of the United to swim.” States? According to Agenda Inc.’s American Brandstand, a research and strategy company that tracks the number of times a brand is men- 7. ANCIENT WORLD: Where tioned on a Billboard Top 20 hit, in 2004, fashion labels took 2nd was the region known as Ionia? place with 281 mentions. Of those mentions, Gucci led with 49, 8. LANGUAGE: What does Nike with 24, Victoria’s Secret with 20 and BCBG and Apple Bot- something that is ferriferous tom each received 14. contain? Kanye West mentioned 19 brands in four songs off his “College Dropout” album and Twista mentioned nine brands in “Overnight 9. LITERATURE: Who wrote the Celebrity.” novel “The Stone Diaries”? Although this name dropping trend may seem sincere, artists sim- 10. TELEVISION: On TV’s ply mention the brand because they genuinely like it, or in hopes of “Dallas,” what was J.R.’s last receiving free products or a thank you check, you can’t question a name? song’s impact. In , Diddy and Williams’ song, “Pass the Cour-

Answers voisier,” although the company didn’t pay for the endorsement, (as 1. One-sixth some now do), sales jumped 20 percent. 2. A justice of the peace So the next time you tune to the radio, pop in a CD, or turn on ANSWER TO CROSSWORD 3. 1718 4. Pakistan your iPOD, take notice on how many of your favorite brands are 5. Walter mentioned on your favorite songs. WILL APPEAR 6. Ulysses S. Grant 7. Asia Minor 8. Iron Kelly Hickman is a senior journalism major. Catch her column IN NEXT WEEK’S FULL EFFECT 9. Carol Shields every Thursday in Full Effect.

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