20 Fluff March 29, 2005 TEH DECEIVAR Ill–legitimate Music Review

Mr. Bungle Rowen Frazier Retriever Staff Writer This album is a stroke of genius. Michael Patton is one of the most creative musicians/producers of California all time, without question. California is a frenzy of tempo changes, tonal center shifts, random samples and noises, all strategically placed throughout the composition. The album spawned a new genre, in stores now “kitchen sink”, which can now be found in other examples such as Tortoise, RJD2, Matmos, and Reflection Through the Z-Axis. Warner Brothers Patton has gone on to create music with some potent notables such as Trey Anastasio from Phish, Les Claypool and Brain from Primus, Aaron Weldernais Rating (out of 10) 8.8 from Trophy Bass, Delsh McBranderbraun from Ancient Pistol Plaza...the list goes on, fellows. Listen, I don’t have anything else to say here. Listen.

Reflection Through the Z-Axis the Milk Man Retriever Staff Writer Alright, I’m sure at least 1% of the campus population recalls when Dr. Noah Albro dropped knowl- Abalon Eater (demo) edge on the first R.T.t.Z-A. album. And for those of you who had the chance to hear the album’s glorious hymns and reels, you know what it’s all about. I’d have to say that the follow-up, although showing com- in stores now mendable speed of release (as the first album was released only 4 months prior), is lacking overall convic- Art Official Records tion. The artist, Pharaoh Grenaldi, who sings, doubles as guitarist, triples as keyboardist, Rating (out of 10) 8.1 quadruples as electronic drum sequencer, and quintuples as harmonica/synth organizer, just doesn’t come with the same message as the first album. In the first compilation, One Eye Sit, Pharoah had some shit to say. Now he ain’t sayin’ shit. Take it from my man Bobby D: “He ain’t sayin’ shit,” Bobby D proclaimed. Pharaoh Grenaldi promises to say shit on his upcoming EP, Annie Ain’t Late.

Your baby’s father Retriever Staff Writer Tuition Increase Yo, the Tuition Increases are wack. I don’t know what they are doing bringing their styles up in UMBC. I’m not feeling it, is anyone else? No, none of you are feeling it. If Not Legitimate you’re feeling it, you’re ridiculous. I can’t even believe you’re feeling it man. What is wrong with you? in stores now This album was appropriately named, because the Tuition Increases are certainly Not Legitimate. Somebody’s gotta Make a Stand. Great record label, but yo, cut this Somebody’s Gotta Make a Stand Records band. Let’s start a movement. Let’s jump on the locomotive and Rating (out of 10) 2.4 transport coal to cold locations. Let’s make it hot, and ill, and grandiose in such a way that fools open their eyes and proclaim memorable shit to us. Out here in the forest, there are no stars. Let’s keep it that way, Julius. Hey Julius, what do you think about the Tuition Increase? “The Tuition Increases are wack, man. I don’t understand why Somebody’s Gotta Make a Stand can pro- mote such a lo-fidelity, unsupported band. All odds are against this movement. Somebody’s Gotta Make a Stand. Sick record label,” Julius said. Relish.

Rowen Frazier Retriever Staff Writer DNA This album has no musical presence, but it’s funny. The band Blonde Redhead got their name from DNA. That may interest some of you indie DNA on DNA folk. Does it? Great. So my uncle cooked three different legs of lamb for Easter. I’m like, in stores now slow down uncle John. But then I’m saying to myself, maybe he shouldn’t No More Records slow down. Maybe cooking legs of lamb is where it’s at. Then I thought, no way. Can’t be. I can’t make up my mind about it. It’s killing me. Rating (out of 10) 9.1 Anyway, I’m trying to organize an orchestra. To be part of the orchestra, e- (based on entertainment value) mail Quentus Parsons at [email protected]. We will perform when I say, where I say. Most likely April 17th at 7 p.m., who knows though, maybe not. If so, I’d also like some cooking to be involved. And love making. So again, to help arrange this, please e-mail Quentus. I asked Quentus earlier what he thought of the idea: “The Tuition Increase are wack, what the,” said Quentus. Pisces.