Music Section B • Page 3 The University Daily Kansan Thursday, November 16, 2000 CD REVIEWS Bruce Hornsby Here Come the Noisemakers Hornsby is a Renaissance man among musicians. He draws inspiration from many genres of music such as classical, jazz and rock. the Noisemakers proves that he is truly one of the most versatile, complete musicians active in the American scene. This two-CD set features live performances from 1998 to 2000 of Hornsby's greatest hits during a 15-year career. But this album does not merely rehash old favorites. Every track is a jam session showcasing the first-rate band and Hornsby's pianistic talents. Although he calls it "the best record we've made to date," it's not better than his previous efforts; it's completely different. Here Come Fans will be interested in Hornsby's biggest hit, "The Way It Is," which serves as a springboard for extended improvisations by each band member. "The Way It Is" is a great song, but here the lyrics are left behind. Those already familiar with Hornsby's work are better equipped to appreciate the differences on Here Come the Noisemakers. Hombsy's love of classical, jazz and rock music is apparent on this album. CD One offers his medley of "Loves You Porg?" by George Gershwin and Samuel Barber's "Nocturne", two fascinating pieces to put together. Gershwin and Barber were Americans composing music at the same time, but they created works entirely different from each other. The first drew inspiration from jazz and the other from European classical music. Hornsby also mixes the Bob Dylan tune, "It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It takes a Train to Cry," with his own song "Sunflower Cat." Another feature of this release is Horsby's rendition of hit songs he wrote for other artists, such as "The End of the Innocence" and "Jacob's Ladder." Any fan of Don Henley and Huey Lewis will want to check these new stilings. Bruce Hornsby enthusiasts will adore Here Come the Noisemakers. It is like having him right there in the living room. Henley and Huey Lewis will want to check these new stilings. Lvrics ●●●●● Melitta George Lyrics ●●●●●● Originality ●●●●● Instrumentation ●●●●● DELTRON 3030 — DELTRON 3030 As if the mysterious Metropolis-inspired cover art and the strange advance hype weren't enough, the ominous dialogue from Blur frontman Damon Albam breaks the eerie, opening silence of DELTRON 3030's new self-titled debut and tells us what that follows is no ordinary hip-hop odyssey. jugular. Simply put, it's ambitious. It's been a banner year for underground hip-hop, and it was only a matter of time before some of the best in the business got together to create something completely different. And make no mistake, this album colors outside the lines, pushes the envelope and goes for the Goofy, intellectual lyricist Del Tha Funkee Homosapien (Delthon Zero). and wunderkind turntablist Kid Koala (Skiznod the Boy Wonder), appear right at home under the watchful eye of producer Dan the Automator (The Cantankerous Captain Aptos). These three collaborate to give beatlovers everywhere something new and tasty for breakfast. Kind of like when your crazy Aunt used to experiment with the traditional omelet formula. You weren't quite sure what to expect at first, but when it was all said and done, your stomach thanked you for your boldness. WITH DELTRON 3030, imagine your ears as large satellite dishes, receiving the three musical superheroes' every message loud and clear as they keep you posted during their intergalactic sound voyage. The album's first single, "Virus," is a compelling example of the great existential potential DELTRON 3030 possesses. Dan the Automator lays down decelingly simple but very effective beats that hang so thick they're just begging to be cut by a green laser beam. Del proceeds to do just that, splitting out volatile rhymes that illuminate the current times: ["Ha, ha, ha, secretly plotting your demise"] | want to devise a virus, to bring dire straits to your environment/Crust your corporations with a mild touch, trash the whole computer system and revert it to papyrus." Between the moments of apocalyptic anarchy, Kid Kola supplies carefully placed sci-fi loops and robot samples from obscure sources such as old-school Transformers cartoon episodes. This same aesthetic is employed throughout the 60 minute-plus vision of the future that is perhaps best summed up by this excerpt from their entertaining press kit: "The three friends have chosen to travel together throughout the galaxy and experience life as a crew. The 'Black Box' in their spaceship records everything that happens during their journey. The data from this box makes up the CD you now have in your possession. You could call it their 'dear diary.' Dear smart listener, don't wait until the year 3030 to discover this singular record. Check it out now before it's permanently stowed in the time capsule." This record is in regular rotation at KJHK 90.7 FM. Request line is 864-4747. Lyrics ●●●●● Originality ●●●●●● Instrumentation ●●●●●● Derek John If the movie *Rugrats in Paris* says "Hey, the kids went on a trip to Paris. How cute," the soundtrack calls for the barf bag on the flight home. This collection of up-and-coming teeny-boppers and pop music castaways combines to form a cliche '90s attempt to be hip. Rugrats in Paris Soundtrack The first track, "My Getaway" by Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins of TLC, is easy to jam to and brings the Sadly, the album takes a nosedive from there. It is splattered with unoriginality. Teen-queen Jessica Simpson offers "Final same bounce that propelled TLC's 1999 Fan Mall release. Heartbreak," which is just another trite teen breakup song. But wait, there's more. Boy band No Authority sings "I'm Telling You This." If you want to hear a version of it, pick up albums by N-SYNC or backstreet Boys. The disc does have its moments It recovers with tracks by Isaac Hayes, Cyndi Lauper and everyone's favorite Spice Girl Gerl Halliwell. The lack of creativity continues with the inclusion of "Who Let the Dogs Out" by the Baha Men. Who let this song on the album? This is clearly an attempt to get people who like unoriginal sports anthems to buy the album. Hayes scores points with "Chuckie Chan" simply because this song might actually apply to the movie. His role as Chef on South Park ties perfectly to the cartoon world. Halliwell's cover of "These Boots are Made for Walkin" is surprisingly refreshing and may be the highlight of the album. The song that truly scored was Lauper's "I Want a Mom That Will Last Forever." Its lyrics may have taken 15 minutes to write, but the song is innocent and ties beautifully to the cartoon, making it one of the few tracks that does. Rugratus in Paris blends modern pop radio to its fullest extent. If you want to hear that, just turn on the Lazer; don't buy the album. Lyrics ●●●○○ Originality ●●●○○ Instrumentation ●●●○○ Lyrics ●●●○○ — Chris Wristen More Information KJ's Top 30 1 Add N to (X) "Add Insult to Injury" (Mule) **AQUARIUM HISTORY** 2 PJ Harvey "Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea" (laud) 3 Aluminum Group, The "Pelo" (Hefty) 4 Barcelona "Zero One Infinity" (Le Grand Magistry) 5 Haiti ("Haites de Rohn") ("Idaho Music") 6 Push Kings, The s/t (Rebbel) 7 David Holmes "Bow Down to the Exit Sign" (1500 Rec) 8 Jetenderpaul "Presents the Modal Lines" (Burnt Toast Vinyl) 15 Jebediah "Of Someday Shambles" (murmur) 9 Joy Zipper s/t (Bar None) 10 Versus "Hurrah" (Merge) 14 Dizhan + Kamen "Freaks" + icons (Six Degrees) 15 jedebiah "Of Somevad Shamles" (murmur) 16 Magnetophone "I Guess I Need to Be Reminded of How Much You Love Me" (A4D) 17. Rex Hobart + The Misery Boys "The Spectacular Sadness of 60" (Bloodshot) 11 Buddyrevilles, The "American Matorad" (Motorcoat) 12 Chicks on Speed "The Unreleases" (K) 18 All Natural Lemon + Lime Flavors "Straight Blue Line" (Gern Blandsten) 19 Death Cab for Cutie "Forbidden Love EP" (Barsuk) 20 Parcels, "The Have A Go With O" (Brownwood Estates) 21 Roni Size/Reprazent "In the Mode" (Talkin' Loud) 22 V/A "Xen Cuts" (Ninja Tune) 23 33.3 "Plays Music" (Aesthetics) 24 Godspeed You Black Emperor "Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas to Heaven" (Kranky) 25 Leon Lamont "Breakbeat Mechanic" (Wordsound) 26 Leon Lamont "Breathe" (Wordsound) 28 Frankie Sparo "My Red Scare" (Constellation) 28 Richard Bucker The Hill (Overcook) 27 Turner Broes, The "Act I" (Ubiquity) 20 The Good Life "Women on a Rock" (Gutter Looking) Dommy Guerrero + Gadget "Hoy Yen Ass'n" ( 1. various Artists "Shanti Project Collection 2" (Badman) 5. Various Artists "Badlands: A Tribute to Springsteen's Nebraska" (Sub Pop) 1. The Red Krayola "Blues, Hollers, & Helios" (Drag City) 2. Fuehne "Hashing it Up" (Jade Tree) 3. Various Artists "HI-Fidelity Lounge Volume Two: Licensed to Chill" (Guidance) Tonight: Live Music Calendar Amnesty International Benefit Concert with The Gadjits, Holstein, Sturgeon Jose, Mijse and Subway Mind, 6 p.m. at The Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St. $5, 21 and older. $7, 18 to 20 Satan's Jeweled Crown, 10 p.m. at The Replay Lounge, 946 Massachusetts St. $1, 21 and older. E-Double, 10 p.m. at Jerseys Sports Bar and Grille, 1105 Massachusetts St. $2, 21 and older. Tim Mahoney and the Meanies, 10 p.m. at The Jazzhaus, 926 1/2 Massachusetts St. $5, 21 and older. Tomorrow: The Schwag. 8 p.m. at The Bottleneck. $7, 21 and older. $5, 18 to 20. Saturday: *Maleka Beautiful People In the 2000 Brazilian Fall Party, 10 p.m. at the Brown Bear Brewing Co., 726 Massachusetts St. 18 and older. Tickets at the door.* band that Saved the World, 8 p.m. at the Bottleneck, $7, 23 and older, $5, 18 to 20. Left Undone, 10 p.m. at the Jazzaus, 926 ■ Ruskebank, Warsaw, Brothers from Different Mothers, 6 p.m. at The Bottleneck, $3, 21 and older, $5, 20 and young.* Sunday: Maura O'Connell, 8 p.m. at Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. - Blueground Undergrass, 8 p.m. et. the Bottleneck, $5, 21 and older, $7, 18 to 20. - Jazzhaus Jam with the Spanktones, 10 p.m. et. the Jazhaus, 926 1/2 Massachusetts St. $2, 21 and older. Monday: Crazy Town, Slaves on Dope and Shuvel. 8 p.m. at The Bottleneck. $8, advanced. $10, day of show. 18 and older. Tuesday: Blond Redhead, The Need and No, 8 p.m. at The Bottleneck, $8, advanced, $10, day of show, 18 and older. Hardays, 10 p.m. at The Jazzhaus, 926 1/2 Massachusetts St. $3, 21 and older. Wednesday: Friday. Nov. 24 Mech Orage, Proudtail, Haloshifter, 6 p.m. at The Bottleneck, $5, 21 and older, $6, 20 and younger. All ages. Approach, Mac Lethal, The Co'op, Hip-Hop Addicts and Cynerese, 10 p.m. at The Bottleneck, $5, 21 and older, $7, 18 to 20. The Exceptions, 9 p.m. at Abe & Jake's Landing, 8 E. Sixth St, 21 and older. Saturday, Nov. 25 Imagination Workshop, 8 p.m. at Liberty Hall. Fastball, John Wesley Harding and Matthew Ryan, 8 p.m. at The Bottleneck, $12, 18 and order. Brody Buster, 10 p.m. at The Jazhaws, 926 1/2 Massachusetts St, $5, 21 and older. Sunday, Nov. 28 A. F.I., Distillers and Not Waving But Drowning, 6 p.m. at The Bottleneck, $8, all ages. Monday. Nov. 27 Camden, Elevator Division and The Billion, 8 p.m. at The Bottleneck. $3, 21 and older. $4, 18 to 20. Jazzhaus Jam with the Spanktones, 10 p.m. at The Jazzhaus, 926 1/2 Massechusetts St. $2, 21 and older. Tuesday, Nov. 29 The Meat Puppets, 8 p.m. at The Bottleneck. $10, advanced. $12, day of show. Big Sandy and Hadacol, 8 p.m. at The Raptors, 18 and older. C.O.C. and Clutch, 8 p.m. at the Granada, 1020 Massachusetts St. Wednesday, Nov. 29 Sturgeon Mill, 10 p.m. at The Jaezheus, 926 1/2 Massachusetts St., $3, 21 and older. 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