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TV’s fall lineup sure to please Concert By VALERIE SWAYNE same prison. Outside of Fox Riv- of wrongdoings is Kenny (guest launched Sept. 22 on UPN, is Daily Titan Staff er, Scofi eld worked as an archi- star Gregg Binkley), a victim of a 30-minute comedy about the tect and helped design the entire Earl’s school bullying. Earl helps childhood of stand-up comedian Calendar Falling leaves and cool temper- prison. Kenny fi nd happiness at a gay bar. Chris Rock. With an executive atures signal the offi cial start of When he lands inside he uses Underneath its zany antics, “My producer credit, Rock narrates Fri, 09/30/05 7:30 p.m. autumn, a season marked by foot- an extensive map of the prison’s Name is Earl” shows a lot of heart the show while Tyler James Wil- My Chemical Romance ball games, fun-fi lled holidays blueprints tattooed on his arms without being sappy. Catch Earl liams acts out Rock’s teenage life Los Angeles Sports Arena and the end of daylight savings. and torso to help Lincoln break and friends Tuesdays at 9 p.m. growing up in Brooklyn in 1982. Los Angeles Best of all, great entertainment out. Meanwhile, his friend and “Invasion” debuted Sept. 21 As the “emergency adult”, Rock can be found, not just at the mov- lawyer Veronica Donovan (Robin on ABC with a warning to view- was responsible for his younger Fri, 9/30/05 7:30 p.m. ie theaters or on the sports’ fi elds, Tunney) investigates the details ers to use discretion while watch- brother Drew (Tequan Richmond) Plea for Peace Tour but also on the small screen. behind Lincoln’s conviction and ing because some of the scenes and bratty sister Tonya (Imani Ha- Chain Reaction While beloved TV series such discovers a government conspira- were similar to recent real-life kim), who often got him in trouble Anaheim as “Lost,” “Desperate House- cy. All of the characters are con- events. In the pilot, a hurricane with his hard-working dad, Julius wives” and others return for an- nected and involved in the escape, alters the lives of residents of a (Terry Crews), and tough-loving Fri, 09/30/05 8 p.m. other season, a new crop of excit- whether it’s Scofi eld’s fellow small Florida town after causing mom, Rochelle (Tichina Arnold). Less Than Jake ing shows are debuting on all the inmates or the mystery woman a military plane to crash. They move out of the projects to Roxy Theatre major networks. who orders government agents to Park ranger Russell Varon a house in Bedsty, a place nick- Hollywood Here is a complete break down thwart his allies. (Eddie Cibrian) is stranded after named “do or die” because of of some of these promising pros- It’s not too late to get hooked reuniting with his lost daugh- its reputation for an abundance Fri, 09/30/05 8 p.m. pects to help the discerning TV on this tense, action-packed dra- ter, Rose (Ariel Gade), who sees of violence and drugs. His mom Neil Diamond viewer decide which to tune in to ma on Mondays at 9 p.m. mysterious lights in the water. sends him to Brooklyn Beach STAPLES Center throughout the week. In lighter fare, “My Name His ex-wife, Dr. Mariel Underlay High School, which was two bus Los Angeles “Prison Break,” which de- is Earl” premiered Sept. 20 on (Kari Matchett), missing during rides away from the racist bullies buted Aug. 29 on Fox, gives away NBC. The 30-minute series is a the storm, is found nude and dis- who picked on him. Fri, 09/30/05 10 p.m. the premise of the story right in wacky comedy about Earl (Jason oriented at the sight of the lights. Despite the mean intentions of DJ Quik the title. Lincoln Burrows (Domi- Lee), a loser who is hit by a car His brother-in-law, Dave (Tyler siblings and classmates, “Every- Canyon Dinner Theater nic Purcell), convicted of kill- after winning the lottery. Labine), discovers a mysterious body Hates Chris” is not likely to Agoura Hills ing the vice president’s brother, Recovering in the hospital, he skeleton and offers it as proof of conjure up any ill will. is sentenced to death. Before his sees Carson Daly on TV talking his conspiracy theory - that the Everyone can hate or love the Sat, 10/01/05 7 p.m. execution he is locked up at Fox about karma. Earl refl ects on his hurricane was “a smokescreen show Thursdays at 8 p.m. Nine Inch Nails River State Penitentiary. life and believes his near-death cooked up by the government” to “Ghost Whisperer,” a new Hollywood Bowl His brother, Michael Scofi eld experience is the result of his bad cover up an alien invasion. show on CBS, marked a dramatic Hollywood (Wentworth Miller), is convinced deeds and bad attitude. The show’s ominous tone is close to the week on Friday. The Burrows is innocent and stages a Accompanied by his slacker aided by strategic music during lead character, Melinda Gordon, Sat, 10/01/05 8 p.m. bank robbery so he’ll land in the brother Randy (Ethan Suplee) tense moments, such as Rose say- (Jennifer Love Hewitt), inherited Robert Plant and sexy friend Catalina (Nadine ing her mom “smells different” her grandmother’s ability to see The Wiltern LG Velazquez), he ditches his trailer- and Sheriff Tom Underlay (Wil- ghosts as a little girl. Los Angeles trash ex-wife Joy (Jaime Pressly) liam Fitchner) whispering secret- Newly married to paramedic and her boyfriend Darnell (Eddie ly to storm survivors. Jim Clancy (David Conrad), she Sat, 10/01/05 7 p.m. Steeples) and sets out with his This show will invade your TV runs an antique store with pal CSUF Jazz Ensemble I winnings to right all his wrongs. Wednesdays at 10 p.m. Andrea Moreno (Aisha Tyler) Brea Jazz Festival The fi rst recipient on his list “Everybody Hates Chris,” while helping wayward spirits Brea fi nd peace and cross over to “the light.” Wed, 10/05/05 8 p.m. In the pilot episode, the ghost Sigur Rose of an MIA Vietnam soldier (guest Hollywood Bowl star Wentworth Miller) appears Hollywood to Gordon begging for her help to go home. She learns the de- Thurs, 10/06/05 8 p.m. tails of his last moments and The Killers shares them with his son (guest Long Beach Arena star Balthazar Getty), who fi rst Long Beach reacts with disdain but then ac- cepts her gift. When the soldier’s Thurs, 10/06/05 7 p.m. remains are found and laid to rest OC Supertones - in a proper military funeral, the Farewell Show soldier’s ghost can move on into Biola University Gym “the light.” “Ghost Whisperer” is La Mirada a touching must-see on Fridays at 8 p.m. 4 MOVIE REVIEWS Movie fl ies above the rest By ISAAC FABELA she only imagined boarding the the audience in from the opening Daily Titan Staff plane with her daughter and basi- scenes and doesn’t let go until the cally holds the plane hostage as she credits roll at the end of the fi lm. “Flight Plan” is an intense fi lm desperately looks for her. While Foster has plenty of emotionally that will keep audiences on the the rest of the crew and passengers riveting scenes where she desper- edge of their seats. Airplane thrill- grow restless and frustrated with ately pleads for aid in fi nding her ers can often be an entertaining the drama ensuing on board, Kyle daughter. Being the seasoned pro movie ploy and this movie is noth- manages to gain two allies in her that she is, Foster does an admi- ing short of quality entertainment. search for Julia. Carson, an under- rable job that many Hollywood ac- The suspense begins in Ger- cover air marshal (Peter Sarsgaard) tresses might not have been able to many as Kyle Pratt (Jodie Foster) and Captain Rich (Sean Bean) ac- pull off so convincingly. It’s hard plans to transport to upstage an Academy her recently deceased Award winning actress husband back to the and it’s not something United States for buri- done very often, but TRISTAR PICTURES al. Her daughter Julia Bean succeeds in this Oliver Twist, played by Barney Clark, runs away in Roman Polanski’s “Oli- (Marlene Lawston) - almost impossible feat. who is having trouble The British actor, who’s ver Twist” based on Charles Dickens’ novel by the same name. dealing with the unex- known in the United pected loss - joins her States for playing Bo- airplane engineer mom romir in the “Lord of aboard the plane that the Rings.” Based on his Polanski delivers Pratt helped design. performance in “Flight Her knowledge of the Plan,” audiences can world’s biggest pas- look forward to seeing senger plane proves to him in larger roles soon. classic twist on be useful later as her His intense calmness daughter disappears Touchstone Pictures dominates every scene only three hours into Kyle Pratt, played by Jodie Foster, tries desperately to and he gives the feeling the fl ight. This is where fi nd her daughter aboard the huge aircraft. that everything will be Dickens’ ‘Oliver’ the fi lm gets interest- alright. For every fi lm ing. At 30,000 feet Kyle organizes commodate Foster as she requests like “Flight Plan” there are a dozen By ERIC SANDERS rope, he is the one chosen by the an in depth search of the plane with to search every inch of the airplane, fi lms like “Turbulence 2.” But it’s Daily Titan Staff boys to go up and ask for more all the crew and passengers looking even the most hidden parts. refreshing when a fi lm comes to gruel. This indignation is not for her missing daughter. The only The fi lm is directed by relative rescue a genre that has been poorly Oscar-winner Roman Polan- tolerated by the gruel dispenser, problem is that nobody - including newcomer Robert Schwentke, handled over the past couple years. ski’s adaptation of the Charles who ends up switching Twist vi- the crew, passenger manifest and whose only previous work was a While we may not see a sequel, Dickens classic, “Oliver Twist,” olently, and causes the Parish to other passengers - has any record little-known 2003 release called hopefully it will remind fi lmmak- is a brilliant cinematic experi- put him up for auction. This leads or memory of Julia being on the “Tattoo.” Despite his small body ers how much fun can be had while ence to be enjoyed by all. to a series of offers that eventual- plane. Kyle refuses to accept that of work, Schwentke easily draws fl ying high above the Earth. Polanski’s version of the novel ly has him sold to an undertaker. – the fi rst attempt by anyone in As a result he runs off with over 35 years – brings the world nothing but a bag tied to a stick of Oliver Twist to life, as if peel- – hobo style – and fi nds himself ing the most intricate details of with nowhere to go except down the characters off the pages and the 70-mile path that leads to transplanting them onto fi lm. London. Capote captivates Shot in Prague, Polanski uti- Once in London, Twist pals up lizes the beautiful country land- with Artful Dodger (Harry Eden) scape as a backdrop to tell the and a band of boy pick-pockets By BRYAN BARNETT view Alvin Dewey, played by ing them would be giving too story of an orphan living in Vic- lead by the sinister Fagin (Ben Daily Titan Staff Oscar-winnwe Chris Cooper, an much away. torian England, and seeking hap- Kingsley). agent heading the investigation The most phenomenal thing piness that always seems to be The group of pick-pockets In November 1959, four shot- of the murders. While at fi rst the about “Capote” is Hoffman’s act- out of his reach. adds a childhood playfulness to gun blasts shattered the silence townsfolk are reluctant to give ing. It gives the fi lm two legs to The accurate representation of the movie and a comical char- of a Kansas prairie. A family of him any help on the story, Capote stand on when the storyline itself 19th century England is one of the acter in Dodger, who is a quick four was dead and their murder- uses his masterful interviewing might be tired and predictable. It’s best aspects of the movie, specifi - witted, drinking, smoking child ers vanished into the night. The skills to connect with just about easy to watch as such a complex cally the London Street scenes, criminal. horrifi c scene beckoned Truman everyone on a deep, personal 1960s icon comes to terms with which are like a meticulous time- Taken in by Fagin’s pseudo- Capote towards the idea for a level. his feelings about either hating or warp and include everything, affection, Twist settles into Lon- simple magazine article that later “It’s as if Perry and I grew up loving a cold-blooded killer. even muddy roads fi lled with rats, don’s underworld, but quickly evolved into his greatest work of in the same house,” Capote tells It nearly tears Capote apart. scandalous hookers and drunken discovers the dangers that lurk in non-fi ction, “In Cold Blood.” his friend and author of “To Kill Most of the time he pumps the thieves. The realistic refl ection a life full of petty theft and shady In Philip Seymour Hoffman’s a Mockingbird,” Harper Lee life into the parties he frequents, of the time period was obviously characters. latest fi lm “Capote,” Hoffman (Catherine Keener). “One day he but as he realizes the scope of an issue of great importance to The climax of the fi lm comes captures all the eminence and per- stood up and went out the back his novel and the lives entangled Polanski, pulling the audience in when Twist fi nds that he is the fo- sonality of the legendary Truman door while I went out the front.” within, he mopes about fi nding even deeper to the world of the cus of ill intent by the notorious Capote fl awlessly. His booming Perry is one of the two killers comfort only in his gin and tonic. lost orphan, Oliver Twist. Bill Sykes (Jamie Foreman) and presence captivates party guests found guilty of the slaying and Capote’s dramatic highs and We are introduced to Twist the intimidating pit-bull that ac- on every occasion – and there sentenced to death by hanging. lows are enthralling. While the (Barney Clark) as one of the companies him. are plenty of occasions. Author Most of the fi lm is devoted to story ends with predictable cer- many members of orphans who “Oliver Twist” is true to its lit- of “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” Ca- Capote’s relationship with Perry tainty, the legend himself remains make up the Parish Work House, erary roots with lengthy character pote won great fame and respect as the author tries to gather in- a mystery. Capote is as unpre- learning “a useful trade” such as development and storytelling. across the country and the world sight on what happened that fate- dictable as they come. Imagine breaking apart rope and putting it During a time when Holly- for his ample production of best- ful night. When this starts it all a famous carefree partier thrown back together again. wood studios are rehashing old selling books. feels dreadfully reminiscent of into a situation of unforeseen The living conditions the or- television sitcoms due to lack of This fi lm tracks Capote’s six- the fi lm “Dead Man Walking,” in profundity - in this case writing a phans suffer are wretched, with content, “Oliver Twist” is a re- year struggle to gather viewpoints which Susan Sarandon plays the book that sympathizes with both one boy proclaiming he’s so hun- freshing new spin on something from both sides of a brutal mas- part of understanding counselor the loved ones and the killers of a gry he can’t even sleep. old that will leave fans of good sacre in order to create the great looking to provide solace for a family of four - the effect is fas- Oliver fi nds himself in trouble storytelling and directing thor- novel, “In Cold Blood.” stray soul, Sean Penn. There are cinating and sincere. And it’s all when, after drawing the short oughly satisfi ed. He travels to Kansas to inter- other strong parallels, but divulg- true. MOVIE REVIEWS 5 Bow Wow, Nick Cannon discuss ‘Roll Bounce’ By CARMELLIA MUNGUIA ed to be a part of it. As a kid Daily Titan Staff he spent weekends at the skat- ing rink having a good time Wearing a white gold dia- and thought it would be a good mond necklace and a large- quality fi lm based on the play- faced diamond-studded watch ers and the theme of the mov- with a black alligator band, ie. The fi lm crew didn’t know rapper Bow Wow enters the Bernard would be a crazy char- suite at the Four Seasons in acter with a fl air for color. Beverly Hills with attitude. “The yellow and blue stir- His happy gaze expresses ful- rups I fought all the way. fi llment. At 18 years old, Bow When I fi rst saw those pants, Wow is the youngest solo rap- there was no way I was fi tting WARNER BROS. PICTURES per to hit No. 1 and he’s not into those pants, and then I was The Corpse Bride, voiced by Helena Bonham Carter, hauntingly twirls in “Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride.” stopping there. mad that I did,” Cannon said. He said his hard work and Bernard appears in a few commitment to being an enter- scenes and contributes his raw tainer has paid off – whatever and sly wisdom to Naps (Rick ‘Corpse Bride’ beautiful, he puts his mind to, he accom- Gonzalez). plishes. “[Bernard] thinks he is giv- “I was born to do this. I ing you all the world, but it knew I was destined to do doesn’t make sense,” Cannon what I do,” Bow Wow said. “I said. “He is like the Yoda.” not quite ‘Nightmare’ did everything, talent shows, Only a bus ride away, the commercials, [even Disney].” boys are reminded of their By KELLI FADROSKI the score for the fi lm is excellent. falls in love with his arranged “Roll Bounce” glances into place in society amongst local Daily Titan Staff Taking cues from “Nightmare,” bride, Everglot, and vows to return Chicago during the late 1970s. Sweetwater Roller Rink regu- “Corpse Bride” is also a musical. home to her. Of course, the plot Roller skating jams are a staple lars. The set up may appear to be the With numerous musical num- thickens as back in the land of the like bell-bottom jeans. Bow The group faces the chal- same, but the story behind creative bers, the most colorful scene takes living, her greedy parents demand Wow departs from his rap- lenge of fi nding themselves mastermind Tim Burton’s newest place in the land of the dead where that she marry a scandalous gentle- per persona and animated release, is a far cry from Bonejangles (Elfman) and his skel- men whose suave demeanor, in becomes Xavier the witty Halloween-takes-over- eton crew fi ll Van Dort in about the Victor’s absence, sweeps the Ever- Smith, X to his Christmas plot of 1993’s “The story of his new bride. glots off their feet. friends. He plays a Nightmare Before Christmas.” When the skeletons sing and This is where the story gets a wholesome paper- “Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride” dance it’s reminiscent of Alice fall- little thick. There’s nothing pure boy who lost his is defi antly a darker fi lm in com- ing down the rabbit hole in “Al- about Van Dort and Everglot’s love mother to cancer. parison. The characters in the fi lm ice in Wonderland.” The whirl of – it’s no Jack and Sally romance, X and his friends seem to be forced upon each other colors and quick-switching scenes that’s for sure. face losing the lo- rather than having any real con- along with a jazzy jingle leave Plagued with darkness, “Corpse cal roller skating nection. Johnny Depp lends his the audience wide-eyed. Unfortu- Bride” has its lagging scenes rink where they hi-pitched pubescent voice to the nately, this is about the only scene and moments of confusion. The spend their down- awkward Victor Van Dort. His in the movie that warranted any “Corpse Bride” story is just so time. parents pawn him off on the seem- real response. Visiting Elder Gut- boring and far reaching. Burton This role tran- ingly wealthy Victoria Everglot, a knecht, the wise skeleton of the stretches for more and strings the sitions Bow Wow Twentieth Century Fox young woman whom he has never land of the dead, Van Dort tricks audience along with him, using from music and Bow Wow, Brandon T. Jackson, Marcus T. met, yet is forced to marry. Van his corpse bride into having Gut- a maggot to chime in from time comedic roles into Paulk, Rick Gonzalez and Khleo Thomas Dort’s bumbling leads into an in- knecht cast a spell that will return to time to remind the audience to a more serious tense scene fi lled with embarrass- them to the land of the living. In smile. It’s really a shame because movie. skate up a storm in “Roll Bounce.” ing moments as he attempts to re- the course of singing, dancing and the cinematography and music used “This was going call his vows and slips the wedding marrying a corpse, he suddenly throughout the fi lm is fl awless. to be the movie to show my and winning the respect of band onto the fi nger of a woman skills,” Bow Wow said. their adversaries. The director, whom he just met. His lanky He performed all his own Malcolm D. Lee and writer limbs give him nothing but stunts except for the jumping Norman Vance Jr., take view- trouble as he tries desperately to and spinning moves and said ers on a journey of friend- impress his future in-laws. skating comes naturally to ship, family, love and a young Although the movie has a him. hero’s journey from childhood dark premise, Burton doesn’t “I don’t like anyone to do into manhood. forget to add in a few moments anything for me,” Bow Wow Wearing four-inch gold of comic relief. The fi lm is shot said. “I wanted to come out hoops with “Good” etched in beautifully using clay-anima- authentic.” the middle, Meagan Good, 24, tion and computer graphics. Bernard was an easy charac- who plays Naomi, Xavier’s In Van Dort’s land of the liv- ter for actor and hip-hop artist sweetheart, had to convince ing, the characters and scenery Nick Cannon, who starred in Lee that her pretty face could are mostly dark blue, green “Drumline,” to play. play an innocent, insecure and black – the lack of color After hearing about the teenager. portraying his rather dull and roller-skating theme, reading “I am used to being that girl moody life. Once Van Dort the “well written script” and with the big teeth and the gap,” accidentally slips his wedding learning of the strong cast and Good said. “I was short and band on the fi nger of the corpse fi lmmakers associated with super skinny. It was a reality I bride, his world suddenly turns “Roll Bounce,” Cannon want- had known.” colorful and even the music be- WARNER BROS. PICTURES comes light. Victor Van Dort, voiced by Burton-veteran Johnny Depp, receives a helping Produced by Danny Elfman, hand in “Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride” released Friday. 6 MUSIC REVIEWS Another revolutionary Marley
By ERIC SANDERS of his Jamaican homeland, and the rare musical appearance by Bobby it / Then them don’t stand a Daily Titan Staff hardcore street poetry of hip-hop Brown, who dusted off his mike to chance at all!” If ever there was an omen in the – which is seen in his militant- throw down some vocals on a sax- A more dramatic song, coming of an iconoclastic son, it minded lyricism, sharp enough to laced love ballad. titled “Pimpa’s Paradise,” would be no clearer than in the re- test the most gifted of emcees. His The album opens up with the features Stephen Marley and turn of Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, heavy Jamaican fl ow weaves his track “Confrontation,” which is less Black Thought of the Roots. with his fourth album, Welcome to words seamlessly throughout the like a song, and more like a call to Stephen Marley sings the Jamrock. album with unpredictable styles of arms. With a war-like drumbeat in- chorus in a raspy elegance After winning a Grammy in 2001 hip-hop, reggae and dancehall, ef- terlaced with sound bites of Marcus reminiscent of his dad, while for best reggae album, the new re- fortlessly and can only be described Garvey’s emphatic plea for action, Damian and Black Thought lease brings Damian Marley back as a gift to his listeners. the energy of the song makes one paint a deep poetic portrait to the forefront of the music world. Damian and his brother, Stephan feel as if marching with thousands of a girl who falls into a dark Welcome to Jamrock promisespromises toto Marley, produced all but two songs of irie rebels ready to clash at the despair of drug addiction. TUFF GONG INTERNATIONAL follow the same path, debuting at the album. The well arranged tracks fi rst sign of authority seeking to op- The highlight of the album Marley remains unique in his new album. No. 7 on The Billboard Top 200 show off the diverse musical talents press them. The title track and fi rst is in the calm and peaceful Albums Chart, making it the big- of the duo, with songs ranging from single, “Welcome to Jamrock,” is a track named “Road to Zion.” This album is a testament to the gest opening week for a reggae art- melodic easy-skanking-reggae-riffs description of the Jamaican street The song guest stars Nas, who power that music can have in our ist. Damian is the youngest seed of to hard-pounding, neck-breaking culture and youth, which displays adds his own introspective fl ow to culture. With his sentimental melo- the royal-reggae-family-tree called rebel-beats. The guest list of artists the conscious lyrical skills of Da- the collaboration. dies and political content, Damian Marley, but if people expect a mod- stays true to the hip-hop and reggae mian Marley. “Come on let’s face The soothing humming of a fe- Marley is the prodigal son who will ern day polished up version of his theme, with names like Nas, Black it / A ghetto education’s basic / And male vocalist mixed with the sounds make all who listen nod their heads, father, they will be sadly mistaken. Thought, Eek-A-Mouse and Boun- most of the youths them waste it of whaling winds, soft piano strides pump their fi sts and praise Jah for Damian Marley’s music is a mixture ty Killer, to keep both sides of the / And when them waste it, that’s and gentle guitar plucks, take the the revolutionary bloodline that is between the classic island sounds spectrum happy. Also featured is a when them take the guns replace listener on a journey. Marley. Flashback Favorite No doubts about band’s legacy
By ASHLEY MAJESKI spires bad karaoke renditions). wide and could be heard blaring Daily Titan Staff I can still remember my fi rst out of every pre-teen’s bedroom sighting of Gwen Stefani. I was in window from the years of 1995 October 10, 1995: It was a 7th gradegrade andand mesmerizedmesmerized byby thethe to 1998. day of intense emotion for a “Just a Girl” video as she jumped No Doubt went on to release band from Anaheim. No Doubt around in her midriff-baring top, three more albums after Tragic released its third album that day, blond bangs and Dr. Martens. Kingdom, but none matched its and half expected it to fail like Surrounded by guys, Gwen was commercial success. their previous two albums did in tough, but still glamorous. The band is still in the spotlight the midst of a grunge revolution. As the band’s popularity grew, today, having released a greatest However, the fl annel shirts and every girl in junior high wanted hits album last year. Gwen has greasy hair of grunge were wan- to be Gwen. At every talent show, also launched a successful solo ing, making room for a sunny, fun the sounds of “Spiderwebs” or career, with her fi rst album going ska-punk album that would go on “Excuse Me Mister” were accom- certifi ed platinum. to become one of the best selling panied by a badly choreographed The songs on Tragic Kingdom records of the 1990s. dance with equally bad “Gwen- are still great tunes to listen to It’s hard to believe that it’s abe” costumes. Girls could relate while getting ready to go out, or been ten years since Tragic King- to not only her lyrics about break- when you just want to be trans- dom was released. The songs ups and her frustrations with be- formed to the carefree days of ranged from girl-power anthems ing a girl, but also her funky fash- 1995, before Gwen was a “Hol- such as “Just a Girl” and “Sunday ion sense. laback Girl” and stick-on bindis Morning” to break up ballads like Tragic Kingdom went on to sell weren’t available in malls across “Don’t Speak,” (which still in- over 10 million albums world- America. MUSIC REVIEWS 7 Reggae star mmakesakes ‘‘ClothesClothes Drop’Drop’ Brit By MAHSA KHALILIFAR bum brings a new fl avor to the Although the album does not abused in “Gone With Angels” Daily Titan Asst. Entertainment Editor Jamaican-inspired music. have too many standout hit sin- and a heartfelt message to his Singing about love and sexual gles, the tracks are still enticing, own children in “Letter to My Shaggy, also known as Mr. innuendos is the usual mantra for especially for hardcore Shaggy Kids.” Bombastic is back once again to the self-proclaimed Mr. Lover; fans. Of course, what Shaggy al- band give some more music and lov- this time though, the songs are The album does not allow bum would be complete without ing to his fans. even more lyrically conscience fi rst-time Shaggy listeners a way the booty-shaking dance tracks? Shaggy, whose real name is and the beats have slowed down, to get to fully understand his in- Although most of the songs Orville Richard Burrell, releases leaving the listener room to pay tentions but it is pure Shaggy: have beats one can move to, his sixth album, Clothes Drop, closer attention to his unique sexy and unusual – just the way tracks like “Ready Fi Di Ride,” where he is once again drop- voice. he seems to like it. “Supa Hypnotic,” “Don’t Ask still ping beats and songs that have The fi rst single off the album, Always provocative, Shaggy’s Her That” and “Road Block” are brought the Grammy Award- “Wild 2nite,” features the vo- album is not for innocent ears. ones you might hear in the hip- Winner where he is today. cals of G-Unit’s very own Ol- Sexuality exhumes Shaggy and hop clubs. Last time we heard from this ivia. The song has a good tone his music. Overall, the album gives singer, we were repeating the and although a remix of the song In “Ahead In Life,” the singer Shaggy fans a mix of old and jams lyrics to “It Wasn’t Me,” and might be necessary for the clubs, blatantly gives his penis a pep new fl avors of his more original swooning over “Angel.” the song is still one to bump up talk, which you cannot help but music, this time with more guest Now the reggae star is back while driving. laugh at. Topics vary, but they artists and even more seductive By EDUARDO VASCONCELLOS with a similar sound but different The track to put on repeat: mostly revolve around the sub- lyrics. The only warning is that Daily Titan Staff style. Collaborating with various “Would You Be” showcases ject of sex. after hearing the tunes, clothes artists from famed groups such famed reggae artist Brian Gold. On a more serious note, the may just drop, which is exactly In 1993, this talented British as The Black-Eyed Peas and the The beats make this ballad one singer speaks about what seems what Shaggy may have been band broke out onto the scene, pay- PussyCat Dolls, this 17-track al- of Shaggy’s best songs yet. to be a young woman being aiming for. Goal accomplished. ing tribute to the disco trend two decades prior. In 1996, the chart- topper “Virtual Insanity” put them on the map and people started to recognize the name Jamiroquai. That album Travelling Without Celebrity quote Moving, proved to the world that ASI presents The Acidic they were more than a mere one of the week hit wonder. They have had two great albums since then and almost “I went to Europe for a 10 years later have put out one Front to CSUF students month on tour and we – Dynamite. Maintaining the funky kinda dated by Black- sound similar to the house beats of By HENRY TRUC For the most part, the band has olume.com/theacidicfront. There Groove Armada, Jamiroquai’s mu- Daily Titan Copy Editor been playing at churches, which is is also a track entitled “The White berry.” sic is an experience worth listen- fi tting because of the band’s pur- in the Iris,” which is probably the – Sheryl Crow to Enter- ing to. Don’t be surprised if in the ASI Productions is bringing pose. strongest track of the three. tainment Weekly, on how near future, this album is used to another free concert to Cal State “We are still a rock band playing For more information, Titans she and Lance Armstrong keep parties going in clubs across Fullerton. On Sept. 28, The Acidic to show people God’s love and his can visit the band’s myspace at started dating. the globe. Dynamite starts off with Front is going to play at the Becker endless grace and mercy. We hope myspace.com/theacidicfront. the low-tempo Feels Just Like It Amphitheater at noon. The indie that is evident in our lyrics, shows, Should,” which starts out a bit rock band from Chino plays mu- and lives,” De Partee stated on the jerky, quickly turns into one of the sic that is infl uenced by big-name band’s Web log. band’s trademark funk tracks, with- bands like Jimmy Eat World and The band’s music is easy to lis- out getting to be too abrasive. lesser-known bands like Texas is the ten to and at times even gets a little After that, it takes off with the Reason, Sunny Day Real Estate and edgy, but it’s defi nitely not as upbeat spacy “Dynamite,” with Kay’s so- The Early November. The Acidic as the other bands that have visited prano crooning, a great beat and a Front consists of Nick De Partee on CSUF in the previous weeks. Titans fun guitar riff, it’s defi nitely one of vocals and guitar, Jeremy Sohl also can most likely expect the band the better tracks on the record. Next on vocals and guitar, Kevin Hedg- to plays songs off of their newly up is a track that matches its name, es on bass and Raul Martinez on released EP entitled “The Fall To “Seven Days In Sunny June.” It’s drums. With emotional lyrics, The Love.” The songs “Procession” not quite a track for the clubs, but Acidic Front visits venues on their and “Today is a Passing Trend” are it is enjoyable and catchy. “Electric mission to be signed by a label. available for listening www.purev- Mistress” rounds up the fi rst bit, and offers an electronic sound that reminds me of something from an old-school 8-bit Nintendo game. The latter half of the album is less memorable than the fi rst. It’s sav- ing grace, however, happens to be the best track on the entire album, “(Don’t) Give Hate a Chance.” It’s everything anybody could ask of Jamiroquai. It’s totally over- produced, but in a good way, like Radiohead’s Karma Police, with every note played on a grand scale. The bass keeps the beat as well as any percussion instrument would while the string and wind come in and are so resounding, it’s hard not to get caught up in the song. This is the one track that will move copies out of stores. The rest of the album is a treat to the auditory senses and each track keeps the interest level peaked even if there is a slow patch in the middle. Dynamite is certainly 8 RESTAURANT REVIEWS Big Easy dining jazzes up Downtown Disney By CHRISTINA SCHROETER the N’Awlins Cheesesteak Po‘ Daily Titan Staff Boy ($10.75). Thinly sliced fi - let mignon, caramelized onions, At a time when New Orleans bell peppers and provolone on seems inaccessible, Ralph Bren- French bread create a mouthwa- nan’s Jazz Kitchen brings the tastes tering sandwich. It’s served with of the Big Easy to Orange County. deep fried, seasoned dill pickle Bringing cooks and managers in chips making it a unique and from Louisiana, Brennan created a fl avorful afternoon meal. Aside mock-up of the French Quarters. from bringing in Louisiana na- From the wrought iron railings to tives, the restaurant also imports CHRISTINA SCHROETER/Daily Titan the live jazz, the Jazz Kitchen is a ingredients from New Orleans, Memphis welcomes guests to its modern atmosphere to lounge, sip fun way to escape the monotony of like red fi sh, shrimp and oysters. ordinary restaurants. The restaurant A favorite with regulars is the cocktails and enjoy a high-class meal all at a reasonable price. boasts classic courtyard seating, Pasta Jambalaya ($19.75) with balconies and a variety of indoor Gulf shrimp, andouille sausage dining rooms. An assortment of and roasted chicken tossed with Soul food in OC parasols hang from the dining room spinach fettuccine and Creole ceiling in the jazz club and a four- seasonings. By CHRISTINA SCHROETER Made with okra and chicken-an- CHRISTINA SCHROETER/Daily Titan piece jazz band plays vivaciously The Jazz Kitchen also spe- Daily Titan Staff douille sausage, it’s served with on weekends and a pianist plays The Jazz Kitchen playfully replicates cializes in unusual fl avored so- dirty rice and cornbread. Before on weeknights. Mardi Gras photos courtyards of the French Quarter. das and exotic cocktails. Mellow, mod and full of soul, fi lling up on the delicious ap- hang on the walls and chandeliers On Sundays, there is a Zydeco Memphis is unlike any other res- petizers, save room for a main on the ceiling in the posh Queen’s diners may be tempted to order Jazz brunch from 11 a.m. to 4 taurant in Orange County. An course. The pan-roasted chicken Room. For a classy, historical din- gumbo, a customary dish, instead p.m. While listening to the jazz that intimate atmosphere and modern breast ($14.75), tender white ner, the Parlor Room is embellished indulge in a bowl of Creole Onion melds Cajun dance music, R&B soul food create a hip, yet poised, meat drenched in lemon thyme with antiques and old photographs. Soup ($7.25). Caramelized on- and African blues, guests feast on dining experience. sauce, is presented with silky col- Although elegant, the Jazz Kitchen ions are drenched in savory soup entrees like the Southern Omelet The aroma of home cookin’ sat- lard greens, barbequed corn and always welcomes casual dress. with Creole seasonings and gar- ($12.50) or Banana Fosters French urates the air of the café, inviting mashed potato pancakes, creat- The eatery also imitates New Or- nished with croutons and Parmesan Toast ($12.75). all who pass to come in and savor ing an upscale dinner, without leans’ signature cuisine. Although cheese. At lunch, save room for The only fl aw is the outdoor patio the one-of-a-kind delicacies. the aristocratic attitude or price. facing Downtown Disney’s board- Within a minute of being Memphis also provides a full bar walk. The Big Easy experience is seated, cornbread appears on the and dessert menu. squashed when, instead of hearing table, which sets the mood fl avor With chic mid-century style dé- the sounds of New Orleans’ jazz, for the entire meal - good South- cor, and an outdoor patio, guests the Disney speakers blast child-safe ern cuisine. dine in a stylish atmosphere. top-40. Despite this, wonderful ser- The menu, swamped with col- Funky soul tunes delicately fl ood vice, delectable dishes, incredible orful appetizers and entrees, fea- the dining room, creating a com- entertainment and the Big Easy-in- tures an array of dishes foreign to forting Southern aura. The friend- spired setting tempt patrons to re- much of OC. The smoked chicken ly staff and the close-knit tables turn for a good time at this exciting and Brie quesadilla, served with provide a family-like experience. home away from home. watercress, corn salsa and avo- Memphis morphs into a club The Jazz Kitchen is located at cado ($9), is a fantastic starter to Wednesday through Saturday 1590 South Disneyland Drive. For share. The chicken and shrimp nights and fashionable twenty- more info call (714) 776-5200 or gumbo ($7.50) is a tasty way to somethings trickle into the dimly log on at www.rbjazzkitchen.com. plunge into the soulful ambiance. lit bar. With an eclectic array of music and a dance fl oor packed with inebriated hipsters, Memphis is the answer to every OC cliché. Memphis is located at 2920 Bristol Street in Costa Mesa, just a few steps from The Lab. For more info, call (714) 432-7685.