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pedigree. It was recorded by indie- with the least amount of rock legend Steve Albini and stress possible. then Me mtd Just two albums into her given string and orchestral You, Dupree But every lareer, adventurous folk artist and treatmentcourtesy possible of :lassically trained harpist Joanna arranger Van Have you ever had friends disaster Slewsom has taken a bold step Dyke Parks. who just can't stay on track happens while with her new material. Not that Finally, the album with their lives? living with his ter 2004 album, "The Milk-Eyed was mixed by You care about them and best friend Carl Viender," was short on exciting studio whiz Jim want to be a good friend, but (Matt Dillon) deas, but"Ys" frames Newsom's O'Rourke (Wilco, would you go as far as letting and Carl's (work in a beautiful new light, full Sonic Youth). them move in with you? fiancee Molly pf elaborate orchestra swells and Newsom's Well, picture that friend (Kate Hudson). Songs that stretch to around 10 voice and harp living with you and your Molly has conflicting tninutes each. Casino cohabitate wonderfully with the spouse. You are newlyweds, feelings toward Dupree, but Royale Often lush going between a production, which includes and you just moved into a Dupree's welcome is soon Starring Daniel (raig. Eva Green and Judl Denrh high-pitched yelp and a more banjos, accordions and guitars. new house. outstayed and leaves him Sony Pictures, 2006 traditional, quavering style, The result is a wholly original, That's the premise for trying to figure out his life. Newsom's voice is an acquired though sometimes indulgent, the comedy "You, Me and The movie is fairly taste. Soon, however, the nuances experience that will reward Dupree." predictable, but that doesn't Generally, there are few far beyond his marksmanship, of her vocals begin to make sense patient listeners. Dupree (Owen Wilson) is mean you won't laugh. movies now worth adding to as he is an accomplished in the scope of her quirky and a good guy, but he just can't your DVD collection. This is gambler. Bond is confident, but

— intimate songs. Landon Moblad —Lauren Weber an get his life together. exception. maybe too much so. As he starts "Ys" comes with an impressive ®-®-®-®-0 He likes to take it easy ®-®-®-®-® Ian Fleming's "Casino to confide in those around him, Royale," the newest addition to they turn against him. the James Bond franchise, had Any movie that features an uphill battle from day one. both an old and new Aston Recent Bond movies had Martin is an instant classic. pretty boy Pierce Brosnan This Bond movie has the playing 007. Comparing past obligatory romance and Bonds to newcomer Daniel action, but it separates itself about the film is that the audience (One Blood)" are definitely Craig is like comparing martinis by delving into the art of isn't able to what will worth to beer. predict listening to. bluffing, specifically not happen. One Many may In "Casino Royale," no revealing one's "tell." The Game is ready to play. know about IfwiMkt flashy gadgets are used to save The movie was the darkest I "Donnie Darko" is a Back with his second The strange Game the day, the women are cute and and most thought-out Bond film satire with elements of horror, album, "Doctor's Advocate," through his actually have personalities, and I've seen. Watch it more than The Game is suspense and science fiction that bringing back the very public "Eminem the pickup lines aren't sterilized once to catch all the subtleties. combine to create a bizarre and feuds with gangsta rap vibe straight out Presents: before use. Craig's Bond is Craig had an almost compelling film. of his hometown of fellow Compton. rappers The Re-Up," simply rugged, truly earning his impossible mission to convert The movie takes in With the 50 Cent and to place help from his mentor Eminem, Shady license kill. die-hard 007 fans, but judging 1988 in the suburban town of and friend, the one and only Jay-Z, but Records, 2006 In this newest version, from reaction within the Middlesex. Donnie Darko Dr. don't let that (Jake Dre, The Game has Bond must win a Texas Hold theater, he succeeded with a the Gyllenhaal) is a schizophrenic possibility of time travel. successfully managed to bring stop you from buying this 'Em tournament in order stellar performance. who's not taking his medication, There is a back West Coast album. plethora of complex rap. Despite whatever beefs to defeat Le Chiffre (Mads Although Craig is not and he is prone to antisocial The album is full of these messages in the movie, and many original rappers have with one Mikkelsen). Le Chiffre uses his the traditional pretty boy, I behavior and sleepwalking. are dark and subtle, but comical beats and lyrics about being another, the important thing to banking skills to fund terrorist heard many women say they Darko's imaginary friend, characters and a few hilarious from the streets of focus on is that Compton. they all make operations around the world still thought he was hot as he Frank, wears a bunny suit and scenes This is give it balance and break fitting because The great music, and The Game is for his various clients. But stepped up out of the water, fells him the world will end in the tension. Game is a former gang member certainly no exception to that. what his clients don't know is similar to Halle Berry in "Die |28 days. Frank compels him to who turned to the world of rap that Le Chiffre has used their Another Day." — act out and commit Kari Nelson after he was — large-scale shot five times Caitlin White money to enter the tournament and left for dead. The tracks in hopes of expanding his —JeffKelt The most interesting thing ®-®-®-€HD "Compton" and "It's Okay personal wealth. Clearly, Bond's talent uv' goes TV ON THE RADIO KILLING YOURSELF TO LIVE .'B| RETURN TO COOKIE MOUNTAIN CHUCK KLOSTERMAN p 4AD RECORDS, 2006 TV QiJ THE 111 MAIN why wolves howl. With 600 CDs in his trunk, The only annoying thing a month on the road and a about this album is the 15 blank mission to visit the death sites tracks in the of rock 'n' TV on the Radio's third middle. Their Chuck Klosterman criss¬ roll's greatest album, "Return to Cookie names spell !W crosses the country in a rented icons to draw Mountain," brings a post-punk out: "These "Give Up," Ford Taurus, affectionately a conclusion, electronic sound to similar but funky black Posta| service, dubbed the "Tauntaun," after Klosterman more dudes and one aggressive than that of The sub p0p 2003 the creature Luke Skywalker has plenty Postal Service. Tunde Adebimpe's honkey needed is stuffed into by Han Solo of time to abstract vocals complement to fill the CD from "The Empire Strikes reflect on the the artsy vibe of the ethereal, to capacity." Back." Klosterman takes three women distorted instrumentals, which "Return to us on an adventure through he's in love blend synthesizer, guitar and Cookie Mountain" is definitely America and his personal with, KISS records' social bass with fervent drums and the TV on the Radio's best sex life. Based off his Spin implications and Radiohead's occasional horns. album to date. I wouldn't be Magazine article "6557 Miles allegedly apocalyptic Electric-guitar riffs in. songs surprised if someday this band to Nowhere" Klosterman's foretelling of Sept. 11. This is considered as puch as "Dirtywhirl" create a revolutionary hilarious and often insightful book is an honest, albeit jnore rock 'n' roll sound, while as Radiohead. criticism of popular culture, snarky, cultural criticism. ^Playhouses" brings an infectious drugs and relationships is almost-techno beat. The album's —Monica Unhold an articulate and intelligent — Matt Kiser iingle, "," is a take on an otherwise asinine frippy yet poetic explanation of ®-®-®-®-® culture. ®-®-®-®-®

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